Travelling Abroad - Can I Get Insurance?
For those seeking foreign climates, there are now approved lists of countries which no longer require self-isolation upon arrival back in the United Kingdom. The approved lists are different for those in Scotland, with the Scottish government still requiring people travelling from Spain to quarantine, whereas England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not. Guidance is universal in warnings against journeys on cruise ships, due to the difficulty in social distancing and previous outbreaks being so virulent.
Should you choose to travel to one of the Foreign Office’s approved countries, travel cover should be taken out as per your normal process, however while most policies will cover treatment for illness and injury whilst you are abroad, not all will include coronavirus-related claims. Policies are now coming to the market which have specific coronavirus clauses for treatment or repatriation, therefore you may need to take out a separate policy or increase your standard policy in order to be covered in case of coronavirus.
