Travel Insurance
Top insurance tips to save on insurance in 2011
Insurance is a vital part of everyday finances for us all; but there is no need to pay over the odds for it. moneysupermarket.com reveals quick and easy ways to save a typical family nearly £1,500 on their annual insurance costs.
Going skiing this winter?
With many people preparing for winter skiing breaks, it is important to check that your travel insurance would provide sufficient cover for you and your equipment if something went wrong.
Taken ill on holiday? Take another one to recover!
No-one wants to spend time in hospital when they’re on holiday – but for those with pre-existing conditions it’s a potential risk.
Travel insurance is for Christmas too
A new survey has revealed that a quarter of Brits are planning to "get away from it all" this Christmas. However, almost a third of those who are going abroad say they do not plan to take out travel insurance.
Don't let pickpockets ruin a good holiday
As it looks at a countdown of the top ten worst cities for pickpockets, leading online travel insurer, insurewithease.com is alerting holidaymakers to the importance of taking some basic safety tips while away from home – as well as the value of travel insurance!
Bespoke travel insurance for people with diabetes
Insurancewith, the travel insurance specialist, has launched a bespoke travel insurance policy for people with Diabetes.
Insurewithease.com offers protection from airspace closures
The Icelandic ash cloud disrupted thousands of travellers’ plans for many days earlier this year. And whilst recent reports have suggested that the action by UK air traffic controllers to close down our airspace was extreme, the increasing volatility of the global climate means that there could be other extreme weather conditions that may, once again, bring misery to travellers.
HSBC add airspace closure cover to travel insurance
HSBC & first direct will make airspace closure cover a standard feature of all their travel insurance policies from 1 December 2010. This follows the two banks' decision to allow claims from travel insurance customers affected by April's volcanic ash cloud, which was in contrast to the majority of insurers.
Hung-over skiers risk health on the slopes
Thousands of winter sports holidaymakers may be risking their health and safety and potentially invaliding their insurance by hitting the slopes the morning after a night of heavy drinking, when they may still be over the limit.
Barclays offers new and improved travel insurance
Barclays has launched a new and bespoke travel insurance product to customers following its...
Average cost of winter sports claims almost £500
The latest analysis of insurewithease.com figures reveals that the average cost of a winter sports claim in 2009/10 was £478, but a Winter Sports Travel Insurance policy could be as little as £32.16 for a whole family.*
Travellers' pet hates: Hotel extra charges
Wi-fi charges, paying for car parking spaces and being charged for bottled water in hotel rooms are the top three pet hates cited by travellers staying in hotels, according to a recent survey by Hotels.com. Other charges for extras cited include paying for towels at the hotel gym and for toiletries.
Brits risk unprotected skiing
As the ski season begins AXA Insurance estimates up to one million Brits will be playing financial Russian Roulette on the slopes as they head off without the insurance they need.
Insurewithease.com advises ‘Barmy Army’ to buy travel cover
Hoards of cricket fans will be heading down under this weekend and over the next couple of months to cheer on the England team – as well as grab some winter sun.
Annual vs single - the great travel insurance debate
With holiday-makers planning their Christmas, New Year and winter getaways abroad, moneysupermarket.com urges families to ensure they have the right level of travel insurance in place before they set off, otherwise they could be left counting the cost should anything happen which may result in a claim while they are away.