General Insurance Article - Riskline report for travel managers and business travellers

 “As the coronavirus outbreak has taken on a global dimension, most countries in the world have taken steps to stop it from spreading further. Travellers should expect health screening measures . Furthermore, a growing number of countries have either banned all foreign nationals or restricted entry for passengers who have been to coronavirus-affected destinations.

 “In terms of what travel could look like in the post-pandemic world, it's safe to say that domestic travel will resume prior to international travel. Pre-pandemic travel risk management centered around international travel, with less focus given to domestic or regional movement. Now, the majority of businesses are less focused on travel risk halfway across the world than they are with what is happening in their own country. Therefore, we are going to see a greater focus placed on hyper localism - what is the risk in my immediate surroundings and how/where can I travel easily to?

 “Once business travellers feel confident again to board a plane and travel internationally, businesses will need to strictly monitor the slew of new measures that will be in place. Travel policies will need to adapt to ensure travel is executed well within these new perimeters.

 “Just as new travel measures came into place post 9/11, we will see the same in the coming months. Travel insurance providers will need to adjust policies to include things related to outbreaks of diseases. Health questionnaires and checks upon exit from and arrival to destinations will continue to be the normal. There will be a great need and appetite for - specifically at the traveller level, not just the travel manager - immediate access to travel information that could impact itineraries and personal safety.”
  

 Riskline Covid19 Special Report