Lloyd added: This meant that the insurance industry, like many other businesses, were being asked to react to huge changes with little notice so many could not provide cover in time for holidaymakers’ trips.
While travel insurance policies may be more comprehensive now compared to last year, it s vital holidaymakers check the small print when buying cover.
Lloyd said: “The good news is that many insurers have adapted and travellers now have a range of COVID-19 travel insurance policies to choose from should they wish to go abroad, but only when the FCDO advise it is safe to do so.