As we approach to the peak summer holiday season, ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) is highlighting the importance of holidaymakers obtaining the necessary insurance before they travel.
According to ABTA research, as many as one in three people from the North West travelled abroad in the past year without the right cover, took part in activities which may not have been covered, or did not have any insurance at all.
The organisation is calling on holidaymakers to take out travel insurance which covers their circumstances and the activities they are planning to do.
This will help people to avoid potentially costly medical bills should anything go wrong whilst on holiday.
They’re advising that an insurer can reject a claim if people do not declare pre-existing medical conditions, or if they take part in activities that their policy did not cover.
Mark Tanzer, ABTA chief executive, said: “Every year we see cases of people falling into difficulty due to travelling without sufficient travel insurance.
“While many people are still choosing not to take out travel insurance at all, others are travelling unaware that their insurance policy is not protecting them as they expect.
“While not declaring existing medical conditions or taking part in activities that aren’t covered are easy mistakes to make, they can be very costly, leaving holidaymakers and their families with expensive medical bills which run into thousands of pounds.
“I would urge all holidaymakers to make sure they take out travel insurance and check that it covers their circumstances and holiday plans.”
You can find out more information, along with tips and advice on choosing the right travel insurance policy, via ABTA’s website: abta.com/travelinsurance
