Investigation finds hidden catches travel insurance small print

Money Mail investigation uncovers an array of hidden catches in travel insurance small print of some of the most prominently advertised policies on price comparison websites.

A recent article by Victoria Bischoff, Deputy Editor of Money Mail warns of the dangers of buying cheap travel insurance deals, as they often offer the worst cover.  In some cases, travellers find that they will not be covered in the event they have an accident during popular activities such as cycling, horse riding and snorkeling.  Martyn James of complaints website Resolver said “Travel insurance companies are renowned for relying on ambiguous contract terms to get out of paying claims.  Holidaymakers should be particularly wary when using price comparison websites”.

In one recent case, a 52-year-old grandmother injured herself falling off a quad bike in Greece.  She was left with thousands of pounds in medical bills after her insurer refused to pay out because it excludes quad biking in the small print.

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Experts say that many holiday makers and travellers will be unaware that policies will not protect them or that they have to shop around very carefully to get the best deal and one that provides the cover you will need.

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