News articles
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COVID-19 - Travel insurers expect to make record payouts to customers
24/03/2020
Travel insurers expect to pay out at least £275 million to travellers due to the Coronavirus according to first estimates out today from the ABI (Association of British Insurers). The vast…
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ABI comment on the new FCO travel advice advising against non essential global travel for 30 days
17/03/2020
“This unprecedented step actually provides welcome clarity for our customers and the industry. Generally insurance cancellation or travel disruption will relate to FCO advice. This decision…
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ABI responds to the FCA policy statement on signposting to travel insurance for consumers with medical conditions
05/02/2020
Responding to the publication today of the FCA policy statement on signposting to travel insurance for consumers with medical conditions...
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ABI advice on Thomas Cook collapse
23/09/2019
Mark Shepherd, Assistant Director, Head of General Insurance Policy, Association of British Insurers, said: “At this worrying time for Thomas Cook customers, people who were due to travel…
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"Travellers need a more proportionate approach" - ABI responds to FCA consultation on signposting
15/07/2019
Responding to a consultation paper, published today by the FCA, on signposting to travel insurance for consumers with medical conditions, Director of Regulation at the Association of British…
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ABI travel conference: consumer education initiative expanded
09/10/2018
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is marking its first ever travel insurance conference today (Tuesday 9th October) by expanding its consumer education initiative, The Insurance…
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ABI advice following the Primera airline collapse
02/10/2018
Passengers booked to fly with Primera should contact their tour operator or travel agent for advice. Those passengers with Scheduled Airline Failure cover included in their travel insurance should…
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From holiday to horror day – 3,000 holidaymakers every week needing emergency medical treatment abroad being helped by travel insurers.
10/08/2018
Cost of emergency medical treatment for Brits travelling abroad is at a six-year high, with £3.9 million paid out every week. £233,000 medical bill for a 15-day hospital stay in the US following a…