Allianz Global Assistance has forged a new deal with Iberia, offering travel insurance in the UK.

The agreement sees existing work with Iberia in other countries expanding to open up new opportunities within the UK travel market.

Iberia is a market leader on routes between Europe and Latin America, operating a fleet of 144 aircraft offering 700 flights each day to 40 countries.

The Iberia Group also belongs to the International Airlines Group, one of the largest aviation groups in the world, making this an important strategic partnership for Allianz Global Assistance.

Lee Taylor, chief sales officer, Allianz Global, UK, commented: “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Iberia Group to include travel insurance for the UK market.

“This is a clear illustration of the quality of cover we already provide for Iberia in other countries. We look forward to working closely with Iberia in the future to identify new opportunities and further develop our partnership.”