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Young travellers skip insurance
25 May 2006
New research shows young travellers are increasingly not taking out travel insurance.
It is estimated that 1.5m people aged 18 to 24 will take a short break this year, but 22% will not bother with travel insurance compared with only 12% of 45-54 year-olds.
One of the main reasons given for opting not to take insurance given by 31% - was that they thought they did not need it for a short break as they would not be away for long enough.
Hugh Stacey, of the Post Office, which carried out the research, said: 'Short breaks appeal to younger jetsetters who have the freedom and cash to escape for a spontaneous weekend away. But it's worrying to see how many are overlooking what is a holiday essential.
'Whether you are going away for a couple of days or a fortnight's holiday, you are just as susceptible to theft, loss or accidents. Get adequate travel insurance before you fly and make your short break a safe one.'
Mr Stacey went on to explain that the potential costs of something going wrong while abroad far outweighed the price of insurance.
© Adfero Ltd
It is estimated that 1.5m people aged 18 to 24 will take a short break this year, but 22% will not bother with travel insurance compared with only 12% of 45-54 year-olds.
One of the main reasons given for opting not to take insurance given by 31% - was that they thought they did not need it for a short break as they would not be away for long enough.
Hugh Stacey, of the Post Office, which carried out the research, said: 'Short breaks appeal to younger jetsetters who have the freedom and cash to escape for a spontaneous weekend away. But it's worrying to see how many are overlooking what is a holiday essential.
'Whether you are going away for a couple of days or a fortnight's holiday, you are just as susceptible to theft, loss or accidents. Get adequate travel insurance before you fly and make your short break a safe one.'
Mr Stacey went on to explain that the potential costs of something going wrong while abroad far outweighed the price of insurance.
© Adfero Ltd
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