05 Mar 2009

The dangers of travelling without insurance even when holidaying in the UK

The credit crisis has made holidays closer to home more popular than ever this Easter.

Although most medical emergencies will be taken care of by the NHS, without insurance, travellers can be left out of pocket if redundancy, family illness, or jury service means they cannot travel.

So what are the real risks facing the British public?

Direct Travel Insurance discloses its 2008 claims figures for UK breaks

2008 UK claims figures:

  • Over 150 UK claims were made, mostly relating to theft, mugging, lost luggage, cancellations and medical reasons
  • Cancellations of holidays in the UK: £1,074 was claimed on average per person
  • Delayed or lost luggage: £805 was claimed on average per person

    • Direct Travel Insurance ten day Standard UK cover costs £11 for a family of four including cancellation, personal money and personal possessions cover. More options are available online.

    Benefits include:

  • Up to £1,500 if your luggage is stolen, damaged or destroyed
  • Up to £500 personal money cover
  • Up to £3,000 cancellation or curtailment cover – if you have to cancel or cut short your holiday due to redundancy, bereavement, jury service, illness of a close relative etc

    • Visit Direct Travel Insurance or call 0845 605 2500 (09:00 to 20:00 seven days a week)