Norwich Union has set up a dedicated 24-hour travel helpline to provide information and assistance to its customers and business partners following the tragic events in the United States on Tuesday.
Norwich Union has set up a dedicated 24-hour travel helpline to provide information and assistance to its customers and business partners following the tragic events in the United States on Tuesday.
The helpline will be manned by Norwich Union staff, who will answer questions from customers and intermediaries about individual policy cover. They will also help with more general travel and claim enquires following the terrorist attacks.
The Freefone number for callers within the UK is 0800 028 3716. For those calling outside the UK, the number is +44 1738 493486 (international rates apply).
Simon Machell, claims director at the UK’s largest insurer, said: “Our priority is to do what we can to support any of our customers caught up in the aftermath of the terrible events in the United States earlier this week.”
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Jenny Chapman at Norwich Union on 08703 66 68 64
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