Allianz Global Assistance Canada Names Shannon Lofdahl as VP and Head of Field Sales

Allianz Global Assistance Canada (Allianz) has announced that Shannon Lofdahl has joined the Cambridge-based travel insurance and assistance company as Vice President and Head of Field Sales for North America.

Lofdahl joins Allianz after spending more than 25 years in the travel insurance and travel and tourism industries, which included a long-term executive role at a major travel insurance provider. Her new duties include leading the Travel Markets Field Sales Team to support partners in the retail travel advisor and wholesale cruise and tour markets. Lofdahl will support the company’s outstanding field sales team to ensure the success of new and existing partners in both Canada and the U.S.

“We are excited to have Shannon Lofdahl join Allianz, where her impressive track record and deep understanding of the travel insurance industry will be invaluable,” said Kyle Sparkman, Managing Director, Allianz Global Assistance Canada. “Shannon’s leadership will play a crucial role in advancing our field sales efforts and reinforcing our dedication to our travel advisor partners. Her arrival marks a significant step in our mission to drive success for our travel channel tour partners across North America, and we are eager to see the positive impact she will bring.”

“We’re thrilled to have someone with Shannon’s leadership experience and travel insurance expertise join us to lead the best field sales team in the business,” said Robert Cavaliere, Chief Sales Officer at Allianz Partners USA. “Our travel advisor partners do an amazing job in planning memorable and carefree trips for their valued clients. We’re happy to have Shannon on board to support the important contribution that travel advisors make to the travel industry and ensure the continued success of our valued cruise and tour partners.”