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Cutting-edge travel insurance provider, battleface, known for its modular and flexible insurance products, is excited to announce a new partnership with award-winning Stella Insurance.
Yonder Travel Insurance, a travel insurance comparison site, is thrilled to announce its partnership with battleface. Yonder customers will now be able to view, compare, and purchase highly innovative and customizable battleface plans in just minutes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 28th, 2023 — Leading travel insurance provider battleface today announced a strategic partnership with CELITECH, a leading telecommunications provider dedicated to delivering cutting-edge connectivity services for travellers via eSIM technology. Partnership offers travellers immediate access to mobile internet services through remotely accessed eSIMs, improving connectivity while travelling battleface will offer CELITECH’s eSIMs … Read more
Travel insurance provider battleface today announced its integration with Concur Travel. The new offering is designed to deliver customizable travel protection benefits for corporate, bleisure and group travel
As demand for summer travel surges and travel bookings soar, VisitorsCoverage, a global travel insurance marketplace, predicts a rise in customizable travel booking options.
Travel Insurance provider, battleface, which offers embedded modular insurance for partners and their customers alike, has today announced the launch of its tech platform where partners can build their own tailored products.
The travel insurance industry must catch-up with the frictionless, hyper-personalized travel booking trends or risk becoming irrelevant.
Designed specifically to protect pets and their owners while traveling domestically or internationally, the partnership will offer BringFido customers with protection options if the unexpected happens to pets and their owners while traveling together.
battleface today announced a new partnership with AirLegit, the air travel technology company, with the launch of its FlightGuard48 product globally.
Travel insurance provider battleface announced its debut into Canada today with an all-new travel insurance product as part of a new partnership with Hunter McCorquodale. The expansion into the Canadian market offers comprehensive, affordable travel insurance for single-trip travellers both domestically and internationally.
battleface launches Robin Assist, travel insurance as a service COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 10th, 2023 — Travel insurance provider battleface today announced the launch of Robin Assist, a new tech-driven platform as a service. Built for insurance carriers, brokers, managing general agents (MGAs) and self-insured enterprise partners, the global API-driven insurtech platform supports travel insurance ... Read more
Travel insurance provider battleface today announced the launch of its Multi-Trip Annual product, ideal for frequent and spontaneous travellers, people taking drive trips, staying in multiple vacation rentals a year, or those combining business and leisure travel.
Travel insurance provider battleface today announced the launch of a brand new customisable travel insurance product to service the specific needs of the business travel market.
battleface, a full-stack global company, today announced the launch of its in-house U.S. travel insurance claims operations in a commitment to deliver a superior customer experience.
Today, leading travel insurance company, battleface, released findings from its latest research on the most sustainable cities in the United States. As travelers take to the roads and skies in droves this summer amidst an ongoing climate crisis, battleface wanted to highlight the cities taking the lead on sustainability measures.
battleface today announced the launch of its partnership with TripActions, the all-in-one travel, corporate card, and expense management solution that leverages real-time data to help companies keep traveling employees safe, reduce spend, and drive productivity.
battleface today released its first annual U.S. Travel Insurance Consideration Report. Conducted by Opinium Research, the new survey found that while 80 percent of Americans intend to travel domestically this year, only three in 10 Americans plan to consider protecting their trip investments by purchasing travel insurance. Respondents cited price and ability to customize coverage … Read more
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Travel insurance provider battleface, today announced its latest pledge for social impact through a new partnership with Too Fly Foundation, a creative non-profit organization on a mission to make the study abroad experience accessible for all students throughout the United States. The newly announced partnership is the company’s latest in an ongoing commitment to increased … Read more
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest organisation of journalists and Travel Insurance provider battleface, today announced the re-launch of international travel plan for IFJ members to include medical expense benefits caused by or resulting from Covid-19.
battleface today announced its partnership with Mondee, a rapid growth, technology-first travel marketplace with a portfolio of globally recognized brands in the leisure, retail, and corporate travel sectors.
As France opens its borders to UK travellers* following a temporary ban, a new poll just launched by research platform Opinium and commissioned by travel insurer, battleface, reveals that 12% of Brits will now be planning a summer holiday to France. The poll, conducted on 13 January 2022, asked 2000 people “if France opens its … Read more
Over half of parents (53%) with teens say the costs of tests for their children before, during and after their holiday are preventing them from booking last minute getaways, new data from battleface has found.*
Travel insurance provider, battleface is partnering with the world’s largest adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel to help their UK and EU customers find flexible travel insurance for their trips.
One in ten UK adults are or were planning to go skiing or snowboarding this coming winter season, rising to almost a quarter (24%) of 18-34 year olds. Of those intending to go on a winter ski/snowboarding break, 90% say that the uncertainty of the Covid-19 situation across Europe has caused changes to their winter plans with almost a third (29%) opting to swap the slopes for the beach and go on a winter sun holiday instead.
The research – commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface – found that respondents had guessed that this would cost an average of £3,000, but the reality is close to £10,000. 12% of those surveyed said they hadn’t considered the cost of this and as many as 25% of respondents had never taken out specific winter sports cover.
The research – commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface – found that amongst those who did not take out specific winter sports cover, 29% did not take out another form of travel insurance.
New data shows 70% would like to try a different snow sport on their next snow trip despite similar percentage feeling out of practice. 71% of skiers and boarders feel out of practice due to the pandemic Over half are planning another snow sports holiday by the end of 2022. New data* shows that the … Read more
Travel insurance firm battleface Inc. empowers Americans to protect their travel plans with the latest release of their new modular tech platform. The first of its kind to enter the U.S. travel insurance market, the battleface platform offers travelers greater flexibility and choice while maximizing opportunities for cost savings.
Known for providing travel insurance, including covering adventurous spirits, battleface’s next mission is launching insurance for space tourists. The new policy is a bespoke offer with benefits available including accidental death and permanent disablement. Underwritten by certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s. Sasha Gainullin, CEO of battleface said: “We are proud to be providing this pioneering product … Read more
Pent-up travel demand is no surprise with travelers desperate to take the roads and skies later this year and next. Call it revenge travel or simply the desperate need for a change in scenery, but Americans are looking abroad and most interested to get outside with adventurous activities, according to a recent study conducted by travel insurance disruptor, battleface.
New research* carried out by specialist travel insurers, battleface, has found that the majority (52%) of Brits consider general medical expenses, excluding COVID-19, as the top priority when booking travel insurance.
battleface Inc., the rapidly growing Insurtech known for designing innovative travel insurance products, today announces the launch of their latest product Discovery Travel Insurance. The new product is the first of its kind to launch in the U.S., changing the insurance game by shifting to a modular approach that allows today’s travelers to pick and choose the benefits they need based on their specific travel plans.
New research by travel insurance provider battleface has found that while 50% of Brits have been saving more since the pandemic, two-fifths (41%) of Brits are planning to spend more on their holidays once international travel resumes.
Brits now prepared to pay three times more for testing for international travel than they were three months ago Almost a quarter of Brits (24%) are planning to travel for family reasons in 2021/2022 Brits now prepared to pay £61 per person for all necessary COVID-19 testing – up from £22 per person in March … Read more
48% of Brits would consider taking a holiday to Spain this summer Similar numbers would consider travelling to other hot spot ‘amber’ destinations Three quarters of Brits are prepared to be vaccinated in order to travel internationally New research* by travel insurance provider battleface has found that almost half (48%) of Brits would consider taking a holiday to Spain this summer, with almost two … Read more
battleface Inc., the rapidly growing Insurtech that provides travelers with innovative insurance products, has launched a new Explorer Travel Insurance product in the U.S.
Travel insurance company battleface has joined Insurtech UK, the UK trade association representing insurance technology companies based in the UK.
Following the much-anticipated announcement of the Global Travel TaskForce’s green travel list, travel insurer, battleface, highlights that its policies remain valid irrespective of traffic light colour and/or changes in Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice.
battleface Inc., a rapidly growing tech-enabled company focused on providing innovative and relevant insurance products for travelers worldwide, today announced a new partnership with Spinnaker Insurance Company, a leading fronting carrier, wholly owned by Hippo Enterprises, the homeowners insurtech group.
Half Of Americans Have Faced Fees While Traveling That Could Have Been Prevented By Travel Insurance
Almost half of Americans have faced fees or had to absorb the cost of losses when traveling without travel insurance, a survey commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface found.
The research, commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface, shows that just under three quarters (70%) of UK adults do not know how, or when, they need to apply for a GHIC. Only 25% of adults surveyed were aware of the GHIC, showing a lack of awareness of the right to access emergency and medical care when travelling in the EU.
Travel insurance provider, battleface, is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Travel Insurance Award at the 2021 National Insurance Awards.
The research – commissioned by travel insurance provider battleface – shows that 62% of Brits are in favour of more countries adopting vaccination passports.
A new study* by travel insurance provider battleface reveals that Brits are willing to pay £22 per person on average for a PCR test (COVID test) before embarking on international travel. However, 33% said they would not be prepared to pay for a PCR test – either at home or at the airport – before travelling internationally.
According to a recent study by travel insurance provider battleface, over a third (35%) of Brits admitted they were not aware that European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) will become invalid from the 31st December when the UK ends the Brexit transition period.
battleface Inc., a rapidly growing tech-enabled insurance startup focused on providing innovative insurance products for travellers worldwide, today announced a $12-million Series A financing round from Columbus-based Drive Capital.
Travel insurance provider battleface, today announced a new winter sports add on to its Travel Medical insurance policies. The new optional winter sports insurance will provide travellers with cover for a wide range of activities including skiing, snowboarding and ice skating.
According to a new study by travel insurance provider battleface, two thirds (65%) of Brits would be prepared to take a COVID-19 vaccine, that has passed all necessary tests, if it meant they could travel internationally.
Travel insurance provider battleface is delighted to announce that it has won a 2020 International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Award in the category of International Travel & Health Insurer of the Year, sponsored by New Frontier Group.
Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, is proud to introduce battleface as its newest travel insurance provider.
Travel insurance provider battleface today announced a new partnership with The African Travel and Tourism Association ATTA to help bolster tourism to Africa.
Travel Insurance provider battleface, today announced its continued commitment for social change through a renewed loan matching partnership with Kiva, an international not for profit that facilitates crowdfunded loans for people underserved by financial institutions.
Travel insurance provider battleface is delighted to announce that it has been nominated for the 2020 International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Awards in the category of International Travel and Health Insurer of the Year.
Holiday Extras, the UK market leader in holiday extras such as airport parking, airport hotels, lounges and travel insurance, has expanded its COVID-19 insurance range to provide for destinations worldwide – even countries not on the FCDO’s exemption list.
Travel insurance provider battleface today announced a new Covid-19 travel insurance package. The new policy will give travellers the peace of mind they have been looking for to venture out safely, including to countries currently advised against travelling to by the FCDO.
Roanoke Travel Insurance, a subsidiary of Munich Re Specialty Group North America, has partnered with the travel insurance startup battleface to launch product sales in the United States.
Travellers to unconventional destinations have specific needs that regular insurance can’t meet. That’s why we created battleface. With YellowMay, we can help even more customers going to remote or challenging places stay safe.
Through this partnership, Rad Season has further developed their ability to provide an all-inclusive package plan for the way adventure seekers can achieve their travel experience.
With millions of participants worldwide, spectacular destinations across the globe and the thrill of navigating the air, at speed, kitesurfing is one of the hottest extreme sports going. Extreme sports don’t come without risk. That’s why battleface is excited to announce its partnership with GKA.
After a rigorous 5-month review process of our operations, vision, and future plans, Oxbow Partners selected battleface as one of the 2020 InsurTech Impact 25.
battleface is proud to announce membership with Tourism Cares, an organisation dedicated to use business as a force for good by convening, educating, and motivating travel sectors to make a positive impact through today’s adventurers and explorers.
battleface Inc., a rapidly growing tech-enabled insurance startup, focused on providing travel insurance products for unconventional travellers worldwide, announced today that it successfully closed its seed financing round with backing from leading strategic and venture capital investors.
battleface’s team re-confirmed its commitment to social good by launching its support for Kiva, an international nonprofit that facilitates crowdfunded loans for people underserved by financial institutions.
Today the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) the world largest organization of journalists, has announced it is partnering with battleface – a provider of specialist insurance benefits and services for travelers visiting or working internationally – to offer an all-inclusive travel insurance to journalists.
battleface, a specialty travel medical service for adventure travelers, will support one of the most iconic and challenging road trips for a landmark TV series, The Last Overland Project. The road trip first made history in 1955 when a group of young friends drove 16,000 km from London to Singapore.
After many inquiries from Swiss travelers and explorers, battleface is thrilled to announce it is offering services in Switzerland.
Greenlight Re Innovations (“GRI”), part of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., a specialist property and casualty reinsurance company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has announced it has made a strategic investment in Battleface, Inc., a managing general agent specializing in insurance that covers travel to remote, unstable or dangerous locations.
battleface is proud to announce a new partnership with MS Risk designed to provide a crisis response plan for all its customers. This coverage expands battleface’s current insurance offerings by providing full-service support in the event of violent crimes, wrongful detention, mysterious disappearance, kidnapping, blackmail, extortion, political threats, hijacking, and acts of terrorism.
battleface announced today it has expanded operations in the USA by establishing in Virginia. battleface plans to continue to create insurance products and services for travelers going abroad. battleface is now selling in 51 countries providing services to outside-the-box travelers all over the world.
CEO Sasha Gainullin and Managing Director Paul Simmonds are excited to announce the launch of battleface. Designed with the traveler in mind, battleface was created to offer tailored, accessible, and out-of-the-box insurance that allows peace of mind and customizable plans for every individual and group.
battleface Insurance Services Ltd joins British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA). BIBA play a fundamental role in the industry, representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and customers.
About battleface
battleface, Inc. is a full-stack global company enabling customers and partners to easily select travel insurance products and services that perfectly fit their needs. Access to custom built embedded products, relevant benefits and responsive customer service from any device, any time, any place – welcome to a better insurance experience. Welcome to battleface.
battleface travel insurance policies are continuously being updated to respond to the needs of today’s customers. Developed by battleface Inc, products are underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Berkley A&H, Crum & Forster and Pacific International Insurance, and distributed through:
- battleface Insurance Services Limited, a UK insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); registration number 774757
- battleface Underwriting Services SRL, a Belgian insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA); registration number BCE.0744.970.292
- battleface Insurance Services LLC, USA National Producer Number 18731960 (FL License number L107363/CA License number 0M75381)
- battleface Insurance Services Pty Limited, an insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ABN 28 650 606 045, AFSL 536280)
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