Travel Insurance

How to respond to clients who say no to travel insurance: Travel Weekly

Jamie Biesiada If you’ve got clients who are reluctant to buy travel insurance, here are some useful scripts, courtesy of Allianz Partners. If a client says, “My credit card will cover it,” you might say, “Credit card coverage is more limited and varies depending on what card you have.” If they say, “I don’t need insurance because I’m young and healthy,” your response might be, “What if you need to cancel your trip because something happens to your traveling companion, child or spouse?” If they say, “I already have health insurance,” you might counter, “Most domestic health plans don’t apply… READ MORE
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Lebanon travel advice – GOV.UK

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.  Areas where FCDO advises against travel Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel. FCDO advises against all travel to Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon we encourage you to leave now while commercial options remain available. For further information on why we advise against travel, see the ‘Conflict affecting Lebanon’ and Regional risks. Register your presence… READ MORE
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‘Bizcation’ is increasingly popular among young Canadian professionals

‘Bizcation’ increasingly popular among young Canadian professionals | Insurance Business Canada Travel ‘Bizcation’ is increasingly popular among young Canadian professionals New survey offers insights into the trend Travel By Terry Gangcuangco The trend of blending work with leisure travel, known as “bizcations,” is gaining popularity among young Canadian professionals, according to a new study by Allianz Global Assistance. The company’s seventh annual Vacation Confidence Study revealed that nearly half of the professionals in the 18-34 age group plan to combine remote work with their vacation plans this year. This emerging trend allows employees to work while traveling, eliminating the need… READ MORE