Drink and Drug Related Incidents Could Invalidate a Travel Insurance Claim

Everyone heads out on holiday for different reasons and what takes place when they are abroad will naturally differ accordingly. However, many people heading abroad are still doing so without adequate travel insurance covering them and one of the reasons is that people are confused by the different policies that are on offer – according to a recent press release from the Association of British Insurers (http://www.abi.org.uk). The report comes as the ABI launches a travel insurance guide, which also highlights the fact that many travellers are unaware of what might invalidate their insurance. read more »

One in Fifteen Willing to Go on Holiday Without Any Form of Travel Insurance According to New Survey

Travel insurance is something that has been in the news a lot recently, largely in relation to the threat of BA strikes, with insurers warning that some providers will not pay out in such conditions (highlighting the necessity to be familiar with the small print). Today, however, it is in relation to a new study that has been revealed by Direct Line (http://www.directline.com), who have discovered that a surprising amount of holidaymakers are willing to cut travel insurance out of the equation altogether to save money. read more »

Holidaymakers Planning Their Time Away in the Coming Month

It is no secret that people like to plan their getaways around bank holiday weekends and this month there will plenty of opportunities for holidaymakers to get away from home. The AA, however, has released its own predictions concerning who will be going away and when – and on top of that they revealed that a lot of people are still not planning to take out travel insurance. It means that plenty of holidaymakers are foregoing peace of mind in favour of saving money during their time away. read more »

Passengers Advised to Have Insurance In Case of Looming Walk-Outs

The cabin crew strikes at British Airways regularly get plenty of air-time on our television screens, whether it is the disruption caused to travel plans or the conflict between BA and the Unite Union. However, there is another part of the story that is emerging now – one that relates to the safeguards people should have in place to protect them if their plans are scuppered by strikes – travel insurance. read more »