Travel Insurance
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 […]