Insurance
Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people
New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities.
Travel Insurance more important than ever!
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel is one of the key take-outs of DFAT’s Consular State of Play report 2021/22 launched in Canberra.
Overseas travel insurance purchase grows 75% post pandemic: ICICI Lombard
Research by ICICI Lombard has shown an increase of 76 % in India’s travel insurance on international travels post-pandemic compared to 50% before pandemic, as 94 per cent of those planning to travel overseas will subsequently purchase travel insurance for their trip.
Global travel insurance market to grow by USD 9.88 bn during 2022-2026
The global travel insurance market is expected to grow by USD 9.88 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 9.23% during the forecast period.
YouTrip rolls out in-app travel insurance
The roll-out follows the rapid travel comeback among Singaporeans, for international travel and the growing demand to buy more insurance cover
FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance! Singapore’s first travel insurance that protects travellers by the hour
Available for those who are travelling only to Bintan, Batam and Malaysia, FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance is a flexible way for travellers to insure themselves for short regional trips
Tune Protect and AirAsia to unveil travel protection for foreign travellers into Langkawi and Thailand
Tune Protect and AirAsia have launched the Covid Travel Pass as an added convenience for air travellers to meet the mandatory insurance coverage set by the governments for fully vaccinated international travellers
What seniors must consider before booking their trips in post-Covid world
US senior citizens should closely monitor the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions and guidelines set by officials of their travel destination
How Singapore has rolled out innovative COVID-19 insurance coverage for travellers
Travellers arriving in Singapore would be able to purchase COVID-19 insurance cover up to SGD 30,000 (USD 22325.55) during their stay in the country
51% Brits say cancelled trips abroad made them eco-friendlier this summer
Over half of Brits say that Covid-19 related travel restrictions made them more conscious of their environmental footprint this summer
flydubai unveils free global cover for COVID-19
Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced that passengers booking for travel between 1 September and 30 November 2020 will automatically receive free global cover for COVID-19
Do I need travel insurance or international health insurance?
It is generally considered the norm to take out travel insurance if you’re heading overseas. Whether a city break or
Hit the Road Jack! 4.1 million Brits mull road trips to avoid flying
New research has revealed 4.1 million Brits are planning to drive to continental Europe on holiday this year, many of whom plan to do so because they don’t want to fly abroad due to Coronavirus
1 in 5 UK holidaymakers want to go on holiday ASAP
A new survey revealed one in five determined to go on holiday ASAP, a third will only travel to 'safe' places, a third say too risky to travel abroad
RCNs recommendation should help to boost confidence in UK holidaymakers
The European Commission has published its official Recommendation on Refund Credit Notes (referred to as ‘vouchers’ in other countries) offered
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