Travel insurance
This week in Post: BIA shortlist and other insurance news
This week we unveiled the long-awaited shortlist for the British Insurance Awards.
Biba’s Steve White on why a transitional agreement is only the tip of the Brexit iceberg
News of a post-Brexit transitional agreement is a welcome one, writes Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, however brokers must be wary that the hard work is still yet to come.
Month in Post: He’s back and will bite at your ankles
There is always something troubling about a disembodied head. More so, when it is Arnie’s head and it is shouting at people at the bus stop.
This week: The consequences of buying big
By far the biggest purchase I ever made was when I bought my house.
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
Irish regulator forces CBL Insurance Europe to close shop
The Central Bank of Ireland has ordered CBL Insurance Europe to cease writing business with immediate effect, until further notice.
Cigna Insurance Services pulls out of travel market
Exclusive: Cigna Insurance Services has pulled out of the travel insurance market.
Starling Bank launches app-based platform for insurtech partners
Start-up Starling Bank has named insurtech firm Kasko among the first wave of financial services partners whose products will be available through its in-app Marketplace.
Co-op insurance launches medical expenses travel insurance
Co-op Insurance has entered the travel insurance market with a product that offers cashless medical expenses.
Ten insurtech start-ups to watch in 2018 - part two
Today we feature a second quartet of businesses with their eye on the disruption prize, all of which will be worth watching out for as the year progresses.
Insurtech launches travel insurance for people with serious illnesses
Bought by Many has launched European travel insurance for people with serious health conditions like cancer.
Ten insurtech start-ups to watch in 2018 - part one
There does not appear to be any slowdown in the number of insurtech start-ups that are aiming to mark their mark on the insurance sector.
Millions of travellers being encouraged to fake illness, says ABTA
Almost 10 million Britons have been approached about making a compensation claim for being sick while on holiday, according to the Association of British Travel Agents.
Beazley partners with Just Travel Cover on traveller terrorism fears
Beazley and Just Travel Cover have joined forces to cover travel disruption caused by an act of terrorism.
Interview: Stephen Hines, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
In November, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers appointed Stephen Hines as its 22nd president in its 25th anniversary year. Post sat down with him to discuss his aims and ambitions for the group.
Interview: Wayne Xu, Zhong An
While all eyes are trained on the meteoric rise of Lemonade in the US, another insurtech player is causing widespread disruption in the East.
Wesurance brings AI powered Amy to Hong Kong's travel market
Wesurance, a Hong Kong-based insurtech start-up, has teamed up with Swiss giant Allied World and data company Trans Union for an app based travel insurance platform.
Bali airport closed as volcano alert is raised to highest level
Thousands of holidaymakers are stranded on the Indonesian island of Bali today as the authorities closed the only airport.
This week in Post: Anti-bullying, Amex and IPOs
As the mother of a nine-year-old son who is growing up in a digital world where his life might be played out on social media I was shocked to learn that Childline held over 12,000 counselling sessions with children who were concerned about an online…
Amex winds up its travel insurance business
Exclusive: American Express has placed its travel insurance business into run-off, as part of a wider restructure of its insurance unit.
This week in Post: storm warning
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had my first introduction to the power of Mother Nature and the world of insurance as the 'Great Storm' of October 1987 swept across the UK.
Blog: Counteracting travel risks with enhanced connectivity
As travellers venture further afield and mobile devices touch on all areas of life, Chris Knight, head of corporate services for Cega, asks if travel insurers are missing a trick by not contacting with their customers to offer real-time risk updates.
Research: Focus on fraud
What does a Greek merchant in 300BC delivering corn on a cargo ship have in common with nearly one-tenth of today’s UK population? The answer is insurance fraud. Michèle Bacchus takes a closer look.
Monarch customers 'may not be covered' under travel policies
Travellers affected by the collapse of Monarch may not be covered for cancelled flights under their travel insurance policies.