Travellers with pre-existing conditions 'still underserved'

'Education is key'

Adam Saville
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Industry 'could be doing more' to improve consumer risk awareness around travelling uninsured

A recent charity workshop organised by specialist travel insurer AllClear found that people seeking insurance when travelling with pre-existing medical conditions are still being underserved by some parts of the insurance industry. The forum, attended by DWP Access To Insurance Working Group lead Johnny Timpson of Scottish Widows [pictured] and a host of leading stroke, diabetes and kidney charities, also highlighted that the industry and its partners could be doing more to improve consumer understanding of the risks of travelling uninsured. A senior official from British Insurers' Br...

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