Holiday Travellers Chancing More Than Just the Weather This Summer
Hiscox Survey Finds One in Five Don't Know If They Are Covered When They Go on Holiday
(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 05/28/12 -- As Britons gear up for their summer holidays, new research reveals that many are chancing more than just the weather with their holiday planning. According to , 19% of those surveyed(i) said they either don't bother taking out a specialist travel insurance policy, think that they are covered under another insurance policy such as health, or simply do not know. When it comes to understanding what exactly they are covered for following the loss of valuables or luggage, there is an even greater level of complacency with one in ten (10%) respondents being unsure or not having checked if they are covered by an insurance policy.
Commenting on the findings, Colin Wallace, insurance expert from Hiscox said: "Recent changes in the rules governing the sales of holidays have further strengthened consumer protection. However understanding what you are covered for can become confusing and there is a worrying degree of complacency when it comes to Britons making sure that they have the right travel insurance, or indeed any cover at all.
"Taking the time to think through your travel plans and what type of cover you need can help take the stress out of travel. Comprehensive travel insurance, such as the Hiscox policy, should cover you for eventualities that you may not always be aware of, such as the financial failure of a flight or other travel service disruption."
I'm covered...aren't I?
Notes to editors
(i)2,284 online interviews with ABC1 respondents, working full time, were conducted from 11-13 April 2012 on behalf of Hiscox by Opinium Research LLP.
Hiscox travel insurance cover includes:
About Hiscox
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HSX). There are three main underwriting parts of the Group - Hiscox London Market, Hiscox UK and Europe and Hiscox International. Hiscox London Market underwrites internationally traded business in the London Market - generally large or complex business which needs to be shared with other insurers or needs the international licences of Lloyd's. Hiscox UK and Hiscox Europe offer a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers, as well as high net worth individuals. Hiscox International includes operations in Bermuda, Guernsey and USA. Hiscox Insurance Company Limited, Hiscox Underwriting Limited, Hiscox Europe Underwriting Limited and Hiscox Syndicates Limited. Hiscox UK also offers professional indemnity insurance and products. For , quotes on any Hiscox products and further information, visit .
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