Travel insurance
Hill Dickinson unveils anti-fraud travel database
Travel insurance fraudsters have been put in the crosshairs by law firm Hill Dickinson through its launch of a new database to support insurers in stopping fraudulent claims.
Aviva partners with Intana on travel claims services
Aviva has partnered with Collinson Group's claims division Intana for travel claims and assistance services.
UK General offers protection against holiday home scams
Leeds-based insurer UK General has launched a policy protecting holidaymakers from unsatisfactory or non-existent holiday homes.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches travel insurance
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has teamed up with four Thailand insurers to offer online travel insurance.
Gallagher signs three-year deal with Parkinson's UK
Arthur J Gallagher is growing its offering for the charities sector signing a three-year deal with Parkinson's UK alongside four further partnerships currently under negotiation.
One in five holidaymakers risk traveling uninsured
Travel insurance helps over 4,300 people every week, yet one in five holidaymakers risk traveling without it, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva renews Cega partnership
Aviva has renewed its long-standing claims partnership with Cega Group.
15% of middle-aged travellers deceive in insurance applications
15% of middle aged men and women have deliberately omitted details on travel insurance applications, according to a survey performed by specialist provider All Clear.
Ifed arrests 11 in national travel fraud bust
Eleven people have been arrested across the UK for submitting travel insurance claims thought to be fraudulent.
Insure and Go travel team join Hood Group
Hood Group has hired a team from travel insurer Insure and Go to manage its newly launched travel insurance proposition.
Hood Group unveils travel insurance product
Affinity insurance provider Hood Group is aiming to replicate the success it has achieved in its home insurance partnership proposition with the launch of a new travel insurance product.
Thailand military relaxes curfew
The Thai military which is in charge of the country following a coup has relaxed the country wide curfew to midnight to 4am from 10pm to 5am.
FCA urges insurers to investigate claims experience following review
Insurers should do more to collect information from a range of sources throughout the claims process in order to better understand consumer experience, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA review highlights satisfaction with household and travel insurance
The findings of the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review on household and travel insurance show 64% of policyholders were satisfied with the service they received.
Hong Kong issues Vietnam travel warning
Following riots targeted at Chinese businesses, the Hong Kong government has raised a red warning (raised from amber) for travel to Vietnam.
AIG enhances personal accident & business travel cover
AIG launched an enhanced version of its Lifeline Plus group personal accident & business travel cover, which includes extended policy wording and a mobile app that provides travelers with direct access to assistance and advice at any time, wherever they…
Allianz announces product partnership with STA Travel
Allianz Global Assistance has partnered with student travel provider STA Travel to provide travel insurance designed specifically for young people and students.
Insurers care and so do the buyers of insurance
by Edwin Bos, vice president innovation, Reevoo
Switched On Insurance launches travel add-on product
Gadget insurer Switched On Insurance has launched a travel insurance add-on product to boost protection for travellers carrying electronic goods.
Cigna enters affinity partnership with P&O ferries
P&O Ferries has appointed Cigna Insurance Services to provide a white-label travel insurance service for its customers.
Biba renews travel deal with Tokio Marine
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its holiday travel scheme with Tokio Marine Europe Insurance - first launched in 2007 - following positive member feedback.
AIG eyes 20% growth in Malaysian travel insurance market
AIG Malaysia is expecting to see a 20% growth in travel insurance each year.
Blue Insurances buyout co-founder for almost €10m
Online travel insurance broker Blue Insurances has completed a buyout of one of its founding directors, and shareholder, Rowan Devereux for just under €10m.
Signposting agreement proves worth with more than 100 000 referrals
More than 100 000 older motorists and holiday makers have accessed the signposting agreement forged by the insurance industry and the government since it came into force in April 2012.