Travel Insurance News

NHS Swine Flu Service Can Validate Travel Insurance Claims

Travel insurance isn't just about protection whilst you're on your travels. Cancellation cover within your travel insurance policy is designed to give you financial protection if you're unable to go on your holiday due to an unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstance. One such issue which could stop you going abroad is swine flu.

24th July, 2009

Travellers To Suffer from Goverment's Increase to Flight Insurance Scheme

The Department for Transport today annouced that it is due to increase the levy charged by the industry's flight insurance scheme from 1st October 2009. As a result, Holidaysmakers can expect to hit in as the cost looks to be passed from the airlines to their passengers.

16th July, 2009

Travel Insurance More Important Than Ever as Medical Costs Abroad Rise

Insurance provder Direct Line have released figures showing the average cost of medical treament abroad has risen - highlighting the importance of having travel insurance in place before you go on holiday.

7th July, 2009

Getting Drunk on Holiday Could Invalidate Your Travel Insurance

Most of us enjoy a few drinks during our holidays and rightly so - but those drinks can add up. If you have an accident when drunk you might find your travel insurance won't cover your treatment.

3rd July, 2009

If You Book Your Holiday in a Hurry Check the Details, Say AA Insurance

Approximately one-third of all beach holidays booked by travellers in the UK are decided upon and booked in a hurry say AA Travel Insurance - but warn travellers to look carefully at the details of the trip, including the level of insurance included.

2nd July, 2009

Passengers Warned to Be Wary of Airlines "Opt-Out" Travel Insurance

Passengers booking flights online are being warned to look out for "opt-out" travel insurance which is still automatically being added by various airlines - despite an EU ruling which banned the practice last November.

30th June, 2009

Travellers Urged to Check Insurance for Delayed Departures

Holidaymakers are being urged to check their travel insurance policies for "delayed departure" and holiday abandonment cover.

25th June, 2009

Travel Insurance Sales Increase as Summer Approaches

New insurance statistics have revealed a sudden increase in travel insurance enquiries, as holidaymakers take necessary measures to protect themselves and their belongings during their summertime getaways.

17th June, 2009

Adventurous Holidaymakers Putting Themselves at Risk

As more and more Brits discover the highs of an adventure holiday, AXA Insurance warns they are not taking out the right type of travel insurance - and putting themselves at risk

11th June, 2009

"Drunk Accidents" Likely to Invalidate Travel Insurance Claims

70 percent of British holidaymakers unaware that their travel insurance policy won’t cover drunken accidents.

10th June, 2009

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