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Buying XL-ent travel insurance

With the collapse of travel operator XL and a number of low-cost airlines in distress, the need for good-quality travel insurance may be greater than ever.

Backpacking not about saving money

For many backpackers the experience is not about holidaying on a tight budget, according to Lonely Planet.

Travel insurance denied for older hols

This summer, the over-65s could find their access to travel insurance is limited, according to Help the Aged.

Woes for those rushing to Russia

Anyone heading to Russia for the Champions League final should check their insurance, it has been suggested.

No holiday for vacation Brits

The prevalence of mobile devices is making it increasingly hard for Britons to escape the office, it has been revealed.

Travel tips for gap year pros

Professionals heading abroad to recapture their motivation have been given insurance advice by American Express.

Long-haul hols better value

European holidays may be worse value than long-haul trips, according to research from Post Office.

Travel insurance reminder follows baggage losses

Following an increase in luggage lost by airlines, the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) urges consumers to check their travel insurance.

Standalone health insurance may be wise

Britons relocating overseas for an extended period should get a separate health insurance policy, it has been advised.

Firms highlighting travel insurance needs

A number of firms have stressed the need for adequate travel insurance recently.

Travel insurance "vital" for gap year students in US

Direct Line stresses the importance of gap year students taking out travel insurance before heading to the US.

Prepaid card to speed up travel insurance claims

A new prepaid card for travellers is to speed up travel insurance claims, it has been suggested.

Halifax Pet Insurance: Cats and dogs cost £2.6bn

Britons spent £2.6 billion on cat and dog purchases in the past five years, according to Halifax Pet Insurance.

Limits on travel insurance, advises American Express

American Express has warned its customers that they should be aware of the limitations which are imposed on its travel insurance policies.

More Than suggests travel insurance for summer

Britons should remember to take out travel insurance when booking their summer holidays in the coming months, advised More Than.

Halifax Insurance issues pet advice

Animal owners wishing to take their pets abroad with them on their travels are being advised to apply for passports for their furry friends sooner rather than later.

American Express warns of off-piste travel insurance problems

Skiing off-piste may not be covered by standard travel insurance policies, says insurer American Express.

Post Office warns of "no-go for snow" travel insurance

Travel insurance policies may be "no-go for snow", according to Post Office.

Direct Line offers pet insurance for jet-setting pets

Direct Line has outlined some aspects of its pet insurance which may apply to the more globe-trotting of our furry friends.

More Than issues winter travel insurance advice

Insurance provider More Than has issued a warning for those travelling in the first months of the year to ensure their travel insurance is sufficient.

American Express provides travel insurance from 11p per day

American Express insurance services has announced its 2007 travel insurance cover is available at prices starting from 11p per day.

Halifax Travel Insurance advises care when fleeing the country

Halifax Travel Insurance has advised its customers to ensure they have adequate protection against loss, theft or damage when fleeing the country this Christmas.

Holidaymakers at risk, says Direct Line Travel Insurance

Direct Line has revealed that holidaymakers are being put at risk by agents mis-selling them travel insurance.

Lloyds TSB travel insurance notes importance of piste etiquette

Travel insurance provider Lloyds TSB has warned its winter sports-loving customers of the need for good etiquette on the piste.

Last-minute holidaymakers should check travel insurance, says More Than

More Than travel insurance has urged its customers to check their policies in the rush to take outstanding holiday allowance by the end of the year.

Post Office suggests travel insurance check

Post Office has advised its customers to check that their travel insurance covers winter sports before going skiing this festive season.

Post Office travel insurance named best provider

Post Office has been named best direct provider for its travel insurance package at this years British Travel Awards.

Esure stresses need for travel insurance cover

Travel insurance provider esure has stressed the need for adequate protection when going abroad.

AA highlights need for good travel insurance

AA Travel Insurance has released figures showing up to 400,000 people undertake winter sports without adequate policies.

Retirees require insurance for adventure holidays

Increasing numbers of retirees are heading off on adventure holidays, claims AA Travel Insurance, meaning it is imperative that they are adequately insured.

Retired exploring the world

An increasing number of retired people are spending their later years discovering the world, according to new research from AA Travel Insurance.

Bradford & Bingley launches single parent family travel insurance

Bradford & Bingley has announced that it is set to launch a new single parent family travel insurance package.

Sainsburys Bank unveils travel insurance offer

Consumers shopping around for travel insurance may be interested to learn that Sainsburys Bank is putting forward a discount on its travel insurance.

Gap year boom for travel, says AmEx

American Express Travel Insurance is predicting that A level results due this week will precipitate a mini-travel boom.

Esure Travel Insurance issues gadgets warning

New research by esure Travel Insurance indicates that many Britons are set to head abroad with expensive gadgets this summer.

Travel insurance beliefs exposed

A large proportion of holidaymakers failed to take out travel insurance before heading abroad last year, according to a new report.

Holidaymakers at theft risk, warns Halifax

Holidaymakers are easy targets for thieves, Halifax has warned.

Tree planting at Bradford & Bingley

Bradford & Bingley have announced that for every insurance policy sold they will plant a tree.

£871m "dumped" in airports

British holidaymakers have wasted £817 million by money dumping, Halifax Travel Insurance has revealed.

Norwich Union rates holiday trouble spots

Norwich Union has uncovered the holiday hazard hotspots for illness, accidents and crime.

Travel agents the worst for holiday insurance

A damning warning about holiday insurance sold by travel agents has been released today (July 6th) by Which?.

Travel insurance being ignored

Many Britons are failing to take out travel insurance prior to holidays, says new research.

Insurance warning for World Cup travellers

The forthcoming World Cup is expected to divide opinion in many households in the UK even down to when and where to take holidays.

Fine print warning for travel insurance

Before purchasing travel insurance it is advisable to check the exact terms of the policy, Defaqto has warned.

Warning against travel insurance apathy

Despite cheaper travel insurance being made available a large number of people are still failing to take out a policy before they go on holiday.

Cheap travel insurance warning

As well as taking advantage of cheap travel insurance deals, holiday makers must also ensure that the policies still offer adequate protection, a new report has warned.

Travel insurance warning for inspired tourists

Travel insurance has been advised for those inspired by recent books to explore new places on both long and short breaks.

Travel insurance warning for Easter getaways

As two million people take advantage of the long Easter weekend, insuresupermarket.com has warned that people must cover themselves with travel insurance.

Travel insurance age limits raised for adventure generation

As more elderly people are becoming increasingly adventurous, insurer Bradford & Bingley has increased its upper age limit for travel insurance.

UK paying over the odds for travel insurance

People could be paying out more than they need to for travel insurance, according to Churchill.

Avalanches spur travel insurance warning

American Express Travel Insurance has issued a particular warning for the need to be insured for winter sports as this ski season has been one of the highest on record for avalanches.

Family warning over travel insurance

Separated and single parent families have been advised to check that they are covered by travel insurance before they jet off on their holidays this Easter time.

Three million people travel abroad without cover

Last year 3.33 million people travelled abroad without any travel insurance.

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