swiftcover.com is reassuring its travel insurance customers regarding cover provided for travel plans disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud episode. Brushing aside the concept of “an act of God”, which according to swiftcover is being used by some insurers to avoid paying potential claims, the firm’s marketing director, Tina Shortle, promises the following: To automatically [...]
Travellers unable to make their planned journeys due to the volcanic ash cloud and those who are stranded overseas due to the same reason have been reassured by Direct Travel Insurance’s statement that the firm will cover relevant claims. Although many insurers are not providing coverage, Direct Travel Insurance has chosen to consider the ash [...]
Travellers have been urged to check with their insurer regarding coverage for cancellation or delay due to the unprecedented ash cloud that has made British airspace a no-fly zone. Defaqto, which has offered the advice, also advocates those with an ATOL protected packaged trip to check with their tour operator or travel agent to explore [...]
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued the following advice to those whose travel plans have been disrupted due to the volcanic ash dust cloud: Volcanic eruptions are not always covered by travel insurance for cancellation and delay. However, some policies will cover this, so you should contact your travel insurance company to check [...]
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has issued advice for travellers affected by the disruption caused across the UK’s airports by a cloud of ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland. The Association has confirmed that BIBA Protect travel insurance policies, underwritten by Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Limited and purchased from a BIBA broker, will [...]
The travelling public have been urged by Direct Travel Insurance not to forgo travel insurance this Easter. Although the economy appears to have emerged from recession, the recovery is gradual and consumers remain highly aware of the importance of value for money. This has led some to consider going without travel insurance, as many view [...]
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued advice regarding the proposed industrial action at British Airways (BA). Strikes are planned for the three days from 20th March, and the four days from 27th March, and the ABI reminds travellers that BA is responsible for flight arrangements and should therefore be contacted to discuss the [...]
According to new research from Aviva, the torrid weather of winter has fuelled an understandable desire to holiday abroad. However, the insurer has discovered that, worryingly, the ongoing economic difficulty and consumer belt-tightening has led 31% of would-be travellers to state they intend to skip taking out travel insurance or were considering going without it. [...]
Direct Travel Insurance has advised football fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup not to neglect taking out travel insurance. Travellers are advised to take out coverage as soon as possible, enabling them to have cancellation coverage in place earlier. Last year those who had to cancel or break off a holiday in [...]
Halo Insurance Services has been launched today. The underwriting agency, which is backed by Bridges Ventures and Magenta Partners, will focus on niche personal lines offerings for both wholesale and retail customers. The firm has set out with a suite of car hire excess products available through brokers and affinity partners under the Halo Insurance [...]
Allianz has joined forces with Mondial Assistance to develop an online safe deposit and assistance solution for Air France travellers. Allianz Protect claims to be a first in this area of protection, combining as it does the secure storage of electronic documents with Mondial’s emergency services. The safe deposit system is accessible from www.airfrance.com and [...]
International Passenger Protection (IPP) is warning that many companies are contravening 1992 Package Travel Regulations. According to the financial failure specialist, which operates the protectmyholiday.com brand, they are therefore risking large penalties for acting outside consumer law. The firm explains that under the current rules, a booking can become a packaged trip, even when it [...]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Direct Travel Insurance has urged couples going away for a brief break to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage. Lack of insurance will leave couples exposed to a financial hit if they should suffer an accident, detracting from a holiday intended to be romantic. This time last year, the average claim [...]
Wesleyan is launching a new service aimed at affluent professionals with busy lifestyles. The mutual has developed a dedicated home, motor and travel insurance offering, promising a more personal approach and flexible cover. Private Clients Insurance provides immediate cover on newly purchased items, a 24-hour customer call centre based in the UK and an advice [...]
Insurers suffering from anxiety over the Equality Bill currently before the House of Lords will be relieved to hear that Michael Foster, a junior minister in the Equalities Office, has announced a specific exception to allow financial services providers to treat people of different ages differently. The Bill aims to put an end to age [...]
Older Britons are increasingly opting for overseas travel, according to Age Concern. The advocacy group recorded a 41% rise in sales of its Enterprises annual worldwide travel insurance in 2009, while sales of winter sports cover increased by 20%. The charity therefore concludes that the UK’s pensioners are keeping more active and are keener to [...]
British holidaymakers on alpine getaways are skiing and snowboarding with nearly double the drink-drive limit of alcohol in their bloodstream. Research by More Than Insurance found over half a million Brits have gone skiing the morning after a drinking session with seven units of alcohol still pumping through their body. Nearly three quarters (74%) of [...]
AXA Insurance has launched AXA Travel extranet, an online portal for brokers. According to the insurer, the new facility is easy to use and allows registered brokers with an imarket login to AXA’s broker website to provide “quality travel insurance from a recognised provider”. Users can then actively manage their clients’ travel portfolios through the [...]
Interest in skiing holidays may rise due to the prolonged wintery conditions, particularly as some French ski operators are cutting prices. Direct Travel Insurance has reported that the Association of Mountain Doctors in France (Médecins de Montagne Résultats Nationaux 2008/2009) dealt with 140,000 injuries last year incurred on such holidays. Amongst these were 16,439 collisions [...]
