Analysis: Travel insurance in a digital world
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For so long seen a laggard in terms of embracing the potential of digital, travel insurance is changing. Rachel Gordon reflects on some of the latest developments that might halt to the downward trajectory in premiums that has been a reality since 2014.
Fasten your seatbelts – travel insurance is heading towards being a fully-fledged member of the digital revolution and many travellers will say it is about time.
Apps, tie-ups with digitally-minded
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