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Beware of free travel insurance
2 May 2006
Travellers are being warned not to rely on travel insurance that comes free with financial products.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) has spoken out about free travel insurance deals that come with some credit cards and bank accounts, reports Reuters.
CAB spokeswoman Susan Marks explained that the free travel insurance often only provides standard cover, frequently with many exclusions.
Travellers heading out of Europe or going skiing may not be covered along with those with certain medical conditions.
Ms Marks told Reuters: 'Those going outside the EU or needing specialist insurance cover are really advised to read the policy details and to establish whether the cover they have is entirely adequate.
'Too often people think an insurance policy means that they are insured and don't have to worry, when in fact there may be a few very important exclusions.'
Further limits to the free insurance policies include how much can be claimed for baggage, which should especially be looked into when travelling with expensive sporting equipment, such as skis or golf clubs.
© Adfero Ltd
The Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) has spoken out about free travel insurance deals that come with some credit cards and bank accounts, reports Reuters.
CAB spokeswoman Susan Marks explained that the free travel insurance often only provides standard cover, frequently with many exclusions.
Travellers heading out of Europe or going skiing may not be covered along with those with certain medical conditions.
Ms Marks told Reuters: 'Those going outside the EU or needing specialist insurance cover are really advised to read the policy details and to establish whether the cover they have is entirely adequate.
'Too often people think an insurance policy means that they are insured and don't have to worry, when in fact there may be a few very important exclusions.'
Further limits to the free insurance policies include how much can be claimed for baggage, which should especially be looked into when travelling with expensive sporting equipment, such as skis or golf clubs.
© Adfero Ltd
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