Spanish private health body hits out at ‘possible systemic fraud’ in UK travel insurance
The Spanish Private Health Alliance hit out at “possible systemic fraud” committed by British insurers offering problematic medical cover within travel policies.
The Alliance published a plan of 10 measures to combat insurers acting with “impunity” in offering policies to people that include medical assistance, but the ASPE alleges prevent access to private
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