Report: Travel Insurers Likely To Make Vaccination A Requirement
By Francesco Abbruzzino
Yet another sector of the travel industry has signaled that it could mandate vaccination against coronavirus to provide services to travellers, according to a report that notes insurers may demand to see proof of vaccination before covering those wishing to go on holiday.
The international Travel and Health Insurance Journal reports that “If the EU obliges travelers to vaccinate, travel insurance providers may refuse to cover those who decline to have the vaccination.”
The report notes that the European Union has previously indicated that travelers and anyone applying for a visa could be mandated to get the vaccine in order to enter and move between EU countries.
“If EU makes vaccines mandatory, travel insurers will likely follow suit,” the journal emphasizes.
Yet another sector of the travel industry has signalled that it could mandate vaccination against coronavirus to provide services to travellers, according to a report that notes insurers may demand to see proof of vaccination before covering those wishing to go on holiday.
Elvio Chilelli at insurer Europ Assistance commented that while vaccination is currently not a requirement, if the EU does mandate it then the insurer will adopt the same policy.