Travel
Allianz Partners issues statement about contract dispute with Revolut
’Since 15 June, we no longer provide travel insurance to Revolut customers,’ says spokesperson
The most complained about products in UKGI
Insurance DataLab analyses the latest ombudsman complaints data to find out which product lines – and which insurers – are receiving the most complaints from consumers
New accident, absence, health and travel insurance MGA launches
’OneBefore is poised to usher in a new era of insurance excellence and sustainable value,’ says chief executive
Travel insurance leads personal lines for potential growth
’This growth in annual travel insurance is reflective of a growing confidence and for many, a return to their normal calendar of travel,’ says chief executive officer
Consumer satisfaction with travel insurance hits record level
’Our Public Trust Index is an important barometer for the whole insurance profession,’ says group chief executive
Students to be offered discount on travel insurance as new deal signed
’Every student should have the opportunity to explore the world without compromising their financial stability,’ says general manager
Does the UK flight cancellation chaos create a need for parametric insurance?
Chief executive says there is ’no doubt’ that the industry needs to prioritise ‘proactive’ insurance solutions
Sid Mouncey: Bringing Blink back from the brink of Covid decimation
’By the end of 2025, we expect to be a much larger organisation than we are,’ says chief executive
Caravan theft spikes in 2022 – Atec Group
Those most affected were those aged 60 and over
Warning as data shows insurers ‘need to up game’ ahead of Consumer Duty deadline
’As part of its new Consumer Duty, the FCA should clamp down on firms that fall below the required standards,’ says expert
Blink Parametric plans hiring spree after opening new headquarters
’This investment in people, infrastructure and research and development (R&D) will serve Ireland’s economy,’ says minister
Tech Talk: Insurance apps – industry gamechanger or ‘necessary evil’?
Insurance apps are used in the industry to better understand policyholders and bridge a communication gap, but while downloads have increased the spectre of low engagement persists
Blink Parametric inks partnership to venture into new market
’This was a great collaboration involving multidisciplinary teams,’ says chief executive
Blink Parametric forms new partnership to launch bespoke travel products
’We look forward to enhancing their travel insurance product offering,’ says chief commercial officer
Tifgroup unveils new platform to improve consumer access to travel insurance
’We believe this needs-driven, rather than price-driven, approach will make a big difference to the customer experience,’ says director of underwriting
New MGA launched in UK insurance market
The business will specialise in the accident and health insurance market
Biba launches holiday scheme in anticipation of UK holiday boom
The scheme will provide brokers with the ability to ‘help clients and create business opportunities’, says head of technical services
Travel MGU Tifgroup ‘excited’ to once again serve UK broker market after capacity loss
The MGU has revealed a new portal for brokers
Brits' confidence in overseas travel renewed as policy sales increase – World Nomads
The insurer’s insights reflect that UK travellers have ‘well and truly cast the shackles off post-pandemic’, says general manager
Consumers with mental health conditions penalised when seeking insurance
Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has called on the FCA to stop firms from making pricing decisions ‘behind locked doors’
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