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You can find the latest travel insurance news from this section which may have an impact or be of interest to you, on your journey.




The essence of travel insurance
Finding and purchasing a travel insurance policy can sometimes be one of the most bewildering aspects to planning a much anticipated vacation or holiday abroad.
07/04/2008

New insurance policy offers cash back
A new concept in travel insurance is making waves in the online travel industry. No Claims CashBack is offering those who purchase their insurance policy a percentage of their fee back if they make no claims on the insurance.
27/03/2008

Friends finds a few liars
According to recent research published by Friends Provident, many people are applying for insurance policies using false information.
14/02/2008

Buying insurance online brings discounts
New research indicates that a growing number of Britons are both researching and buying their insurance policies online.
14/02/2008

Tips for travel insurance shopping
Factors that you should keep in mind when purchasing travel insurance policies.
14/01/2008

Advance purchase of travel insurance advised
Don't leave buying single trip travel insurance till late. Brits booking their holidays early have been known to leave their travel insurance. EHIC does not cover you as a full insurance.
09/01/2008

The fine print of winter sports insurance
25 per cent of Britons are going to neglect buying single trip travel insurance. This year one in seven of skiers are going on the slopes without medical care.
27/12/2007

Holiday travellers should consider insurance
YouGov has revealed that around five percent of the population will spend their Christmas abroad.
18/12/2007

First time buyers should find the right travel insurance
Take your time when buying travel insurance, read through the policy wording to know what it covers, this will help you feel relaxed on holiday.
12/12/2007

Jailed teacher prompts travel review
After the Teddy row in Sudan, the British government is reformulating the advice given to tourists with regard to local laws and customs.
11/12/2007

Insurance questions: from pregnancy to gap year travel
Booking travel insurance has became easier online, however for people with more complicated situations such as pregnancy, it can be difficult.
11/12/2007

Skiers and snowboarders travelling unprotected
Travellers packing their skis this winter are doing so without their insurance, according to a survey 28 per cent go without.
09/12/2007

Travel with the best... insurance
Going snowboarding or skiing this winter? Don't forget your travel insurance; there is no month like December for insurance claims.
30/11/2007

'Tis the season for holidays and hazards
Do not forget your single trip travel insurance when travelling abroad or booking a hazardous holiday, make sure you discuss any pre-existing medical conditions.
27/11/2007

Medical tourism getting ready to roll
New law is being drafted enabling citizens of the UK to receive health and care services anywhere in Europe without charge.
27/11/2007

Will travel insurance help you this holiday season?
Americans taking out travel insurance policies when travelling like never before, this increase suggests the usefulness of travel insurance policies.

24/11/2007

New software helps handle bizarre claims 
New software has been designed to help insurance companies dealing with peculiar travel insurance claims process quickly.
23/11/2007

A fine year for skiing; a high chance of accidents
One out of seven people on skiing vacations need medical attention. Statistics are high, insurers advise that it really pays to have a travel insurance policy on vacations.
10/11/2007



Cheap insurance not worth it
Study shows it is in fact better to spend a bit more to get the correct travel insurance cover. As much as 70% of Britons do not to claim on their rightful losses.
06/11/2007



Un-filed insurance claims worth £13 billion
Travellers have lost £13 billion in un-filled insurance claims last year, thirty percent of British holidaymakers miss out on policies that they are entitled to by not claiming on losses.
04/11/2007



KLM to sign partnership agreement with Mondial Assistance
KLM.com will soon add travel insurance to its products and services. The service has been added after the company realised the need of combined services.
01/11/2007



Don't leave home without your travel insurance details
Travellers are being encouraged to verify the details of their travel insurance policies to determine the extent of cover provided, especially those planning sports holidays.
04/09/2007



Pets also need Travel Insurance
The importance of pet insurance as well as travel insurance for those pets travelling alongside their owners.
02/09/2007



Ryanair advocates for insurance based on airline performance
The budget airline Ryanair has asked the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to take airline performance into account when pricing insurance policies.
21/08/2007



When flights are delayed, look to travel insurance
Research revealing more complaints about flight cancellations than any other issue are being made is driving travellers to take out comprehensive single trip travel insurance before they go on holiday.
18/08/2007



Travel insurance should be part of party preparations abroad
Groups travelling to Europe and the US for hen and stag parties are being advised to cover their trips in the event they encounter illness, accident, loss of passport or flight cancellations.
17/08/2007



Even short breaks abroad need insurance
Short weekend breaks in Europe for a stag night or hen party should be covered by a single trip travel insurance, given the popularity of pre-wedding holidays abroad and an increase in theft.
16/08/2007



Good insurance vital against holiday theft
Britons are being urged to take out good travel insurance before going abroad due to high numbers of holiday thefts each year.
14/08/2007



Get travel insurance and know your coverage
Travellers are being urged by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to pay more attention to their insurance policies especially when expecting to go on a more adventurous holiday.
13/08/2007



Single-trip or annual coverage?
Advice on how to choose the right travel insurance for your holiday and things to consider to help you choose between a single trip travel insurance or annual travel policy.
07/08/2007



Getting good travel insurance
With the focus on airport security this summer, don't forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers your health, personal liability and lost, stolen or damaged property.
05/08/2007



Holidays: stay calm, stay covered
Make sure you take our travel insurance on your holidays to protect you against delays, cancellations, medical emergencies and lost or delayed baggage.
30/07/2007



Credit card insurance not the best bet
Moneyfacts, a financial information provider, has warned the public that standalone travel insurance could work out cheaper than insurance provided by credit card companies.
10/07/2007



More travellers with less insurance
A report pubished by Defaqto has revealed that consumers should not only purchase their travel insurance based on the price they will pay, but on the level of cover offered.
28/05/2007



Barclays Travel Insurance report
The latest details from the Travel insurance report undertaken by Barclays highlighting key travel trends during winter months.
20/02/2007



 

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