The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—which was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) created by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB—is an extensive set of technical and operational standards that a company needs to follow to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
There are many stringent requirements, including but not limited to:
PCI DSS has six major objectives, 12 key requirements, 78 base requirements, and over 400 test procedures. Click here for more information.
When a business is PCI-compliant, it means that that the business reviews and follows the guidelines set forth by the credit card companies to help ensure your credit card information is protected and your personal information is secure.
International Travel Accident & Sickness
Diplomat International is a travel health insurance plan for anyone traveling outside their home country (but not to the United States) and is underwritten by HDI Global Specialty SE if purchased on or after May 20, 2022.
If purchased between October 15, 2019 to May 19, 2022, then Brit Syndicates Limited on behalf of Syndicate 2987 at Lloyd's is the underwriter. If purchased between September 1 to October 14, 2019, then Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd is the underwriter. Policies purchased made before September 1, 2019 are underwritten by Advent Underwriting Limited of behalf of Syndicate 780 at Lloyd's.