Collinson renews insurance partnership with easyJet; launches product to protect travellers against COVID-19 costs

UK/INTERNATIONAL. In its latest move to help reignite consumer confidence in travel, Collinson has renewed its insurance partnership with easyJet until at least April 2024. The agreement will see it offer an enhanced insurance product to the airline’s customers, covering them against COVID-19-related disturbances to travel.

The new product, available to purchase during easyJet’s booking process, will mean customers diagnosed with COVID-19 ahead of a trip are covered for any necessary refunds or rearrangements. They are also covered for any required medical care if diagnosed with the virus during a trip abroad.

In the event customers are unable to return home due to being diagnosed with COVID-19, the policy will also cover them for additional accommodation as well as the cost of returning them home safely.

Collinson Head of Travel Insurance Greg Lawson said: “We know Brits are chomping at the bit to get out and see the world again when they can. However, some passengers are understandably wary of what will happen to them or their bookings if they catch COVID just before or during their trip.

“We want to give people peace of mind to encourage them to plan those holidays they’ve been dreaming of for over a year now. When the Government gives the green light to travel again, choosing to fly with an airline – like easyJet – that provides extra COVID-19 insurance is a great option.”

Collinson will underwrite and service the full range of tailored insurance products. The company said these products are filtered to be relevant to the booking profile with business travel routes, for example, being offered a gadget insurance upgrade while a ski resort destination would be offered a winter sport upgrade.

easyJet UK Chief Commercial Officer Sophie Dekkers said: “We are pleased to partner with Collinson Insurance and develop a new travel insurance product for customers which offers COVID-19 travel insurance as standard. The need for travel insurance is greater than ever before, so we know it will help bolster consumer confidence to book and travel, giving holidaymakers a much-needed reassurance for future bookings and possible COVID-19 related disruptions.”