Travel Insurance

Appointment announcement

Zurich Cover-More announces two key appointments for its operations in Asia

Global travel insurance and assistance provider Zurich Cover‑More announced the appointment of Jon Ford as head of Asia and Tricia Lim as head of commercial operations and delivery in Asia earlier today, 25th February.

Exclusives

Travel insurance shifts from optional to mandatory as global unrest grows

For many travellers, especially casual or leisure travellers, getting an insurance policy before a trip is more of an optional thing rather than a necessity.

Airlines and Aviation

25.9% of American flyers had luggage lost by airlines: Survey

Losing luggage during a holiday is a nightmare that travellers hope never to encounter. The study, in which more than

Global

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake underscores need for travel insurance

Following the earthquake that rocked Myanmar and the Thai capital Bangkok on 28th March, many people travelling to nations within the Ring of Fire are contemplating the purchase of travel insurance policies for their trips.

Annual Reports

Zoom Travel Insurance says travel still a top priority for young Australians

A new report released by Zoom Travel Insurance reveals that travel remains a top priority for young Australians despite current economic issues, including a weakening Australian dollar.

Air

Collinson International teams up with China Ping An Insurance to offer SmartDelay

Airport experience provider Collinson International recently partnered with China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) to offer SmartDelay as a complimentary benefit to its customers.

Exclusives

HBX’s Alexander Stutely on travel insurance products in today’s world

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 forum held by the HBX Group in Macau, its insurance strategy director Alexander Stutely cast the travel insurance sector into the spotlight.

Air

Sompo Insurance Thailand teams up with Collinson International for Sompo Smart Delay

Airport experience solutions provider Collinson International has partnered with Sompo Insurance Thailand (Sompo) for Sompo Smart Delay.

Air

AirAsia and Tune Protect bring Comprehensive Travel Plus to Vietnam

AirAsia partnered with Tune Protect to introduce the Comprehensive Travel Plus package for Vietnamese travellers.

Airlines and Aviation

Holidaymakers owed £44.7 million in refunds for little-known fee

UK travellers could be owed an estimated £44.7 million in refunds for Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to new research.

Global

60% of UK holidaymakers travel off peak season to save money

As the school term begins and the peak summer holiday season winds down, 60% of UK holidaymakers are planning to save money by taking advantage of cut-price, off-peak getaways.