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Best travel insurance UK 2024: companies and polices rated

September 1, 2024

How do you find the best travel insurance?

The best travel insurance can’t stop things going wrong on holiday, but it can prevent problems – medical issues, cancellations, delays or losses – from having a huge impact on your finances.

Our experts compared over 50 travel insurance companies, scrutinising hundreds of policies, each with more than 60 areas of cover. 

We’ve assessed information on medical expenses, Covid cover, flight cancellation, compulsory excesses and many other factors to bring you our Best Buy travel insurance policies.

Please note that the information in this article is for information purposes only and does

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You can now get COVID-19 travel insurance. Here’s what it does and doesn’t cover

August 31, 2024

Australians traveling overseas for the first time since international borders reopened are paying hundreds of dollars for travel insurance — but the fine print reveals some very big COVID-related exclusions.

Sydney couple Beth and Larry Lee are about to fly to the United States to meet a grandchild they’ve never seen in person.

“I’m

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IRCTC’s 0.35 paise travel insurance for accidents: All you need to know | Insurance

August 24, 2024

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 05 2023 | 5:37 PM IST

The horrific accident of three trains in Odisha on Friday has brought to the forefront the importance of travel insurance.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers a travel insurance program for a low premium of only 35 paise per passenger for them to get some insurance protection, according to the IRCTC website.

It must be noted that while booking train tickets only through the IRCTC website or app, travelers have the option to avail of themselves of travel insurance.

Under this program, IRCTC provides

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UK launches Global Health Insurance Card

August 23, 2024

  • UK’s new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched as part of UK–EU deal

  • Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC)

UK residents will now be able to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), the government announced today.

Under Britain’s new agreement with the EU, UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically necessary healthcare will continue when traveling in the EU. This includes medically necessary treatment for a pre-existing or chronic condition.

Current European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) are valid as

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Should you opt for travel insurance? Here is all you need to know

August 22, 2024

Israel has seen a surge in new cases of the more infectious coronavirus variant in recent weeks, and began closing its borders and restricting travel in late November. Representational Image.

Israel has seen a surge in new cases of the more infectious coronavirus variant in recent weeks, and began closing its borders and restricting travel in late November. Representational Image. | Photo Credit: Reuters

The tragic train accident in Odisha has put the spotlight on safety and financial protection for passengers. Experts suggest that travelers may look at the option of taking travel insurance covers considering the potential financial consequences in case of an accident.

IRCTC travel insurance

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) provides optional travel insurance for Indian citizens booking e-tickets. The premium is 35 paise

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Travel insurance sales soar after COVID entry restrictions scrapped

August 21, 2024



Travel insurance sales soar after COVID entry restrictions scrapped | Insurance Business Australia















Insurance giant sees influx of calls from travelers

Travel insurance sales soar after COVID entry restrictions scrapped

Insurance News

By Roxanne Libatique

Now that Australia has re-opened its borders and scrapped its COVID-19 entry restrictions, travel insurance policy sales have doubled each month since January 2022, according to award-winning insurance giant Allianz.

Allianz’s latest data found that the pandemic has resulted in red-hot demand for travel insurance, especially now that 40 countries require COVID-19 coverage. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Overseas Arrivals and Departures

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Growing interest in travel insurance amid travel delays, lost luggage

August 20, 2024

There’s been a rising interest in people wanting to purchase travel insurance, some travel and insurance companies in Atlantic Canada say.

This comes after weather and staff shortages saw holiday travel disrupted across the country, and backlogged luggage became a common sight at Canadian airports. Passengers have been grappling with long wait times and unexpected delays since COVID-19 travel restrictions lifted less than a year ago.

Reports of travel woes haven’t dampened people’s enthusiasm for travel, but they are taking more precautions, said Paulette Soloman, owner of The Travel Store in Charlottetown.

Soloman said more people are asking about and

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Travelex Travel Insurance Review 2024 – Forbes Advisor

August 19, 2024

Travelex Travel Basic Plan

This budget-friendly plan offers pre- and post-departure coverage with adequate limits. Benefits include trip cancellation, trip delay, trip interruption, emergency evacuation, emergency medical insurance, and baggage and personal effects coverage.

Your US health plan may provide little or no coverage outside the country and Medicare isn’t accepted in other countries, which is why travel medical insurance is essential if going abroad.

If you’re on a domestic trip, your US health insurance can apply if you’re hurt or get sick. Some travel insurance companies make you file a claim first with your health insurance company. With the

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