Travel insurance
News analysis: Travel brokers and the challenges of Covid-19
As travel slowly starts to pick up again, Rachel Gordon investigates how specialist travel brokers have coped during the past 16 months of turmoil for this exclusive report.
Travel broker Staysure buys Rock Insurance Group
Rock will continue to be managed as a standalone business under the leadership of MD Antony Martin.
Biba enhances travel scheme cover
A Covid-19 extension has been added for vaccinated people travelling to certain countries.
Jensten buys Tasker
Deal includes Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners, and Gresham Underwriting and brings £50m GWP to Jensten.
Jackson Lee takes over Biba holiday travel scheme
The trade body previously partnered with DTW Syndicate 1991, which went into run-off at the end of last year, on the scheme.
What the FCA travel rules mean for brokers
The new rules that affect travel insurance providers come into force on Monday, 26 April.
Interview: A niche focus
Insurance Age meets the team at specialist managing general agent Avid Insurance.
Rock develops underwriting agency to target brokers
Tigon focuses on travel and Covid-19 cancellation cover as Rock seeks to diversify.
Biba Travel Medical Insurance Directory approved by FCA
The document has been designed to help brokers comply with regulatory obligations.
Syndicate 1991 to go into run-off
The Lloyd's syndicate will stop writing business on 31 December in another loss for the liability market.
In-depth - Personal lines: Taking off after the pandemic
Covid-19 played havoc with the travel industry, but once the initial confusion passed, brokers found new ways keep people protected on their travels
Insurtech Cloud Insurance hires ex-Scheme Serve director for UK launch
Norwegian-based insurtech start-up Cloud Insurance has opened a UK office and is targeting brokers, MGAs and insurers working in niche sectors such pet and health/well-being.
Tifgroup receives libel settlement and apology from The Times
The travel provider has settled with the national paper over “untrue” allegations it published in November 2018.
Saga confirms £150m capital raise and investment from ex CEO Sir Roger De Haan
Business also posts pre-tax loss of £55.5m for the first six months of 2020.
Saga announces £150m equity capital raise
Former owner and CEO, Sir Roger De Haan, is expected to invest up to £100m in the business as he returns to the board as non-executive chairman.
UK Broker Awards: Meet the Shortlist - Personal Lines Broker of the Year
In the run up to the 2020 UK Broker Awards Insurance Age is profiling all the shortlisted firms and individuals, with today’s focus being The Personal Lines Broker of the Year.
Ageas profit after tax slumps by half
The provider reported a result after tax of £22.8m compared to £45.4m in H1 2019.
AllClear launches travel package with Covid-19 cover
The product is backed by Mapfre and AllClear CEO Chris Rolland confirms it is available for other brokers to sell.
Jensten Group replace CEO Darling with Cega's Hardie
Cega Group chief executive Alistair Hardie is to replace Bob Darling as CEO of Jensten Group, the broker has announced.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 16: “From feast to famine in ten days” – How the travel insurance sector is dealing with the Coronavirus with no sales
In the latest episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of travel insurance experts to discuss how the travel insurance sector is coping with a “tsunami of claims” and whether it will bounce back post-pandemic.
Biba extends travel scheme with AllClear
The solution provides cover for customers who struggle to find travel insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions or age.
Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn
The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.
Covid-19: Expect £275m in travel payouts, says ABI
Industry body says the total will dwarf the £148m record reported in 2010.
Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis
Regulator sets out expectations amid coronavirus for travel, motor and home insurance, product suspensions and renewals as it highlights the important role of the broker in helping vulnerable customers.