FOS travel referrals hit post-pandemic highs
As the Financial Ombudsman Service announces its resolution targets for 26/27, analysis shows travel insurance complaints increased by over 58% year-on-year in Q3.
New analysis from Insurance DataLab shows complaints about travel insurance surged sharply in the third quarter of 2025, increasing by more than 58% year-on-year in Q3 2025.
The ombudsman received 1
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