How to cut the cost of travel insurance

By at 16 October, 2011, 8:55 pm

Increase your excess Most home, motor, travel and private health insurance policies include a compulsory excess charge, and often a voluntary excess on top. If you are prepared to increase this slightly, you can get a reduced premium. However, bear in mind that you must set your excess at an affordable level, or you may [...]

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Why Travel Insurance and Drinking Don’t Mix, Explains Squaremouth

By at 9 October, 2011, 6:25 pm

As Oktoberfest takes place around the world, many travelers are faced with temptations that could end up costing them thousands of dollars. “If excessive drinking leads to an accident, illness or injury, most travelers will not be able to make a claim under their travel insurance, as their policy will not cover them,” says Sarah [...]

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One in five still travelling uninsured

By at 8 October, 2011, 6:11 pm

One in five travellers, are still running the risk of sky-high medical bills when travelling abroad through not taking out travel insurance in spite of recent high profile cases highlighting the significant risks of doing so to both health and finances.   The alarming statistic was revealed by the 2011 ABTA Consumer Trends survey. This [...]

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