Compare one-way travel insurance

Many insurers now offer some level of Covid-19 cover, but this can vary quite a lot between providers. Examples of what may be covered include:

• Emergency medical expenses: Including repatriation (getting you home), and additional expenses (for example, a quarantine hotel stay) if you fall ill with Covid-19.
• Cancellation: If you test positive (or a close relative passes away due to Covid-19) prior to your holiday and are unable to travel.
• Curtailment: If you test positive for Covid-19 pre-departure, upon arrival at your destination, or while on holiday. Additionally, look for a policy that offers curtailment cover in the event a close relative passes away from Covid-19 during your holiday.

Cover levels are different on a one-way policy. As with a traditional travel insurance policy, you will need a comprehensive level of cover to make sure you are financially protected should anything go wrong. While thinking about this isn't pleasant when you are excitedly planning a trip, it is essential and will give you peace of mind when you set off on your adventure.

Be wary of just buying the first policy you see: cheapest is not always best when it comes to insurance. Falling into this trap could leave you with a minimum level of cover that could turn out to be useless if you need to put in a claim – and leave you severely out of pocket.

You will need comprehensive levels of cover for illness, baggage, missed departure, travel delay, airline failure and end supplier failure. Check too that your policy will cover the value of your flights if you have to cancel your trip.

It is sensible to buy your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. This way, you won’t be out of pocket if something unforeseen happens and you have to cancel your plans.

These are the essential things to remember when buying your policy.

Moving house is stressful, especially if you are moving abroad. But whether or not this is the reason for one-way travel insurance, you'll need to be financial protection.

Things to watch out for when buying your insurance include pre-existing health conditions that could invalidate your insurance if you fail to declare them. Older travellers may also have to look for specialist policies that offer the protection they need.

While planning your trip may involve an element of stress, finding one-way travel insurance will help ease any worries.

We recommend that you compare a wide range of policies on offer and take the time to read the terms and conditions so you can relax in the knowledge that you've found the best policy for your circumstances.

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