Travel Insurance from Martin Lewis Reviews
Don’t wait to buy travel insurance
Many people wait until just before they travel to buy holiday insurance however Martin Lewis warns against this. Money Saving Expert advises to book your travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday, so you are covered for events leading to cancellation before you travel.
Make sure your holiday insurance suits your requirements
This section of the Money Saving Expert travel insurance guide explains what could be covered in your insurance including:
Medical cover – the cost of being treated abroad and repatriation fees
Cancellation cover – if you can’t go on holiday because of redundancy, illness or jury service
Baggage and personal belongings – in the event your belongings are lost, stolen or damaged
Personal liability – protecting others against accidents you cause whilst on holiday
Delays – if your flight has been delayed over a specified number of hours
Globelink Travel Insurance
Single trip policies are available for up to 89 year olds. Can also be bought outside of country of residency.
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The amount of cover you get and the excess you’re willing to pay will vary from policy to policy so it’s important to read the terms and conditions carefully.
The guide also covers what isn’t covered by holiday insurance including pre-existing medical conditions, alcohol related injuries, dangerous sporting activities, belongings left unattended, travel to dangerous countries and being refused entry to the country you are visiting.
Finally, this section highlights the difference between European and worldwide travel insurance and warns against being duped into buying upgraded travel insurance if you don’t need it.
Be honest about preexisting conditions
As with any type of insurance, it’s important to be honest with your insurer as withholding information may invalidate your policy. Martin Lewis therefore advises when arranging holiday insurance to always disclose any preexisting medical conditions you have.
Compare annual vs single trip travel insurance
You may think single trip travel insurance may be cheaper however if you think you are going to travel more than once in the year, annual travel insurance may be better.
Check if your bank provides travel insurance
As many packaged bank accounts provide travel insurance as part of the service, you may find you are already covered. Therefore, Martin Lewis’ advice is to check before you buy.
What else does the Money Saving Expert say about travel insurance?
In addition to buying the right travel insurance to suit your needs and being honest when you apply, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team provide information on the following hot topics:
Martin Lewis on travel insurance after Brexit
Brexit’s impact on Travel insurance and what happens after the 31st December 2020 is still unknown. Lewis states that currently it looks as though there shouldn’t be disruption to transportation or change to flight delay compensation rules however you may have to pay a £6 visa waiver for EU holidays.
In this state of influx, if you’re planning a holiday after Brexit, it’s important to read the terms and conditions of a travel insurance policy before buying it.
Also remember that although the future of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is unknown, you can still use it until the end of this year.
Martin Lewis on cruise travel insurance
Cruise travel insurance is worth considering if you’re heading to the seas. Regular holiday insurance will cover medical fees and loss or damage to your belongings however upgrading to cruise travel insurance ensures you’re also covered for missed departures, changes in itinerary, unused excursions, or cabin confinement due to virus’.
Martin Lewis on travel insurance for the over 70s
Martin Lewis’ travel advice to over 65 and 70 year olds is similar to that for younger travelers. Honesty where pre-existing medical conditions are concerned is a must. This may mean you need to get specialist travel cover but at least you know your holiday insurance will be valid.
In addition, Money Saving Expert warns older travelers holidaying with family to compare group and individual holiday insurance. Group travel insurance covers several people under one policy which can save money. However, as the cost of group insurance is usually based on the oldest traveler, separate cover may be cheaper.
Martin Lewis on travel moneytravel insurance money saving expert
Martin Lewis provides information and tips on getting the best travel money deals. You can also compare exchange rates with their travel money comparison tool TravelMoneyMax. Lewis advises that the ‘right’ specialist card can be best when chosen wisely but to be aware of credit card or debit card charges.
Money Saving Expert also warn against buying travel money at airports as the exchange rates are some of the worst you can get.
Martin Lewis on Coronavirus travel rights
Coronavirus has brought most of the world to a standstill where travel is concerned. Flights, holidays and events have been cancelled and borders for many countries closed, with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warning against all non-essential travel.
The situation is changing constantly so Martin Lewis’ best advice for travel during the coronavirus pandemic is to check with the FCO.
Does the Money Saving Expert offer travel insurance?
Money Saving Expert offer travel insurance through several different companies, including insurance providers and comparison websites. These include but are not limited to Coverwise, MoneySupermarket, Confused, Gocompare and Compare the Market.
Using online comparison services like Over50choices travel insurance comparison tool gives you the opportunity to check prices with the UKs leading insurers. But in addition to checking the price, as Martin Lewis warns, it’s also essential to check the terms and conditions too.
What are Martin Lewis’ travel insurance top tips?
Money Saving Expert’s top travel insurance tips guide you through all aspects of holiday insurance. From booking your cover through to making a claim, Martin Lewis and his money saving team explain:
When to book your holiday insurance
What is covered
Pre-existing conditions
Annual vs single trip travel insurance
Cruise travel insurance
Over 70s travel insurance
The impacts of Brexit and coronavirus