Travel Insurance
Sainsbury’s offers 25% online travel insurance discount
Sainsbury's Finance is offering a 25% discount on travel insurance for Sainsbury's shoppers who apply for cover online. Those applying online with a Nectar card will be eligible for the discount. Travel Insurance customers applying without a Nectar card will still benefit from a 10% discount when applying online.
The cost of going direct for holiday cover revealed
Brits jetting off for some half-term fun need to be wary of purchasing their travel insurance through their airline, tour operator or travel agent, warns moneysupermarket.com.
Travel insurance mandatory for travellers to Cuba
Insurewithease.com warns that holidays could be stopped before they even start if tourists forget their travel insurance documents when heading to Cuba.
Travel insurance still vital despite volcanic exclusions
Commenting on the fallout of the volcanic eruptions on travellers, Rachael Stiles, Personal Finance Editor at Fair Investment Company said: "Even though some travel insurance policies taken out since the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokul first erupted on 15 April will not cover claims resulting from it, it is still a vital part of every trip.
Confidence in travelling abroad falls
Research from Confused.com has identified a drop in consumer confidence when it comes to booking a foreign holiday.
Average cost to attend a wedding £380
With the wedding season fast approaching, new research by Santander Cards reveals that the bride and groom aren't the only ones splashing out on the big day, with the average guest spending an astonishing £380 in the run up to and during the day, equating to a national spend of £10.45 billion.
Research reveals increase in UK activity holidays
With the warmer summer months on the horizon, Post Office Travel Insurance is advising those looking to indulge in some adventure or activity on their holidays in the UK to make sure they have adequate travel insurance beforehand.
Searches for premium travel insurance increases
As airlines attempt to tackle the backlog of passengers stranded abroad, and try and restore some normality to their fight schedules, research by comparison site moneysupermarket.com found traffic to its travel insurance site increased by 27 per cent since air travel disruption started.
swiftcover.com helps travellers stranded by volcanic ash disruption
Online insurer swiftcover.com says that its travel insurance policyholders will be covered if their travel plans have been disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe.
Support for Halifax customers affected by air travel disruption
Halifax has announced how it is supporting personal banking customers abroad that are affected by the disruption to air travel.
Is your cover for golf clubs below par?
The thrill and excitement of the Masters tournament in America will no doubt see a rush to dust off the golf clubs, with many amateur golfers trying to emulate Phil Mickleson on the fairways and greens at the weekend.
Restrictions extended prolonging travel chaos
Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com comments on the unprecedented travel situation, asking insurers to come up with a clear position - and fast.
NatWest and RBS help stranded travel customers
Financial help is on hand for NatWest and RBS customers stranded abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud. The banks have pulled together a package of assistance with the following initial measures:
HSBC, first direct and M&S policies to cover volcanic ash disruption
HSBC, M&S Money and first direct have today confirmed that, although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not usually covered by travel insurance policies, they will, on this particular occasion, allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights*.
NatWest offers advice to travel insurance customers
NatWest offers advice to travel insurance customers after volcanic ash affects UK flights.