Negative Covid test mandatory for travel to US

The strict new rule will hopefully see virus numbers fall in the US, and some believe it should allow quarantining measures to be eased

Indian consumers increasingly buy insurance digitally

A survey by reinsurer Swiss Re highlighted an increasing trend among Indian consumers to buy insurance digitally, especially through payment apps

India forms panel of advisors for health insurance cover

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has drafted up an advisory committee to help decide upon appropriate medical coverage

Allowing travellers to cancel for any reason

Ulysse and Koala have joined forces to offer travellers to cancel their trip in a few clicks, without having to give a reason for cancelling

Covid-19 testing future of travel, not the vaccine

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) says free movement dependent on testing, not the vaccine, as the UK announces additional testing requirements for travellers

Travel insurers less trusted due to Covid-19

Public trust in the claims process of travel insurers was reduced in 2020