World Nomads partners with Collinson to enhance its travel insurance offering for UK and Ireland

World Nomads has announced the launch of its new Annual Multi-Trip (AMT) product in the UK and Ireland, following a new strategic underwriting partnership with Collinson.

The new AMT policy allows for multiple trips within a one-year period under a single policy, offering cost-effective coverage for frequent international and domestic travellers. This product caters to World Nomads’ core demographic: independent travellers with a passion for adventure and high-energy activities, including coverage for over 150 adventure sports activities under the Standard and Explorer Plan. Additionally, a higher age limit (up to 69 years) and free coverage for children (aged under 18) when travelling with adult relatives or friends applies.

New services

World Nomads is also introducing additional services for AMT Standard and Explorer Plan policyholders, including:  

• SmartDelay: providing access to over 1,500 airport lounges or alternative benefits, such as spa, sleep pods and restaurant discounts, for travellers experiencing flight delays of more than 90 minutes 
• Air Doctor: connecting travellers to private doctors and medical advice in destinations where public health services may be overstretched and/or unable to treat international travellers. 

Enhanced benefits

New benefits across single-trip and AMT insurance products include increased coverage limits and enhanced benefits for trip cancellation and delays, emergency medical expenses, personal baggage, and personal liability, to ensure travellers are better protected against a wider range of travel-related issues. 

Jonathan Frankham, World Nomads’ General Manager for UK and Europe, said: “Our research found that most travellers (65%) in the UK and Ireland prioritise policies that cover year-round adventures, which is why we have extended our offerings to include even more adventure activities.”

Greg Lawson, Head of Travel Insurance at Collinson, added: “Given both Collinson and World Nomads are established and respected brands by travellers globally, our collaboration in developing an AMT product that delivers what today’s travellers demand from their travel experience and insurance demonstrates our commitment in offering fair value, flexibility and choice to the consumer.” 

Collinson won Travel & Health Insurer of the Year at the 2023 ITIJ Awards in November last year.