Travel Insurance
Confused.com welcomes new travel partner
MRL Insurance is the latest insurance company to join Confused.com's ever increasing travel panel. Underwritten by Europe Assistance, MRL are particularly competitive for Annual Multi-trip and their Insure-All product, which offers cover for most pre-existing medical conditions without any medical screening, extra charges or higher medical condition excesses.
Stay safe on the slopes with free winter sports cover
Tesco Travel Insurance is offering free winter sports cover for all customers who take out an annual policy from now until 7 January 2009.
Brits travelling to Europe wrongly relying solely on EHIC card
Sainsbury's Travel Insurance issues an important warning to travellers as its research reveals that over the past 12 months, 3.5 million people have travelled to Europe and not taken out travel insurance because they felt it was not necessary as they had a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Don't slide down the slope without insurance
With over 1.8million Brits looking to take to the pistes this winter season, esure urges skiers not to scrimp on travel insurance cover to save money - especially as more people opt for weekend breaks and cheaper ski resorts in countries such as Poland.
Supplier Failure Cover from Insurefor.com
Supplier Failure Cover (SFC) is a new product from Insurefor.com, designed to protect consumers when an airline, hotel, car hire company or tour operator ceases to trade.
Expired EHICs leaving nearly 1.5 million Brits at risk
The Department of Health are urging all British tourists travelling in Europe this month to check the expiry date of their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as millions have already expired.
From adrenaline junkie to apres-ski addict - cover remains crucial
Brits looking for winter sun and adventure this ski season shouldn't assume more expensive insurance will provide better levels of cover, says moneysupermarket.com.
Credit crunch revives the family holiday
Adults who stopped holidaying with their parents in their teens are reviving the family holiday in order to save money and have childcare on tap according to Saga Travel Insurance.
Don't be caught short when it comes to insurance
The recent demise of airlines such as Zoom and XL has left Brits worrying about their travel insurance.
Brits risk holiday without cover
As Britons are waking up to the reality of what happens when a dream holiday is booked without taking appropriate measures to protect themselves financially, American Express Insurance Services has discovered that one in four people (24%) still plan to go on holiday this year without travel insurance.
comparethemarket.com advises holidaymakers to be prepared
Following the recent collapse of XL Airways, it is now even more vital for holidaymakers to check their travel insurance policy before heading off on holiday.
XL Airline failure
Chris Price, Head of Travel Insurance at Direct Line comments, "Airline failures are not covered by our travel policies and, as noted by the ABI (Association of British Insurers), most travel insurance policies do not cover these circumstances.
Collapse of XL and Seguro
Following the collapse of holiday firms XL and Seguro Simeon Linstead, Head of Personal Finance at uSwitch.com, urges consumers to think carefully about protection when paying for holidays.
Collapse of XL, the third largest holiday company in the UK
Commenting on the collapse of XL, the third largest holiday company in the UK, Andy Leadbetter, managing director of insurance and home services at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Another huge blow for holidaymakers affecting 285,000 XL customers, hot on the heels of Zoom Airlines' collapse.
Check your travel policy for terrorism cover
With the 7th anniversary of the September 11th attack on the World Trade Centre looming, the threat of terrorism is still very apparent.