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Travel insurance

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What does travel insurance cover you for?

What does travel insurance cover you for?

Published 1 June 2017

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Travel insurance

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Does travel insurance actually pay out?

Do you think that travel insurance is a bit of a waste of time? After all, no-one you know ever gets…

By Bob Atkinson

Published 6 November 2018

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Travel insurance

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What to do if your holiday company collapses

Has the surprise collapse of your holiday provider left you in the lurch? Know your rights - and how…

Published 2 August 2019

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Travel insurance

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What to do if your airline collapses

If you've been affected by the Flybe cancellations, either prior to travel or during your holiday, y…

Updated 5 March 2020

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Travel insurance

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What is the GHIC? The UK Global Health Insurance Card explained

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) replaces the EHIC. It offers cover for necessary medical tre…

Published 21 January 2021

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Travel insurance

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Your consumer rights with delayed travel

Your consumer rights with delayed travel

Published 31 May 2018

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Travel insurance

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What to do if strikes disrupt your holiday

With more strike action on the horizon, it will pay to know your rights if your holiday is disrupted…

Published 6 April 2022

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Travel insurance

4 min read

How not to void your travel insurance

How not to void your travel insurance

Published 1 July 2014

10 reasons to read your travel insurance small print

10 reasons to read your travel insurance small print

How to make a successful travel insurance claim

In a turbulent travel world of collapsing holiday companies and unexpected flight suspensions, travel insurance is more vital than ever

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Your travel insurance questions answered

Updated 14 April 2022

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Coronavirus: Everything you need to know about holidays and travel insurance

Updated 18 September 2020

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