FCA seeks feedback on access to travel insurance for consumers who have had cancer

clock • 1 min read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking views and evidence of the challenges firms face in providing travel insurance for consumers who have, or have had, cancer, and the challenges for these consumers in accessing insurance.

The paper is also looking at the reasons for pricing differences in premiums quoted.  This paper looks more broadly at access issues related to insurance but specifically seeks views on how consumers with cancer or those in recovery can access the travel insurance market. The FCA said that it is seeking input on the challenges for firms in providing travel insurance for consumers who have, or have had, cancer, and the challenges consumers face in finding suitable travel insurance. The FCA said: "We want to understand how consumer outcomes can be improved in this area, including thr...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Regulation

FCA chair: Name and shame plans 'valid' despite 'stern reaction'

FCA chair: Name and shame plans 'valid' despite 'stern reaction'

Ashley Alder was speaking at a Treasury Committee hearing

Cristian Angeloni
clock 09 May 2024 • 4 min read
Trade bodies call for chancellor to stop FCA public enforcement

Trade bodies call for chancellor to stop FCA public enforcement

‘Proposals to publicise investigations are a worrying development’

Isabel Baxter
clock 29 April 2024 • 2 min read
Johnny Timpson criticises DWP's vulnerable customer practices

Johnny Timpson criticises DWP's vulnerable customer practices

Calls for DWP’s approach to be brought in line with regulated sectors

Jaskeet Briah
clock 26 April 2024 • 2 min read