Tag: covid-19 insurance
Singapore Announces COVID 19 insurance to travellers visiting the country
Foreign visitors to Singapore would now be able to purchase COVID-19 insurance cover up to the tune of 30,000 Singapore dollars during their stay in the country. The important announcement was made on behalf of the Emerging Stronger Taskforce Alliance for Action on Enabling Safe and Innovative Visitor Experiences. A joint statement made by the Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) says that three insurance companies viz AIG Asia Pacific Insurance, Chubb Insurance Singapore Limited, and HL Assurance, have come out with travel insurance products which would cover coronavirus related expenses incurred by the travellers and ... Read more
Portugal launches insurance product for foreign tourists
Portugal’s national tourism body Turismo de Portugal has launched a new travel insurance product for foreign tourists travelling to the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The insurance product has been introduced with the aim of showcasing that the country is safe for travellers and covers a range of different expenses including medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and hospital charges associated with coronavirus. It also covers additional expenses that may occur from cancellation, interruption, or the extension of trips. According to reports, the insurance is valid for mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and Azores. It is also ... Read more