Search results

Your search for Annual General Insurance Overview Statistics 2014 resulted in 21 hits

Showing 1 - 10 of 21

Travel insurance statistics update

04/07/2013

The latest statistics for 2012
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…
Making a claim and getting help

Nobody wants to have to use their travel insurance. If you have travel insurance and something does happen before you go away or while you are away, your travel insurer or their emergency assistance company is on hand to help.
FAQ

Will my travel insurance cover me for the healthcare currently under EHIC?

Travel insurance policies will cover emergency medical treatment costs as standard that could have been reclaimed through the EHIC, although some routine treatments would not be covered. Travel insurance policies will also continue to cover emergency medical expenses incurred in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA - all EU countries, plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein).

Be aware that there is a small number of policies in the market that state they will only provide cover if you have and use an EHIC. Customers in this position should check their policy and contact their insurer.
FAQ

What is the EHIC?

An EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) gives you access to state-provided healthcare available to a resident. You can get it for free from the NHS. However, it is not a substitute for having travel insurance as it will not cover all medical costs, or the cost of emergency repatriation back to the UK.
FAQ

Will my travel insurance policy become more expensive?

Claims costs within Europe are currently reduced due to the presence of the EHIC, which covers some or all state-provided medical costs in most EEA countries. In the absence of the EHIC or similar reciprocal health agreement, insurers will inevitably see an increase in claims costs – this could have a direct impact on the prices charged to consumers. This will vary depending on the provider.
Covid-19: the facts about how travel insurers are supporting customers

30/11/2020

Sarah Brodie, Policy Adviser for travel insurance, sets out the facts on how travel insurers have been helping customers during this unprecedented time.
FAQ

What is GHIC?

The new GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) provides you with the same medically necessary state-provided healthcare that you were able to access with an EHIC when travelling to the EU. Necessary healthcare includes treatment for a pre-existing or chronic condition – some treatments will need to be pre-arranged with the relevant healthcare provider in the country you're visiting, for example kidney dialysis or chemotherapy. It does not include healthcare that you travel specifically to receive.

GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance as it will not cover you for all medical costs or the cost of emergency repatriation back to the UK.

All UK residents are eligible to apply for a GHIC, and it is valid in all EU countries.
FAQ

I have retired/am planning to retire in France. What access to healthcare will I get?

Travel insurance will only cover temporary stays abroad, for periods not exceeding the trip duration you have chosen. It does not cover those who are living abroad on a permanent or semi-permanent basis and most travel policies require that, to be eligible for cover, customers have their main home in the UK and are registered with a doctor in the UK.
FAQ

I have retired/am planning to retire in France. What access to healthcare will I get?

Travel insurance will only cover temporary stays abroad, for periods not exceeding the trip duration you have chosen. It does not cover those who are living abroad on a permanent or semi-permanent basis and most travel policies require that, to be eligible for cover, customers have their main home in the UK and are registered with a doctor in the UK.