Regulatory authorities are scrutinising the way low cost airlines offer travel insurance online after complaints from customers who feel they are being forced into purchases. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said that it is looking into methods used to sell insurance by no-frills operators such as easyjet and Ryanair, which both offer insurance as part of a package when buying a fli...

Insurance analysts are encouraging potential holidaymakers to purchase terrorism cover before going on holiday. Following reports released by the United States government, the insurance agency, Insure and Go has called on other insurance providers to include terrorism cover as part of standard travel cover. Data collected by t...

A cruise can often be the perfect holiday, providing holidaymakers with the chance to relax in luxurious surroundings and sample fine cuisine even though they might be miles away from the nearest port. But suppose you fall ill, what becomes of you then? With so many people living in such a confined space, the chances of catching something are quite high. According to the US Center for ...

Research has suggested that Britons are more likely to travel abroad once they have retired. However, a survey by moneysupermarket.com has revealed that the price of travel insurance for the elderly has risen steadily in recent months. The details of the survey are startling. When a pensioner turns 66, he or she can expect t...

When young people are planning their Gap year travels, insurance is often the last thing on their minds. They would much rather spend their time researching their routes and save their money for a bungee jump. Ironically, although they may be the fittest and healthiest group of travellers, they often partake in high-risk activity or venture so far off the beaten track that should disaster stri...