About Us

Alain Cordier, heir to a line of insurers and a passionate travel agent since 1974, decided to revolutionize travel insurance. At the time, only one offer existed on the market—rigid and standardized. He wanted something different: insurance that goes further, designed for every type of traveler.

Thus was born AVA, a creative and independent brand that puts its clients' needs at the heart of its solutions. Anticipation, comfort, and flexibility in its offerings would immediately shape its identity. Quickly, AVA made its mark and redefined the standards of travel insurance.

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In the 1980s, Alain Cordier reinvented insurance standards in partnership with AIG, starting with the "USA-CANADA" Carte Santé, the first insurance covering daily medical expenses. It was a huge success: 20,000 travelers adopted it each year.

Next came AVAssist, followed by the TOURIST CARD, a comprehensive package sold by the thousands.

In 1985, a new revolution emerged: the International Plan Santé, the first insurance dedicated to studying abroad!

AVA became the first advertiser of the GUIDE DU ROUTARD, guiding a new generation of adventurers.

Already essential for travel professionals, AVA expanded its reach to brokers. From there, new offers were born: SNOW PRODUCTS, INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT CONTRACTS…

Vincent Cordier, passionate about technology, joined the venture! His idea revolutionized the sector: 15 insurance vending machines were installed in Paris airports, issuing certificates before boarding. A world first!

As Europe opened up, AVA created the INCOMING contract, insuring foreigners staying in France. Along the same lines, AVA Mission was launched: an unlimited annual guarantee for corporate employees who travel.

The website Ava.fr was born, making us the first travel insurer to offer online subscriptions for both individuals and resellers.

AVANTAGE was launched, the first annual plan offering unprecedented freedom compared to temporary insurance. The company then became a pioneer of long-term insurance.

AVA created ANNULATION TOUT SAUF, an ultra-flexible guarantee allowing travelers to cancel their trip for almost any reason. Another revolution that marked the industry!

Finally, the family adventure expanded with the arrival of Agnès Cordier, ready to write the next chapter of the story...

AVA, one of the last independent family-owned insurers, has embraced boldness for four generations. The company weaves new partnerships and continues to grow, always focusing more on customization. A true watchmaker of travel insurance.

After securing globetrotters and professionals with EXPAT and BUSINESS, AVA broadens its scope with LEISURE and GROUP solutions designed to support every adventure.

“Four generations of entrepreneurship have shaped us. Innovating independently is in our DNA,” says Vincent Cordier, CEO. With Alexandre’s arrival, the momentum is accelerating...

The Go by AVA brand, launched in 2019, became in 2023 a complete ecosystem with its app, offering information and inspiration to extend the travel experience. It is in this spirit that Go by AVA Family was born, bringing together adventure enthusiasts.

AVA is reinventing distribution with:
✅ Advanced affiliate systems and precise online tracking for our partners and brokers.

✅ Ready-to-use iFrames, integrable in just a few clicks to simplify subscriptions.
✅ An intuitive API to embed insurance into sellers' purchase flows.
✅ Smart comparison tools generating automatic enrollments.