What are the key benefits of travel insurance?
Before you buy a policy, it’s important to understand what you’re covered for and what you’re not.
Cancellation cover
Cancellation cover is designed to pay back any pre-paid expenses that would be lost if you’re forced to cancel your holiday before you travel.
It’s important to make sure that you choose a policy with enough cancellation cover for the costs you would need to claim for.
Medical Emergency Cover
Travel insurance is designed to pay the costs for a medical emergency while you’re on holiday. You may have to pay an excess contribution to the total costs or you can choose a ‘nil excess’ option if you wish.
Some policies will cover emergency dental treatment if it’s for the immediate relief of pain.
All policies will pay to bring you back to the UK when this is recommended.
Treatment in a private hospital or clinic abroad is not usually covered if a suitable public or state facility is available.
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