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Travel insurance
5 min read
When should you buy travel insurance?
To help you get the best value out of your travel insurance policy, we've got the lowdown on when to buy travel insurance, what you’re covered for and what to do if you’ve left it late.
By Steph Marinkovic
Published 17 April 2025
Travel insurance
1 min read
Single-trip vs annual travel insurance: Which is best?
Our handy guide compares both annual and single-trip travel insurance to help you decide which is the best – and most cost-effective – option for you.
By Anna Hardy
Published 20 February 2025
Travel insurance
5 min read
Does travel insurance actually pay out?
Think that travel insurance is a bit of a waste of time? You'll want to think twice. We've done the research to prove why it pays to have travel insurance.
By Bob Atkinson
Updated 22 October 2024
Travel insurance
11 min read
Your travel insurance questions answered
We get lots of questions about insurance – everything from what to do if you have a pre-existing medical condition to the conditions of cover for helicopter rides. Here's what you need to know.
Updated 14 April 2022
Travel insurance
6 min read
What to do if strikes disrupt your holiday
With more strike action on the horizon, it will pay to know your rights if your holiday is disrupted. Here's what to do if your holiday is impacted by airline or airport strikes.
Published 6 April 2022
Travel insurance
5 min read
What is the GHIC? The UK Global Health Insurance Card explained
The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) replaces the EHIC. It offers cover for necessary medical treatment in the European Union, either at a reduced cost or for free.
Published 21 January 2021
Travel insurance
5 min read
How to make a successful travel insurance claim
In a turbulent travel world of collapsing holiday companies and unexpected flight suspensions, travel insurance is more vital than ever
Published 23 July 2020
Travel insurance
5 min read
What to do if your airline collapses
If you've been affected by the Flybe cancellations, either prior to travel or during your holiday, you need to know your rights
Updated 5 March 2020

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