Travel Insurance
Holiday medical treatment costs a fortune
The average cost of medical bills for Brits taken ill or injured abroad has reached dramatic levels, prompting warnings that travel insurance is more important than ever.
Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance revealed details of claims made by customers for medical treatment in 10 popular holiday destinations, with the average claim being £1,333. There was some significant variation: […]
Brits risking costly mini breaks by skipping travel insurance
British holidaymakers are taking unnecessary risks by travelling abroad for short breaks without adequate insurance, a survey suggested this week.
Insurance firm Protect Your Bubble found that 84% of people take out travel insurance for trips of a week or more, but just 48% do so on a European "minibreak."
When those who didn’t take out insurance […]
Travel operator bankruptcy cover to be expanded
The government is planning a major expansion in the protection offered to travelers when companies go bankrupt.
At the moment, a scheme known as Air Travel Organiser’s Licensing (ATOL) covers travellers who book package holidays: that is, the accommodation and flight are bought from the same operator. If such companies go bankrupt, the scheme pays a […]
Travel insurance price hikes may be imminent
Travel insurance premiums may rise rapidly next year if rumours from the industry are correct.
There are predictions that cheaper policies may rise by as much as 40%, while Axa travel insurance has confirmed that an increase of at least 10% is imminent.
At least three factors are contributing to the expected increases: a growing level of […]
First snow brings flurry of winter travel insurance advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned that 31% of Brits going on winter sports holidays do so without adequate travel insurance.
Officials gave examples of potential costs from suffering an accident abroad while uninsured, ranging from £6,400 for a broken bone in France to £23,000 for a spinal fracture in South America.
The FCO also highlighted […]
Post Office voted Best Travel Insurance Provider
The Post Office has won the award for Best Travel Insurance Provider at the 2010 British Travel Awards.
The annual gala awards night took place on 4th November in London where the Post Office beat competition from Insure and Go and Lloyds TSB to take the accolade for the fifth year which is voted for by […]
Travel Insurance now required for holiday’s in the Channel Islands
Holidaymakers are being reminded that they will need travel insurance if they visit the Channel Islands. The destination is no longer covered by a longstanding agreement with the British government.
The Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom, but rather are a crown dependency. This means that they belong to the Queen, but have […]
Travel insurance compulsory for Cuba visitors
The Cuban government has announced that travel insurance will be mandatory for all foreign tourists from 1 May.
Originally the country’s government had said only policies from a list of approved providers would be acceptable. No such list has been published yet, despite requests, and it looks as if officials have now dropped the idea of […]
Volcanic ash fallout creates interest in premium travel insurance cover
One price comparison website is reporting that the aftermath of the volcanic ash clouds from Iceland has not only led to more interest in taking out travel insurance, but has prompted more people to consider so-called "premium policies".
That name doesn’t refer to the money paid by the policyholder, but rather the level of cover taken […]
Volcano chaos sparks travel insurance queries
The closure of all British airspace over safety fears after volcanic ash drifted over Britain has left passengers consulting their travel insurance policies.
European laws require airlines to offer customers a full refund or a transfer to a new flight after such a cancellation. They are also required to offer some meals or refreshments in the […]