BCWA Healthcare is launching a new travel insurance package in conjunction with Primary Direct.

The package, which offers up to a year's cover, is available to intermediaries with a 10% commission on every new policy sold.

This launch marks the first time Primary Direct has worked with a primary medical insurer.

Marketing director Philip Fowles said the move into travel by the healthcare insurer was a logical one: “We've always tried to ensure adequate cover on the health side of travel insurance – particularly when travelling long-haul to places like America, where the cost of treatment is quite high. So there is a natural link between the two.”

BCWA Travel Insurance has four cover options: single-trip, annual cover, backpacking and winter sports. The options provide up to £10m in medical insurance and up to £2m in personal liability.

Unlike other travel policies, BCWA covers children individually on family packages, which means they are still covered if they travel alone.

Statistics show that the number of people taking more than one holiday a year is increasing. Faced with these figures, Fowles said he believed customers could make substantial savings by purchasing annual rather than single-trip cover.

“This is great news for clients and intermediaries alike,” he said.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

Topics