Some refreshingly good news was announced last week by Czech Airlines, which, in a move that many feel is unusual for those involved in the money-making airline industry, is trying its best to reduce the hassle involved in planning a trip abroad. Passengers will now be able to purchase travel insurance at the time of purchasing their flight tickets. The airline has penned an innovative deal wi...

A leading insurance specialist has issued a warning to anyone thinking of hitting the slopes this season. Those who have not been too badly hit by the credit crunch have been quick to take advantage of the discounted ski deals that have been surfacing during recent weeks and many of those travelling to the slopes are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-eight. For these keen skiers and boar...

As of the 1st of January 2009, travel agents are facing restrictions on the selling of travel insurance policies which will come as good news since many are accused of unscrupulous selling tactics. The new legislation means that in order to sell travel insurance, travel agents will have to be regulated by the FSA (Financial Services Authority) or alternatively sell on behalf of a company regul...

At a time when terrorist attacks in Bangkok and Mumbai are at the forefront of the news, we have all been reminded that getting a travel insurance policy to cover such events is more important than ever. However, it is important to know that most policies will not cover costs incurred as a result of security delays and terrorist attacks. ...

At a time when we are all trying to save money, it is nice to feel we are getting a free bonus from our insurance company. Any keen skiers taking out an annual travel insurance policy with Tesco will be pleased to find that, if they do so before January 7th 2009, they qualify for free winte...