Travel Insurance
ABTA - UK airport disruption due to volcanic ash
Due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland, ABTA is urging customers to liaise with their travel provider or airline for the latest information in relation to their travel plans.
moneysupermarket.com - Insurer reactions to air travel disruption
Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com said: "Although the volcanic dust cloud is an unprecedented incident in aviation history, the reaction from many travel insurers has been extremely disappointing.
Travel chaos: volcanic ash cloud, travel insurance advice
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK's airports.
Watch out for pick-pockets and thieves while on holiday
One fifth of holidaymakers have been a victim of theft while on holiday abroad, according to research from Direct Line travel insurance.
Ryanair reduces travel insurance cancellation charge
Ryanair and AXA Travel Insurance have announced a reduction in its travel insurance cancellation and curtailment excess from £75/€75 to £15/€15 from today.
Advice for fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup
If you're one of the estimated 20,000 England fans expected to be in South Africa for the World Cup this summer, AXA is offering some advice on protecting yourself and your belongings while you're there.
Don't let lost luggage ruin your summer holiday
With the first rush of the Easter break already well underway, how many families arrived at their destination to find their luggage didn’t? A leading independent travel insurance website, insurewithease.com, believes the numbers could be much bigger than people may realise.
Brits stay at home for Easter as downturn continues to bite
Staying at home and spending quality time with the family are top priorities for most Brits this Easter according to research conducted by Staysure.co.uk.
Dogtag Travel Insurance now includes Financial Failure Protection
Dogtag, the specialist insurer for action-minded travellers have increased their scope of cover to include financial failure protection of end suppliers.
Turkey scores highest for tummy bugs abroad
With less than one month to go to the Easter break, families will be starting to plan their trips abroad. Based on the latest research from leading travel insurance website, insurewithease.com, packing tummy settlers, as well as making sure their travel insurance is up to date, should definitely be included on the ‘to do’ list.
Cutting back on travel insurance can be false economy
After the ‘Barbeque summer' that never was and the incessant weeks of snow and ice, getting away from it all is a priority for 2010, with 64% of potential holidaymakers looking to take a holiday abroad this year.
Holidaymakers adapt travel plans to fit their budget
In a potential boost for holiday companies over three quarters (77 per cent) of holidaymakers believe they will take as much holiday in 2010 as last year, according to research by Post Office Travel Money.
insurefor.com offers 20% discount on holiday insurance
insurefor.com the travel, life and motor breakdown insurance provider is now offering 20% off all holiday insurance policies for the next four weeks.
Over 50s wanderlust untouched by recession
The over-50s have become the bedrock of the UK travel industry – one of the sectors hardest hit by the recession – according to research by over-50s insurance provider Staysure.co.uk.
Brits save money by booking holidays direct
Holidaymakers saved themselves a collective £4.92 billion last year by cutting out the middle man and booking directly, new research from Santander Cards has revealed.