United Kingdom (UK) Travel Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2022 Update
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UK Travel Insurance Market Overview
The UK travel insurance market research report explores consumer purchasing behaviors and preferences for travel insurance. The report also highlights new trends and innovations, as well as the key factors that will influence the market over the next few years.
UK Travel Insurance Market Segmentation by Channels
Some of the key channels in the UK travel insurance market are price comparison websites (PCWs), insurer, bank, broker, affinity, travel agent, flight operator, and cruise operator. In 2022, most of the travel insurance purchases were through PCWs. This growth can be attributed to price sensitivity among consumers. The rising inflation has strained household budgets and created a cost-of-living crisis. For this purpose, some individuals might decide to take on the risk of traveling without insurance in order to cut costs (or avoid such trips altogether). Consumers who do take out cover will be more likely to prioritize price.
UK Travel Insurance Market Analysis, by Channels, 2022 (%)
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UK Travel Insurance Market Segmentation by Methods
The key methods used for purchasing insurance policies in the UK travel insurance market are online via a PC/laptop, online via a smartphone/tablet, phone, face to face, kiosk at airport, by post, and through the provider’s app, among others. Digital methods, which comprises of PC/laptops, smartphones/tablets, and providers’ apps, together accounted for travel insurance purchases in 2022. Purchases through PC/laptop were the most preferred method in the UK travel insurance market in 2022. The trend towards digitalization has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Travel Insurance Market Analysis, by Methods, 2022 (%)
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UK Travel Insurance Market – Competitive Landscape
The leading providers in the UK travel insurance market are Admiral, Staysure, Nationwide, Post Office, Aviva, Lloyds Bank, InsureandGo, Barclays, Coverwise, and AXA. In 2022, Admiral led the UK travel insurance market.
UK Travel Insurance Market Analysis by Providers, 2022 (%)
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United Kingdom (UK) Travel Insurance Market Report Overview
Key Channels | PCW, Insurer, Bank, Broker, Affinity, Travel Agent, Flight Operator, and Cruise Operator |
Key Methods | Online Via a PC/Laptop, Online Via a Smartphone/Tablet, Phone, Face to Face, Kiosk at Airport, By Post, and Through the Provider’s App |
Leading Providers | Admiral, Staysure, Nationwide, Post Office, Aviva, Lloyds Bank, InsureandGo, Barclays, Coverwise, and AXA |
Segments Covered in the Report
UK Travel Insurance Channels Outlook (Value, GBP Billion, 2020-2022)
- PCW
- Insurer
- Bank
- Broker
- Affinity
- Travel Agent
- Flight Operator
- Cruise Operator
UK Travel Insurance Methods Outlook (Value, GBP Billion, 2020-2022)
- Online Via a PC/Laptop
- Online Via a Smartphone/Tablet
- Phone
- Face to Face
- Kiosk at Airport
- By Post
- Through the Provider’s App
Reasons to Buy
- Understand consumer purchasing decisions and how they influence the travel insurance market.
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- Compare the Net Promoter Scores of key travel insurance providers.
- Discover which providers lead the way in the travel insurance space and learn about new product innovations.
- Adapt your distribution strategy to ensure it still meets customer purchasing behaviors.
InsureandGo
Staysure
Barclays
Post Office
Aviva
Admiral
Direct Line
AXA
Coverwise
Direct Line
AllClear
Allianz
Avanti
Age UK
American Express
The AA
Multitrip.com
Direct Travel Insurance
Go Travel Insurance
Goodtogoinsurance.com
Holiday Extras
CoverForYou
NatWest
Halifax
Lloyds Bank
HSBC
Virgin Money
Santander
Argos
M&S Bank
Sainsbury’s
Asda
John Lewis
Saga
Bank of Scotland
Collinson Insurance
Zurich
Tesco Bank
Thomson
Comparethemarket
Confused.com
Gocompare.com
MoneySuperMarket
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Frequently asked questions
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Which was the leading channel in the UK travel insurance market in 2022?
In 2022, PCW was the leading channel in the UK travel insurance market.
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Which was the leading method used for purchasing insurance policies in the UK travel insurance market in 2022?
In 2022, Purchases through PC/laptop was the leading method used for purchasing insurance policies in the UK travel insurance market.
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Who are the major players operating in the UK travel insurance market?
In 2022, the major players operating in the UK travel insurance market were Admiral, Staysure, Nationwide, Post Office, Aviva, Lloyds Bank, InsureandGo, Barclays, Coverwise, and AXA.
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Which company held the highest UK travel insurance market share?
In 2022, Admiral held the highest share in the UK travel insurance market.
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