Ted Muhlner is a seasoned expert in travel protection, currently serving as the Co-President of Redpoint Travel Protection, a company he co-founded 13 years ago. Based in Whitefish, Montana, Ted’s career spans more than 15 years in the travel insurance industry, where he has played a pivotal role in developing comprehensive solutions for adventurers and travelers alike. His professional journey includes varied experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL, an investment banker, and the founder of a security company, which has provided him with a unique perspective on risk management and global safety.

Ted holds multiple insurance-related certifications and specializes in creating travel protection plans that combine top-tier evacuation services with essential travel insurance components. His approach to travel protection is informed by his own personal travel experiences, including a trip to Africa that highlighted the importance of having expert assistance and insurance coverage during unpredictable situations like flight cancellations.

Ted's love for travel extends beyond work. He is passionate about family trips that immerse his family in the culture and history of a place, with a recent trip to Poland and Croatia leaving a lasting impact. Whether reflecting on the sobering history of Auschwitz or swimming in the Adriatic from a Croatian beach, Ted values the perspective that travel brings. He also offers practical safety tips to others, emphasizing caution with seemingly mundane activities like traversing a foreign bathroom floor, as well as with more adventurous excursions like horseback or elephant riding in foreign lands.

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