Generali Global Assistance (GGA) has announced that it will support upcoming smart vaccination and digital health pass initiatives by adding custom options to its travel insurance offerings and endorsing the Good Health Pass and the World Health Organization’s Smart Vaccination Certificate Working Group initiatives.
GGA will tailor certain travel insurance offerings to accommodate new entry requirements across the globe. GGA also endorses various smart vaccination and digital health pass initiatives that provide travelers with information on changing country requirements.
“Successful implementation of these initiatives will allow travelers to verify their coverage prior to departure and give them an opportunity to update certain coverage limits, such as medical coverage, in accordance with the destination country’s requirements,” GGA said.
The insurer will also continue covering epidemic-related illnesses as a covered reason to cancel or interrupt a trip, along with reimbursements for emergency medical care, emergency medical transportation, change fees, and loyalty points redeposit fees.
“As a travel insurance provider, we want to play a leading role in creating a seamless travel experience for our customers,” said Chris Carnicelli, CEO of GGA. “As a result, we chose to endorse some of the leading smart vaccination and digital health pass initiatives while tailoring our offerings to accommodate the growing number of new entry requirements around the globe. We look forward to adding value to these cross-sector initiatives by leveraging our extensive experience mitigating risks for individuals and institutions to help facilitate the return of international travel and reinvigorate the global economy.”
In addition, the insurer will be supporting the Good Health Pass, an open, inclusive, cross-border initiative that brings together companies and organizations from the technology, health and travel sectors. It will also be supporting the WHO’s Smart Vaccination Certificate Working Group, a consortium focused on establishing standards for a common architecture for a digital smart vaccination certificate.
“As a company focused on caring for our customers during their most difficult moments with products that directly impact their travel experience, we felt it was our duty to play a proactive role in promoting a smooth return to travel through these initiatives,” Carnicelli said.
