We’re no longer offering standalone travel insurance
Following careful consideration Clydesdale Bank have made the difficult decision to stop offering retail travel insurance underwritten by American International Group UK Limited (AIG).
What this means for existing customers
If you have an Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance policy:
You’ll receive a letter from AIG 30 days before your renewal date providing you with details of an alternative travel insurance product.
In the meantime, please be assured that you’ll continue to be covered until your renewal date. Any claims up to this date will still be handled by the AIG claims team, as normal.
If you have any questions, you can contact AIG on 0345 602 6917 (open Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday and Bank Holidays 9am – 5pm).
Go boldly with Virgin Money Travel Insurance
Don’t worry, if you’re looking for a new policy then Virgin Money Travel Insurance has got your back– just head over to Virgin Money to find out more about Defaqto rated travel insurance.
Get cover for cancellations, trips-cut-short and medical expenses – even if you’ve been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Virgin Money is a trading name of Clydesdale Bank PLC. Virgin Money Travel Insurance is provided by InsureandGo. Policy terms and exclusions apply.
Important information for existing customers
Coronavirus support for travel insurance customers
For our latest guidance, frequently asked questions, and to find out what you’re covered for, visit our dedicated coronavirus hub.
Travel insurance policy documents
- Insurance Product Information Document - Single trip
- Insurance Product Information Document - Multi trip
- Policy document
Travel insurance is provided and underwritten by American International Group UK Limited (FCA No 781109) which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Formerly the Financial Services Authority) and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Clydesdale Bank will not charge you a fee for arranging Travel Insurance but will receive commission from AIG for any sale made and subsequent policies renewed.
Medical Cover Directory – Access to Cover for Medical Conditions
The Money & Pensions Service has introduced a directory of travel insurance firms who can help consumers with existing medical conditions access to travel insurance that covers their conditions. This will help customers better understand how and where to get more affordable insurance if they are travelling with a medical condition(s). For example, this might include how you can get cover for a condition that may be currently excluded on your policy or where you are paying an additional premium to cover your medical condition(s).
If you would like further information, please visit the Money & Pensions Service website at https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en or call 0800 138 7777.
Brexit Update - Travel Insurance
If you’re planning a trip to a European country in the next few months, you might be wondering if everything will go according to plan now that the UK has left the EU.
The UK government and the European Commission have said that everything should continue to run as normal, including your flights. But if you do need to make a Brexit-related claim, we’re here to help.
How will Brexit affect your Clydesdale Bank travel insurance?
What happens if your baggage is delayed?
Your cover will work in the usual way, please double check the terms and conditions in your policy.
What happens if you have to pay for medical treatment while you’re away?
Your cover will work in the usual way. Your policy doesn’t require you to have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), so your policy and coverage will stay the same.
What happens if your trip is cancelled, cut short or you miss your departure?
Your travel insurance works on a ‘named perils’ basis. That means the insurance protects you against the problems or events specifically named in your policy.
Brexit isn’t one of these, so you won’t be covered if a Brexit-related event means you have to cancel or cut short your trip, or if you are delayed or miss your departure because of it. This includes if you are not able to get the passport or visa you need for your trip, so be sure to check yours is valid as soon as possible. You can head to www.gov.uk for lots of helpful information on this.
What happens if you experience any other problems?
If you (or any other person covered by this policy) are unable to complete your trip because of reasons out with your control and these reasons fall within the conditions of the policy, your cover will continue as normal.
Changed your mind?
You can cancel your policy within 14 days of buying it or receiving your policy documents (whichever is latest). We’ll provide a full refund as long as you haven’t travelled or made a claim in that time.
If more than 14 days has passed since you bought your policy, we’ll still provide a refund but we’ll make a deduction based on how long you’ve been on risk for cancellation cover, plus a £15 admin fee. Again, we can only do this if you have not travelled or made a claim yet.
Here to help
Every claim is handled on a case-by-case basis, according to your policy’s terms and conditions.
If you have any questions about travel insurance and Brexit, please contact AIG Travel on 0345 602 6917 or clydesdalebanktravel@aig.com.
You can find impartial information and guidance on money matters on the “Money advice service” website.
Clydesdale Bank is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), Find out more.