ICICI Lombard General Insurance, India’s leading private general insurer, today unveiled its inaugural travel trends study, the ‘WanderSafe Report 2025’. Conducted in partnership with Hansa Research, the report captures insights from Indian international travellers. As a comprehensive, one-of-its-kind publication, it offers a data-backed view of the travel ecosystem, built on extensive primary and secondary research and enriched with strategic inputs from senior leaders, influential partners, and key industry stakeholders. The study reveals emerging travel behaviours, evolving perceptions of travel insurance, and noteworthy patterns across metro cities and Tier 1 towns.
The survey, which included perspectives from Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X travellers (63% male, 37% female), indicates a strong overall preference for Asian destinations, supported by convenient visa processes and improved connectivity. North America continues to hold significant appeal as well. The study also highlights clear generational differences, with younger travellers—particularly Gen Z and Millennials—showing greater interest in long-haul destinations such as Australia and Europe/UK compared to Gen X.
According to the WanderSafe Report 2025, overall awareness of travel insurance in India is high, with nearly 88% of travellers reporting familiarity, driven by recent disruptions such as flight delays, climate events, and global conflicts. The report also highlights a major digital shift, with digital-first journeys and embedded insurance solutions becoming increasingly common, and consumers now expecting flexible, personalised, and on-demand protection that fits seamlessly into their travel planning.
