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A record 4.4 million people are now covered by health insurance through their employers and 1 million claims have been made over the past year, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).*

The number of employees benefiting from health insurance has increased by 8%, from 4 million in 2021 to 4.4 million in 2022. Workplace policies also saw a 15% increase in claims, with 1 million made in 2022 compared to 873,000 in 2021.

Following a series of consultations on the role of occupational health, the Government has enhanced its focus on the need to support people to stay healthy and at work.** These record figures demonstrate that insurance needs to be a vital part of this conversation. The value it can add with speedier access to services and treatment, which often prevent health conditions from worsening, must not be overlooked. The access to virtual GPs, more flexible appointment times, and cover for operations can help people get back on their feet and back to their work, family lives and other commitments more quickly.

Our recent research also shows the value that health and protection insurance can have in the workplace. We found that nine

From your bag not turning up at the baggage carousel to an unexpected trip to the hospital, there are plenty of reasons you might need to have travel insurance.

When you plan a holiday, you don’t want to think about what could go wrong.

But it’s useful to have an idea of ​​what you might use travel insurance for, to help you choose the right policy.

In March we surveyed over 800 travelers who had recently claimed on their policies.

Here, we’ll reveal the five most common types of travel insurance claims.

1. Medical costs

Medical cover was the most utilized section of travel insurance and was behind 28% of claims in our survey.

For travel to many European countries, you benefit from protection under the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which entitles you to emergency treatment at the same cost as residents of the country.

Health-related costs that may not be covered by the GHIC include transfers between hospitals or travel back to the UK where medically required or any treatment in a private hospital. According to trade body the Association of British Insurers, these costs can be ‘jaw droppingly high’.

In one such case, the cost of medical