Draft:AllClear Travel Insurance

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AllClear Travel Insurance Limited
AllClear Travel
Company typePrivate limited company
IndustryInsurance
FoundedBraintree, Essex, United Kingdom (2000 (2000))
Headquarters,
ProductsTravel insurance
Number of employees
365 (Jan 2024)
Websitewww.allcleartravel.co.uk

AllClear (officially known as AllClear Travel Insurance) is a British Travel Insurance company. They specialise in providing cover for older travellers and those with medical conditions. It is based in the United Kingdom and also has operations in Australia.

AllClear Travel Insurance is arranged by IES Limited, which is registered in Gibraltar, IES Limited is licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and trades into the UK on a freedom of services basis.

As of March 2024, they have a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot with over 120,000 reviews.[1].

History[edit]

AllClear was launched in Brentwood, Essex, in 2000, where it stayed until relocating to Romford in 2009. It was the first provider of specialist medical travel insurance cover in the UK.

In 2010, AllClear re-launched its website to offer the first Medical Travel Insurance comparison site.

AllClear entered a relationship with MAPFRE ASISTENCIA to underwrite its policies in December 2011.

Since 2011, The British Insurance Brokers Association(BIBA) has appointed AllClear to provide members with a specialist Medical Travel Insurance product[2].

Between 2014 and 2015, AllClear launched services in Australia.

In September 2021, AllClear entered a new underwriter relationship with Zurich PLC and acquired InsureandGo[3][4][5], following MAPFRE ASISTENCIA’s withdrawal from the UK Travel Insurance market.

In January 2022 AllClear announced further expansion with the opening of a new office in Cardiff, Wales[6].

Throughout 2023 on into 2024, AllClear conducted several studies via PR firms, including one into safe tap water[7],another into the most popular landmarks around the world[8][9][10], the most luxurious airports in the world[11][12][13], and the most popular cruise destinations[14].

Partnerships[edit]

AllClear works closely with a number of key partners, to provide Travel Insurance to their members, including AgeCo[15], who raise funds for the charity, Age UK. Other partners include The Telegraph[16], Diabetes UK[17] and Stroke Association[18].

ESG commitment[edit]

AllClear has a long running commitment to improving its Environmental, Social responsibility and Governance responsibilities.

Awards and recognition[edit]

2024[edit]

AllClear Gold Plus Travel Insurance was awarded Which? Best Buy status[19].

2023[edit]

Insurance Times Awards, Customer Champion of the Year, Winner[20].

UK Broker Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Winner[21][22]

Broker Innovation Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Digital Intermediary & Outstanding Service to the Customer, Winner x3[23].

2022[edit]

UK Broker Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year - Winner[24].

Insurance Times Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Bronze[25]

2021[edit]

British Insurance Awards, Customer Care & Brand Management, Winner x2.[26]

2020[edit]

Insurance Times Awards, Customer Champion of the Year, Bronze.

2019[edit]

European Contact Centre and Customer Service Awards. Most Effective Learning and Development Initiative & Best Voice of the Employee Programme, Winner x2.

British Insurance Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Winner.

Insurance Times, Customer Champion of the Year, Bronze.

UK Customer Experience Awards, Customers at the Heart of Everything, Silver.

Broker Innovation Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Winner.

UK Broker Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Winner.

2018[edit]

Best Companies to Work For Accreditation.

Drum Search Awards, Best SEO Campaign of the Year, Winner.

Insurance Times Awards, Personal Lines Broker of the Year, Winner.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "AllClear Travel Insurance is rated "Excellent" with 4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot". Trustpilot. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  2. ^ "BIBA". BIBA. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. ^ Ruel2021-09-01T14:45:00+01:00, Clare. "AllClear Travel Insurance buys Mapfre's InsureandGo amid plans for 'significant growth'". Insurance Times. Retrieved 2024-04-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Ltd, Jacobs Media Group. "AllClear Travel Insurance doubles in size with acquisition". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  5. ^ "AllClear Travel Insurance buys InsureandGo - Insurance Age". www.insuranceage.co.uk. 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  6. ^ Cuenca, Oliver. "AllClear establishes new Cardiff office". ITIJ. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  7. ^ "Drinking Tap Water Abroad: Where You Should And Shouldn't". HuffPost UK. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  8. ^ Kelly, Liv (2023-09-01). "This map shows every country's most popular landmark". Time Out Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  9. ^ Mustafa, Tanyel (2023-09-22). "These incredible maps show the most popular landmarks in every country". Metro. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  10. ^ Puymbroeck, Camille Van (2023-09-06). "The world's most popular tourist attractions". Travel Tomorrow. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  11. ^ Boyd, Milo (2024-03-08). "UK has one of world's 'most luxurious' airports with Champagne and caviar bar". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  12. ^ Puymbroeck, Camille Van (2024-03-11). "Dubai Airport named the most luxurious in the world". Travel Tomorrow. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  13. ^ "This Airport Was Just Named the Most Luxurious in the World". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  14. ^ "The most popular cruise destination might surprise you". Good Housekeeping. 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  15. ^ Cuenca, Oliver. "AllClear partners with Age Co". ITIJ. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  16. ^ "Travel Insurance Services". The Telegraph. 2021-08-20. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  17. ^ "Travel insurance". Diabetes UK. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  18. ^ "AllClear Travel Insurance for stroke survivors | Stroke Association". www.stroke.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  19. ^ Sobers, Dean (2024-03-26). "Best travel insurance companies and policies 2024". Which?. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  20. ^ "Congratulations to the Class of 2023 | Insurance Times Awards 2023 Winners". Insurance Times Awards 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  21. ^ "Winners 2023". UK Broker Awards. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  22. ^ Times 2023-12-06T16:52:00+00:00, Insurance. "Insurance Times Awards 2023: AllClear Insurance invests in technology to maintain customer-first approach". Insurance Times. Retrieved 2024-04-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ Miller, Josie (2023-09-08). "Congratulations to the winners of the Broker Innovation Awards 2023". Broker Awards. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  24. ^ "Winners 2023". UK Broker Awards. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  25. ^ "Congratulations to the 2022 Winners | Insurance Times Awards 2022 | Insurance Times". IT Awards 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  26. ^ Bullock, Clara. "AllClear receives award for Best Customer Care". ITIJ. Retrieved 2024-04-04.