Travel Insurance

Travel insurance sales remain elevated post-pandemic, but coverage demands are evolving

Looking at data from this past winter travel season, Squaremouth saw a 120% in searches for baggage delay coverage and an 85% increase in policies sold.  Policies covering loss luggage saw a 101% increase in sales, while missed connection coverage saw a 138% increase.  (Credit: Rick Bowmer/AP) Looking at data from this past winter travel season, Squaremouth saw a 120% in searches for baggage delay coverage and an 85% increase in policies sold. Policies covering lost luggage saw a 101% increase in sales, while missed connection coverage saw a 138% increase. (Credit: Rick Bowmer/AP)

As air travel picked back up following the pandemic, demand for travel insurance grew as some destinations continued to require coverage and negative COVID-19 to gain entry. While these requirements have fallen away, demand for travel insurance continues to see growth, according to Megan Moncrief, chief marketing officer for Squaremouth, Inc., who notes

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Travel Insurance

UK and Guernsey strike landmark reciprocal healthcare deal

  • Minister of State for Health Maria Caulfield signs the arrangement with Guernsey’s Chief Minister in central London
  • People planning to travel to Guernsey next year are encouraged to take their UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which is being expanded and improved post Brexit

UK residents visiting the Bailiwick of Guernsey will benefit from free necessary healthcare, and vice versa, after a landmark deal was signed today (Wednesday 31 August).

The reciprocal healthcare arrangement – ​​which comes into force on 1 January 2023 – will mean UK residents can access emergency and necessary healthcare services for free in

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