Travel insurance
Europe: Post-Brexit travel insurance
It is unclear whether UK nationals will be able to use the European Health Insurance Card after Brexit. If they don’t, travel insurers expect higher claims costs and higher premiums.
Blog: Brexit is making travel claims more expensive
Brexit is increasing the costs sustained by travel insurers, which can no longer afford to cut premiums, says Antony Martin, managing director at Rock Insurance.
FCA reviews travel insurance for cancer patients
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a public consultation to see if changes are needed to make it easier for people with cancer to get travel insurance.
Organisations not doing enough to ensure travel risk strategies are fit, Airmic warns
Organisations are not doing enough to ensure their travel risk strategies are “fit for the 21st century”, The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has warned.
Blog: Cooperation will stymie claims touts and dodgy claimant firms
Claimant lawyers need to report dodgy peers to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, urges Andrew Twambley, spokesperson for Access to Justice, arguing current legislation is enough to tackle fraud.
Thailand considers compulsory travel insurance
Thailand's government is considering introducing compulsory travel insurance for all tourists following a series of serious incidents.
Seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
It has become a lot harder to travel to Qatar this week following a major diplomatic spat.
This Month in Post: General election, summer holidays and expert opinions
With another General Election looming, the insurance industry will likely be holding its breath on what the incoming government will make of the insurance premium tax, the Ogden rate and whiplash reform.
Insurers in row with BA over bill for cancellation expenses
Insurers have hit out at British Airways for encouraging customers to claim on their travel insurance for ‘disruption expenses’ caused from the recent IT outage.
Editor's comment: Time to play nicely
We have a sign in our kitchen with the rules of the house. As well as being told not to run (and throw balls in the house), my son knows it’s important to play nicely.
In Depth: Claimant lawyers move from whiplash to holiday illness claims
Proposed whiplash reforms are likely to be tough on claimant law firms. Many are carving out a niche in holiday destinations for gastric illness claims.
Cameron: Cyber crime solution needs insurance industry input
The insurance industry and the UK government need to work together on cyber crime and travel risks, former Prime Minister David Cameron said in his keynote address to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference.
Post Claims Club: Travel sickness claims surge driven by claims farming
Travel sickness claims have soared as legal firms push holidaymakers into making spurious claims, a Post event heard.
Zurich plans to underwrite Cover-More's travel policies
Zurich has confirmed it is interested in taking on the underwriting for Sydney headquartered travel subsidiary Cover-More's more than two million customers.
Zurich completes Australia Cover-More acquisition
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich has completed its acquisition of Australian travel insurance group Cover-More.
AIG warns on rise in Asia-Pacific nat cat travel claims
Research from AIG Singapore suggests that high-impact incidents such as extreme weather events, virus outbreaks and socio-political volatility are the top emerging risks for Asia-Pacific travellers in 2017.
ABI warns passengers affected by laptop ban on flights
Passengers affected by a ban on large electronic items in the aircraft cabin have been warned to check with their insurers before flying.
Riding into the danger zone
The nature of their work means journalists and aid workers are often running into danger zones while others are looking to get out. Both professions have significant need for insurance but have sometimes struggled to obtain the cover they need at a price…
Chubb partners with low-cost airline to broaden European travel cover
Chubb has expanded its travel cover offering by signing an agreement with low-cost airline, Wizz Air.
Charles Taylor completes integration of Cega
Charles Taylor has completed the integration of medical and travel claims firm Cega into the wider group.
Sun Life ventures into general insurance with Junction partnership
Junction, part of BGL Group, has signed a five-year contract to provide home and motor insurance products to life insurer Sun Life.
Marketing: Image is everything
Insurers must stand out from the competition to attract custom. What lessons can they learn from outside the sector?
Insurers extend travel cover amid Trump travel ban
Travel insurers will allow policyholders to claim if they are denied entry to the US.
Storm Barbara ‘could be first major test of Flood Re’
Home owners should take extra steps to ensure they have sufficient cover this Christmas owing to the risk of flooding from Storm Barbara.