Travel Insurance
Adventurers told to take out insurance
8th October 2008
People planning to take adventurous holidays in far-flung destinations ought to ensure they have adequate travel insurance, according to one firms. American Express Insurance Services found that one in four people are planning to go on holiday without any form of travel insurance this year. ... read more »
Credit crunch 'no reason to avoid insurance'
30th September 2008
The credit crunch is no reason to go without travel insurance, an expert states.John Boyles, an account manager at Endsleigh Insurance, warns that anyone leaving the country, even for a short European break, must ensure they are adequately covered in case of a mishap.A number of people believe they ... read more »
Travellers 'risk under-insurance'
30th September 2008
Backpackers tend to buy cheap travel insurance but sometimes this can leave them underinsured, an expert warns.Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com, explains many travellers fail to understand what is covered by their travel insurance, meaning they end up without cover if they partake in adventure ... read more »
Calls made for government to offer holidaymakers more protection
5th September 2008
The government ought to control a central fund to provide financial assistance to holidaymakers whose airlines go out of business, it has been claimed.Sean Tipton, spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents, said each time someone books a holiday a small sum could be paid into the ... read more »
Active Brits 'enjoying greater danger'
2nd September 2008
Far from simply lazing in the sun, more than half of Brits on holiday plan an exciting activity, new research suggests.A study conducted by private bank Cater Allen reveals just one in five people plan to do nothing during their break and 54 per cent intend to take part in activities such as scuba ... read more »