Comprehensive insurance package 'a must' for holidaygoers

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Comprehensive insurance package 'a must' for holidaygoers

Mon 11th Jun 2007

By taking out a comprehensive insurance package, people going on holiday can counter the threat of a host of problematic moments they may encounter on their vacation.

Research carried out by Halifax Travel Insurance has found that over four-fifths of complaints made to holiday reps relate to the state of accommodation

Other problems which were identified in the group's survey included issues with building work and construction, the quality of food and complaints against organised excursions.

Holiday reps also indicate that a number of tourists do not know the proper procedures for making an insurance claim, with a fifth not aware that a police report is required to validate any insurance theft claim.

Paul Birkhead, underwriting manager for Halifax Travel Insurance, said: "Halifax Travel Insurance would advise all holidaymakers to research their destination thoroughly before travelling, completing the appropriate medical forms and establishing what to do if they become a victim of crime.

"It is important when holidaymakers take out insurance that they read the terms and conditions carefully, so they know the correct procedure for making a claim," he added.

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