FCA urges insurers to do more for tourists with health issues
A Financial Conduct Authority review of signposting rules for tourists with pre-existing medical conditions has raised concerns about fair value and concluded travel insurers can do more to help tourists with health issues.
Back in April 2021 the FCA introduced signposting requirements to help consumers with serious pre-existing medical conditions better navigate the travel insurance market.
The introduction of the rules
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