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Don't take off uninsured

According to a survey by ABTA 20% of all holidaymakers travel uninsured, putting themselves at risk of high medical bills if they fall ill or have an accident abroad.

Protect your precious holiday, advises Tesco Bank

Whether you're planning a weekend away over the bank holiday or the trip of a lifetime this summer, Tesco Travel Insurance urges customers to check their policy before heading off, to avoid being out of pocket due to inadequate cover levels.

American Express Travel Insurance offers 20% discount

American Express is currently offering holidaymakers a 20 per cent discount and free i-Trak luggage tags on American Express Essential Travel Insurance, when purchased via MoneySupermarket.

Brits pack £32 billion worth of holiday luggage

Brits travelling abroad this summer will be packing their suitcases to the brim, but many are taking a risk on travel insurance, and heading off without adequate cover for not only their belongings but also themselves, according to MoneySupermarket.

Travel insurance - have you got yours?

With summer holidays now here, travel insurance specialists, World First are reminding travellers to buy travel insurance to make sure they are covered for anything that may go wrong whilst on foreign shores.

Parents fail to take out travel insurance for their kids

As holidaymakers are facing ongoing turmoil in the Eurozone, research from Asda Financial Services has found that a whopping 32% of parents do not insure their kids or even take out a family policy ahead of going abroad exposing both themselves and their children to the potential dangers of travelling uninsured.

It's Brit's a-fraud when it comes to travel cover

1 in 5 (20%) 18 to 34 year old holidaymakers have completely made up travel insurance claims in order to pay for, or subsidise, the cost of their holiday.

Get set for summer travel at the Post Office

Make the Post Office a one stop shop for all your travel needs this summer with a wide range of travel services all under one roof. Post Office, voted Best Foreign Exchange and Travel Money Retailer, offers customers excellent value on an extensive range of travel products including travel money and insurance.

Confused.com launches new travel insurance service

Ever been ineligible for standard travel insurance due to a pre-existing medical condition? Well, Confused.com has introduced a solution to this problem and will be launching a new price comparison service on 14 May 2012 that allows travellers with pre-existing medical conditions to get a quick and easy travel insurance policy.

QuidcoCompare expands into home and travel insurance

Following the successful launch of the UK's first integrated car insurance comparison and commission tool, QuidcoCompare has now extended its offering that will service the travel and home insurance market.

Tesco offers one-stop shop for holiday essentials

Tesco offers customers planning an Easter break the perfect ‘one-stop shop' for travel cover and holiday essentials.

Specialist travel insurance company promises better deal for older travellers

No upper age limit on both single-trip and annual multi-trip travel insurance and cover for severe medical conditions where other insurers may decline cover are just two of the eye-catching features on offer from Britain’s newest travel insurance provider.

Top travel insurance tips for a stress free Easter getaway

With many Brits preparing for an Easter getaway, MoneySupermarket outlines its top tips to ensure holidaymakers have the right cover in place to safeguard against any unexpected holiday mishaps.

What to look out for when buying travel insurance

There are so many travel insurance sites around, all offering what looks like very similar products that it is easy to get confused. After all, I get cover through my bank account/credit card/household insurance anyway, so why bother?

Taking a gap year?  Make sure you have the right insurance

Taking a gap year? Make sure you have the right insurance

Gap years have never been more popular and with this in mind adventure travel company, True Traveller has developed a specialist Gap Year and Backpacker insurance site, adventuretravelinsurance.co.uk.