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Travel insurance

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  1. Young man paddling on kayak in tropical ocean
    Travel insurance

    6 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.
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    By Anna Hardy

    Updated 15 October 2025

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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.
    Photo of Steph Marinkovic
    By Steph Marinkovic

    Published 17 April 2025

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    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

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    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

  5. Several passengers standing in a queue while waiting for check-in registration before their flight at an airport all holding luggage
    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

  6. A view of the Kastel Stafilic landmarks and turquoise beach view in Split region of Dalmatia, Croatia
    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

  7. An aerial photo of extreme power boat donut water-sports cruising in high speed in deep blue open ocean bay
    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

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    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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