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Summer 2024 will go down in assistance insurance history! The Assuralia figures have just been released and they're staggering: 437,110 calls handled in July and August, nearly 40,000 more calls than in 2023. Behind these statistics are thousands of Belgian holidaymakers who needed help far from home.
You thought vacations were meant for relaxation? Think again! In just two months, insurers handled 130,163 assistance cases and organized 6,115 repatriations. That's an average of 100 repatriations per day throughout the entire summer. Impressive, isn't it?
Picture this: you're on a family trip in Italy, enjoying your well-deserved vacation, when suddenly... a fall and injury. Your condition doesn't allow for a car ride home, you're hundreds of kilometers from home with your children. What do you do?
This is similar to what happened to a Belgian mother this summer in Spain. Result: nearly €1,900 in intervention costs for medical repatriation by plane, taxis at departure and arrival points, and on-site support. Without medical assistance insurance, imagine the bill!
Situations can vary greatly: heart problem in Greece, mountain biking accident in Austria, food poisoning in Portugal... Each intervention represents significant costs and above all enormous stress when you're far from home.
What these Assuralia figures reveal is that assistance isn't limited to reimbursement. When you call, you have a team of professionals available 24/7 who mobilize their international network to get you out of trouble.
Language barriers, unfamiliarity with local healthcare systems, situation stress... When you're far from home, even a small problem can quickly become a real headache. Assistance is that helping hand that guides and supports you through these difficult moments.
Assistance centers literally worked around the clock this summer: over 7,000 calls handled daily, 1,900 cases opened every day. Mind-boggling numbers!
At SWINZ, we understand that your life isn't limited to a single risk. Neither are your vacations! That's why our all-in-one approach automatically integrates the assistance coverage you need.
- Medical and accident assistance: In case of accident or medical issue in Europe, our assistance intervenes to support you. Medical expenses, medical repatriation: we handle the essentials for your health and safety.
- Personal liability: You accidentally break something in your rental? Your children cause damage at the hotel pool? No panic, your family liability covers you worldwide.
- Legal protection: Damage caused by the hotel owner, problem with a Belgian travel organizer... Our legal protection accompanies you through procedures.
No more multiple contract headaches! With SWINZ, your essential protection is automatically included in your pack, alongside your other guarantees.
Summer 2024 once again demonstrated the crucial importance of travel assistance. With over 12,000 medical interventions in July and August alone, and costs that can reach thousands of Euros for complex repatriation, we understand why more and more Belgians are choosing protection.
Because yes, behind these statistics are human stories. Families who were able to continue their vacations peacefully thanks to quick intervention, parents reassured to know their child was well taken care of abroad, travelers who avoided financial catastrophe.
Whether you're going on a family seaside trip, a couple's mountain getaway, or solo travel to the other side of the world, risks exist. But with the right protection, you can travel with peace of mind.
Summer 2024 proved it: assistance isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. So before you pack your bags for your next European vacation, take time to check your coverage. And for more distant destinations, consider additional travel insurance.
With SWINZ, protect yourself, protect your loved ones, and go on vacation with the peace of mind you deserve!
More info on www.swinz.be or download our terms and conditions and product information document.
