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Ski travel insurance: 4 dos and 4 don’ts

With winter in full swing, many people are gearing up for ski holidays. According to a report by holiday provider Club Med, its bookings have already surged by 10% compared to the same period in 2022, with January being the prime month for buying ski trips. Alongside the thrill of the slopes, it’s important to fully understand your winter sports insurance policy. Keeping certain ‘dos’ in mind could not only secure your insurance but, in some instances, may even lower your premiums. On the flip side, certain ‘don’ts’ could potentially void your insurance. According to a recent study by GoCompare,…
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What’s happening in NZ travel insurance?

What’s happening in NZ travel insurance? | Insurance Business New ZealandTravelWhat’s happening in NZ travel insurance?Bosses share trends currently shaping the marketTravelBy Terry GangcuangcoWith travel having a resurgence following the COVID lockdown, travel insurers are seeing some key trends in the market – they share them here with Insurance Business.Claims numbers on the rise “The key sign that travel is getting back to normal is the number of medical and evacuation claims we’re now receiving from customers,” Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) chief executive Jo McCauley (pictured left), who herself has just broken…
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Travel insurance: Why millions of Australians aren’t taking it out

Key PointsA majority of Australians don’t take out insurance before they travel. The most common reason given for not getting travel insurance was that it’s too expensive. Government service Smartraveller says, “If you can’t afford insurance, you can’t afford to travel.”Travel is returning to pre-pandemic levels. But despite being a nation of jet-setters, new data shows most Australians don’t take out travel insurance before they leave. A nationally representative survey of 1,056 people conducted in November by comparison website Finder revealed 59 per cent of Australians – equivalent to almost 12 million people – had gone on a…
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