Travel Insurance

Are Australians paying more for travel insurance?

Are Australians paying more for travel insurance? | Insurance Business Australia Insurance News Are Australians paying more for travel insurance? Australian travelers speculate on the possibility of being “ripped off” Insurance News By Jonalyn Cueto Australians may be shelling out more for travel insurance compared to their overseas counterparts. “Travel insurance is much cheaper overseas than here in Australia,” a reader of The Sydney Morning Herald’s “Traveller” column wrote. The reader said that relatives in Europe enjoy year-round, worldwide coverage without age or health restrictions at lower costs. The question looms: Are Australians getting the short end of the stick?… READ MORE

Sawasdee Thailand: AXA unveils enhanced travel insurance for international visitors amid tourist boom

PHOTO: Sawasdee Thailand, AXA Thailand We are witnessing a remarkable resurgence of Thailand’s tourism industry in 2024. This revival is spearheaded by the influx of 34 million international visitors, achieving an 85% recovery to the pre-pandemic visitor levels of 2019. This revitalization significantly contributes to the expansion of the travel insurance sector, highlighted by the surge of ‘Sawasdee Thailand’, a travel insurance plan for international visitors by AXA Thailand General Insurance. Designed to bolster healthcare coverage and overall safety for foreign tourists, the plan provides up to 750,000 baht in medical expenses, ensuring travelers can explore Thailand with peace of… READ MORE

Brits are urged to check their travel insurance policy before heading for their holidays

new campaign sets out simple steps to avoid invalidating insurance cover invalid travel insurance could lead to significant costs travelers are encouraged to check Travel Advice for their destination As the big summer getaway ramps up with many schools breaking up, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is urging Brits traveling abroad to make sure they don’t void their travel insurance and risk a big bill. A new campaign will guide British travelers on the steps they need to take to make sure their policies cover them on their summer holidays. Travelers without adequate and appropriate insurance cover could… READ MORE

Hotspot Cover partners with Global Guardian

The partnership will enhance Hotspot Cover’s medical assistance and response capabilities, offering a range of services including: Medical evacuation Telemedical support Prescription assistance Emergency response and evacuation Kidnap and ransom negotiation Hospital referrals. Hotspot Cover is a specialist insurer that specialises in insurance for individuals and groups travelling to “high-risk, hostile and war zones”. It caters to individuals working in a range of occupations, including “business travellers, frontline journalists and non-government organisations (NGOs), [and] engineers and charity workers.” The company welcomed Global Guardian, stating that “this investment reinforces our dedication to providing them with the highest level of support and… READ MORE