Travel Insurance
Did you know that it is illegal for a travel agent to insist you take out their Travel Insurance rather than use an outside or independent source? Apparently there are still tons of people being caught out by uncouth travel agents.
Another thing that surprises me though is that people are still not convinced that they need Travel Insurance. In a recent survey, Sainsbury’s Bank found that an astounding 13 percent of UK travellers chose to go insurance free!! Another survey found that 1 in 7 people take out Travel Insurance with inadequate cover. There are some really good reasons for you to make sure you treat your Travel Insurance as part of your basic check list when planning a holiday. Recently two close contacts of mine have really needed their insurance.
Many case studies have shown that things do go wrong on holiday. Something as simple as falling, or becoming ill or having an accident. People tend to forget that insurance covers more than just the hospital treatment or the local Doctor. Issues like loss of or theft of luggage or money are forgotten. If a visit is somehow cancelled due to, say ill family members, or if you are ill abroad, your family may need to fly out to be with you. There is also the issue of the cost of an Air ambulance if you need to be flown back home. Did you know that a flight from the Balearic’s could cost you in the region of £10-12,000 for an air ambulance? All these risks and more can be covered by taking out travel insurance.
At the end of the day, it is really worth while taking out travel insurance but you don’t have to be taken for a ride in the process. We advice people to shop around when looking to buy insurance. Our site gives you some basic advice and points you in the direction of some reputable companies like Directline, Churchill, Norich Union and for people over 50, Saga.
Have a read of the site and let us know if you want more on Travel Insurance?
Doreen B
Add comment March 23rd, 2006