News & Communications
QBE advocates communication with the market and considers sharing information with stakeholders an integral part of business. This section provides links to Press Releases and News.
QBE media announcements can be found in the QBE Group website. The table below contains media announcements and news that are relevant to the Hong Kong market.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2010 | QBE Offers Online Travel Insurance to Cathay Pacific and Dragonair Passengers |
AnnouncementQBE Offers Online Travel Insurance to Cathay Pacific and Dragonair Passengers
(8 Feb - 2010 Hong Kong) QBE Hongkong & Shanghai Insurance Ltd (QBE) announced that with effect from today, customers of Cathay Pacific (CX) and Dragonair (KA) will be given the opportunity to purchase international comprehensive travel insurance together with their flight on the internet booking engines respectively at www.cathaypacific.com.hk and www.dragonair.com.hk.
“We believe that in today’s travel environment, disruptions to travel plans are increasingly common and it is important that CX and KA customers are provided with the right protection against unexpected circumstances while they are travelling.” said Jecky Lui, General Manager of QBE.
This quick and efficient online travel solution will provide passengers with the opportunity to access instant cover and emergency assistance, giving them added protection during their travel to all international destinations.
“QBE is focused on providing added value services to CX and KA passengers and with this convenient service, we aim to be able to deliver peace of mind and financial protection all in one single transaction.” added Lui.
CX and KA passengers will also have access to the QBE Online Travel Self Service Portal which will allow them to manage their travel insurance policies. “Travellers will be able to view and amend their travel insurance policies through our portal which is accessible via the internet. This will give CX and KA customers easy access and convenience anytime, anywhere in the world.” said Lui.
QBE is introducing this service for outbound HK passengers for this pilot launch and will be announcing the commencement for the other CX and KA ports in the coming months.
To know more about this online travel insurance, please visit www.cathaypacific.com.hk or www.dragonair.com.hk.
For Chinese version of the announcement, please click here.