The UK’s lifting of Covid-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers has opened the door to global business and leisure travel. Industry data confirms this, showing a positive rise in planned travel from the UK and summer flight bookings close to pre-pandemic levels. 
 
With travel insurance purchases also rising, and over 50 countries now making mandatory insurance a condition of entry, an upward trajectory of travel claims is widely predicted.
 
Jody Baker, CEO of Charles Taylor Assistance, says, “We look forward to providing valuable support to more customers than ever as the world re-opens for travel. Our specialist claims and assistance teams have helped individuals in need all over the globe throughout the pandemic, scaling up effectively in line with claims surges. 
 
“By providing a range of claims and multi-currency payment options, including fully digitised solutions, we continue to offer customers maximum choice, backed by niche human expertise and a global network of specialist partners.“
 
Jody also emphasises the importance of travel insurance, saying, “A good travel insurance policy should be an essential purchase for anyone going overseas, even if they are only planning a short trip. It doesn’t just cover the costs of an emergency abroad, it also ensures that patients are given access to the right medical care for their specific needs.”