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Nationwide rewards older Flexaccount travellers

From Wednesday 21 September 2011, Nationwide Building Society will become the only UK financial services provider to offer free travel insurance (as part of a free current account) to those aged up to 75.

M&S Money ‘build your own' travel insurance

M&S Money has launched a new travel insurance policy which can be custom built according to travellers' individual requirements.

Average travel medical claims reaches £1,333

The average medical claim made by Britons who fall ill or have an accident in a foreign country now stands at a staggering £1,333.41 according to an analysis of 2010 claims data from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.

Over seven million Brits have suffered travel disruption

Over seven million Britons (15% of adults) have had a holiday disrupted by problems including ash clouds, industrial action and political unrest overseas in the past 18 months, according to new research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.

Plan ahead for a trouble free gap year

With many ‘gappers' starting to plan their trips this summer, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips to help those travelling to spend their money wisely and keep safe abroad.

RIAS enhances its travel insurance policy

With the school holidays just around the corner, over 50s insurance provider RIAS has enhanced its travel insurance policy to give customers a wide range of additional benefits for stress free holidays.

Brits risk hefty medical bills by travelling without an EHIC

More than half of Brits (58 per cent) are unaware of the benefits of having the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when holidaying in Europe, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.

'Staycationers' steer clear of travel insurance

More than half (58 per cent) of British holidaymakers would ‘staycation' without taking out travel insurance according to research from moneysupermarket.com.

Number of single trip travel insurance policies rises

The number of single trip travel insurance policies on the market has grown by nearly a quarter over the last three years, according to Defaqto.

Impact of volcanic ash event on Ageas travel insurance policies

Following major travel disruption resulting from the volcanic ash incident, Ageas advises customers with a policy start date prior to 23 May 2011, who also booked their trip prior to 23 May 2011, will be covered as per their policy terms and conditions.

Travel cover for ash cloud disruption varies widely, says Defaqto

As a result of the recent Icelandic volcanic eruption, many people who are intending to travel over the coming days face potential flight and holiday cancellation. At the very least, a large number of holidaymakers are likely to experience flight delays.

Older, wiser and still travelling

Older, wiser and still travelling

Goodtogoinsurance.com, specialist insurer providing travel cover for the over 65s and those with pre-existing conditions, welcomes a report from consumer group Which?, highlighting the lack of affordable insurance for the older traveller.

Volcanic ash cloud flight disruption

With the prospect of volcanic ash disrupting flights into and out of the UK Saga is offering advice to travellers on the steps to take to ensure you're not left stranded or out of pocket.

Volcanic eruption in Iceland

Commenting on the volcanic eruption in Iceland, Bob Atkinson, travel insurance expert at moneysupermarket.com says: "As news of the Icelandic volcano eruption hits, with it brings the same travel uncertainty as we experienced in April 2010.

Gap years become snap years for money-worried Brits

Sabbaticals are being skimmed and gap years trimmed as tightened purse strings mean Brits can no longer afford lengthy breaks in exotic locations.