Coronavirus insurance falls short

Less than one in 100 travel insurance policies provide "complete" cover for coronavirus-related disruption, according to Which?

Out of 263 travel insurance policies, the consumer group rated just two as offering complete Covid-19 cover.

The policies are HSBC UK select and cover and Barclays travel pack.

They protect travellers against cancellation due to changes in advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or government lockdowns prohibiting travel; testing positive for Covid-19 or being told to selfisolate; and medical costs and repatriation.

Both policies are available to customers of these banks and can only be bought alongside other insurance products, Which? said.

The consumer group said buying good quality insurance has never been more important as disruption to international travel continues.