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Buy travel insurance online for best deals

Posted at 04:43 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Insurance Guidelines

Travel insurance is essential when you go abroad on holiday. Recent research by Which (UK) shows that the best deals can often be found by going direct to an insurer rather than buying through travel agents or banks.

Why you need travel insurance

Posted at 04:42 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Insurance Guidelines

From relatively minor inconveniences such as stolen luggage and missed flights to life changing events such as a tsunami, serious accident or severe illness, travellers face many situations in foreign countries that could have potentially devastating consequences. Imagine being alone in a foreign country with unfamiliar customs, unable to speak the language and being exposed to sometimes appalling medical facilities.

Relying on Credit Card & Medical Aid Travel Insurance

Posted at 04:41 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Medical Cover

She had a past medical history of high blood pressure, for which she took medication prescribed by her General Practitioner.

How much medical cover do you need

Posted at 04:39 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Medical Cover

When taking out travel insurance, some people think that only older persons or those with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart conditions need comprehensive medical cover.

Choosing Travel Insurance

Posted at 04:39 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Insurance Guidelines

If you get sick or have an accident while you are travelling, your policy will cover your emergency medical expenses up to a certain limit while you are away from your home country

Holidays without travel insurance

Posted at 04:38 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Insurance Guidelines

A new survey by Moneysupermarket insurance has revealed that too many UK holidaymakers are prepared to risk travelling without buying travel insurance.