When you’re travelling abroad one thing you must remember to arrange before you depart is travel insurance, there have been many people in the news recently who have not had insurance and have been caught with a heft hospital and repatriation bill after injury. Not only does your insurance provide you with cover against injury while away it also keeps you covered if you have to cancel before you depart for un foreseen circumstances.
It’s estimated that as many as one in six people from the UK holiday abroad without insurance, with the thought that nothing will happen especially with many just planning on having a quiet relaxing break away. A common misconception for those who are travelling in Europe is that all you need is a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) because that will cover you if you have an accident however it does not cover the cost of air ambulance repatriation.
Whether you travel many times during the year or just once in a blue moon insurance is a must and is not as expensive as many people think, you can get annual insurance if you travel frequently with good discounts or if you don’t you can get cover from as little as £9.00 but it is always important to read the small primnt to make sure what you are and are not covered for before you go.
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