Travel Insurance
Brits to book a holiday before the end of February 2008
Nearly 12 million people intend to book a holiday between Christmas and the end of February 2008, with almost a quarter (23%) of these being purchased during the first week after Christmas.
Beat the winter blues but don't forget your travel insurance
A winter holiday on the sunny slopes could be the best way to kick-start the New Year and to recharge your batteries after a busy Christmas.
American Express creates an essential deal
American Express Insurance Services has launched “Essential” - a flexible, new European annual travel insurance product priced from £29.
Gap breaks allowed with new gap cover
Gap travellers need not resign themselves to missing out on special family occasions in the UK as gap travel insurance is entering a new more flexible era.
IHI launches unlimited medical cover on travel insurance
For the first time, anyone taking out travel insurance with international health insurer, IHI Danmark, will have complete peace of mind knowing that they will receive unlimited medical cover through their policy.
New FSA travel insurance regime will protect consumers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a Consultation Paper setting out its detailed plans for regulating travel insurance sold alongside a holiday – known as Connected Travel Insurance (CTI) – which is mainly sold by travel firms and holiday providers.
One in six 'skiers' don't spend a moment on the slopes
While skiers spend an average four hours a day racing through the powder, a surprising one in six (16 per cent) of those who have visited a skiing resort have never set foot on the slopes.
Winter sports: don’t risk it without cover
Winter sports enthusiasts should pay more attention to the details of their travel insurance, Insurancewide.com said today.
Christmas claims: hazards to insure against
Shopping trips to the Christmas markets in Europe attract a large number international travellers every year, along with opportunistic pickpockets waiting to get their hands on your shopping cash.
Unfit skiers on a slippery slope to injury
Halifax Travel Insurance is urging winter sports enthusiasts to get fit before hurling themselves down the slopes this year. The message comes after latest research from the travel insurer found more than a third (38%) of Britain’s 1.2 million annual winter sports holidaymakers were woefully out of shape for their winter holiday last year.
Costa packet? EHIC affords little protection in Spain
Britons travel to Spain more than any other country but, without travel insurance, they could be in real financial difficulty if they need medical treatment and just rely on their European Health Insurance Card warns American Express Insurance Services.
‘Bling bling’ ski outfits attract thieves
Direct Line, one of the UK's leading travel insurers, is urging those planning on skiing or snowboarding this season to make sure they have adequate insurance to cover their expensive clothes and accessories.
Bag a last-minute bargain on travel insurance
With half term round the corner, Tesco Instant Travel Insurance reminds all those sun seekers disappointed with the British summer that they have until the 16 October, 2007 to take advantage of a 20% discount on all Instant policies.
Holidaying Brits spend over £4.5bn on booze overseas
Boozy Brits drinking £4.5 billion worth of alcohol while on overseas holidays could be in for a nasty shock if they need medical attention.
Last-minute holidays fuels travel insurance problem
Sainsbury’s Bank warns that travelling abroad without insurance is a growing issue fuelled by the huge number of people who book last-minute deals.