If you're fed up with our awful British summer and are planning a holiday in France or Spain this year, you should make sure you take extra care of your belongings. According to Swiftcover.com, more than 1 in 3 of us who have had belongings stolen whilst on holiday in Europe were in Spain at the time, and almost 1 in 5 were in Fr...

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...