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Airlines Find New Reasons to Cancel More Flights in Stormy Weather Giving Travelers New Reasons for Travel Insurance

By ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The snowstorms of February were reason enough to buy travel insurance against flight delays. Airlines have added new reasons for insurance including higher rebooking fees, less flights, and mass cancellations to steer clear of new DOT rules.
(Vocus) March 10, 2010 — The snowstorms of February unleashed travel disruptions across the country that were reason enough [...]

France Revealed as Number One Ski Destination for Travel Insurance Claims

By ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Post Office reminds holidaymakers of importance of purchasing travel insurance before hitting the slopes
London, UK (PRWeb UK) March 2, 2010 — Research from Post Office Travel Insurance has revealed that half of all travel insurance claims from the last ski season occurred in France . Some 48 per cent of all claims originated from [...]

Skiers Face Mountainous Medical Bills without Travel Insurance, according to Post Office Travel Insurance

By ⋅ February 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds skiers of the importance of travel insurance for winter sports
London, UK (PRWeb UK) February 26, 2010 — Research from Post Office Travel Insurance has found that more than one- fifth (22 per cent) of cost-cutting skiers and snowboarders would consider hitting the slopes without travel insurance this year.
With Post Office [...]

Research predicts ’staycation’ popularity in 2010

By ⋅ February 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Post Office highlights the importance of purchasing travel insurance before setting off for a UK summer holiday
London, UK (PRWeb UK) 27 Feb 2010 — Research carried out by the BDRC has revealed that frustration with air travel and the quality improvements made in UK tourism could lead to an increase in domestic holidays taken [...]

UK travellers set to splash out on holidays in 2010

By ⋅ February 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Post Office Travel Insurance recommends travel insurance to holidaymakers to safeguard holiday spend
London, UK (PRWeb UK) 27 February 2010 — Post Office Travel Insurance is recommending UK holidaymakers take out travel insurance to ensure holidays costs are covered if travel plans are changed or cancelled due to accidents or emergencies. The advice comes as an [...]

UK holidaymakers Planning More Foreign Holidays in 2010

By ⋅ February 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Post Office reminds travellers of the importance of travel insurance as 58 per cent of adults plan to go abroad this year.
London, UK (PRWeb UK) 18 February, 2010 — The Post Office is reminding people to consider their travel insurance options this year as more than half (58 per cent) of UK adults [...]

Post Office Travel Insurance Warns UK Holidaymakers to take out Travel Insurance to Protect Against the Costs of Personal Injuries Abroad

By ⋅ February 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Moped Accidents one of most common mishaps affecting UK holidaymakers
London, UK (PRWeb UK) February 11, 2010 — Recent figures from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have shown that Spain, Greece, France and Thailand were the countries where the highest numbers of hospitalisations for UK holidaymakers have been reported. While there are many reasons for [...]

Squaremouth.com Leaderboard 2009: Travel Insurance Became Cheaper, Benefits Slimmed Down in Tough Economy, CEO Says

By ⋅ February 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Sales data compiled by Squaremouth.com, America’s fastest-growing website for travel insurance, show travel insurance was more of a bargain than ever in 2009. Americans sought value during an economic downturn by buying cheaper policies that came with fewer benefits than in the past.
St. Pete Beach, FL (PRWEB) — Sales data compiled by Squaremouth.com, America’s fastest-growing [...]

Research Reveals Under-34s as the Group Most Likely to Forego Travel Insurance

By ⋅ February 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Post Office Travel Insurance warns that travellers risk encountering unforeseen costs by not taking out travel insurance cover
London, UK (PRWeb UK) February 5, 2010 — Recent research has revealed that those aged under 34 are least likely to take out travel insurance before going on holiday.
Some 18 per cent of 18-34 year olds don’t [...]

Winter Transport Problems Highlight the Need for Travel Insurance