Overly complex products have turned consumers off to travel insurance, says Adrian Shaw, Medical Insurance Director at AAIB and founder of Expat Compare.

Millions of expats around the globe travel home for the holidays. But only a fraction purchase international travel or medical insurance. This is a both a major liability for expats (who could face huge medical bills in an emergency) and a missed opportunity for international insurers.

Adrian Shaw, founder of the insurance aggregator Expat Compare, explains the lack of consumer awareness and what insurers can do to tap the market’s potential. Continue reading