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Insurance ‘essential’ for even short trips

September 7, 2007 by admin  
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No matter how far they are planning to travel, anyone heading overseas should ensure they have adequate travel insurance.

That is according to a spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers, who said that regardless of where an individual is travelling to, they could end up needing medical help.

“Even if you’re only in France, there’s always the possibility that you may need emergency treatment,” the spokesperson said. “So it’s worth considering for that reason alone.”

A recent survey carried out by swiftcover and YouGov found that of more than 2,000 travellers, 37 per cent had been robbed in Spain, 19 per cent had something stolen in France and nine per cent experienced theft in the UK.

The ABI spokesperson pointed out that fans travelling to watch the Rugby World Cup in France ought to get cover, as losing personal effects “can ruin any holiday or any visit or any break. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing”.

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