Thomas Cook & SOTC Launch Unique Visa Rejection Cover
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launched a unique Trip Cancellation due to Visa Rejection Cover. Underwritten by ICICI Lombard, this insurance solution protects travelers from financial losses due to visa rejection. It covers non-recoverable advance payments for accommodation and travel.
The introduction of a novel insurance product is a strategic move that could enhance the company's value proposition and attract more customers, potentially leading to increased revenue and market share.
The launch of a new, unique insurance product that addresses a customer pain point and offers financial protection is a positive development for the company.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have launched a unique Trip Cancellation due to Visa Rejection Cover. This pioneering insurance solution safeguards travelers against financial losses arising from visa rejections, making them the first in the Indian travel and travel insurance industry to offer such dedicated coverage.
The product, underwritten by ICICI Lombard, will indemnify the insured for non-recoverable advance payments towards accommodation and travel, including applicable official cancellation charges, if a customer's visa application (excluding immigrant or employment visas) is rejected. This cover is available across Group and FIT tours, as well as MICE and corporate travel businesses.
Mr. Abraham Alapatt, President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, stated that the cover is thoughtfully designed to address the gap of non-refundable losses due to visa rejections, reinforcing the companies' commitment to offering innovative solutions and meaningful reassurance to customers.
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