Why take out Travel Insurance?
Many people deeply regret not taking out travel insurance. They think their credit card, accident cover, home insurance, or private health cover is sufficient.
An emergency abroad can be very expensive. If you need to be flown back to the UK it can cost you thousands of pounds, unless you are adequately insured:
- £35-45,000 - air ambulance from USA’s East coast
- £12-16,000 - air ambulance from the Canary Islands
- £15-20,000 - scheduled flight, stretcher and Doctor escort from
Australia
Remember: The British Embassy or High Commission will not pay for this.
What should my travel insurance policy cover?
- Medical and health cover for an injury or sudden illness abroad
- 24 hour emergency service and assistance
- Personal liability cover in case you’re sued for causing injury or damaging property
- Lost and stolen possessions cover
- Cancellation and curtailment (cutting short your trip) cover
- Extra cover for activities that are commonly excluded from standard policies, such as jet skiing.
Remember: The policy should cover the whole time that you’re away.
To ensure you are adequately covered, please select our insurance when making your reservation and a policy will be issued on payment of the insurance premium. Please click here for a summary of cover and conditions. A policy document including details of all benefits and conditions will be sent with your booking confirmation. 31 days duration per trip restriction will apply. Preferential Insurances Ltd and Optimum Underwriting Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
