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auditt

Original Poster:

715 posts

200 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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Well im currently covered by natwest private but with the volcano going off again and me going on holiday soon can anyone recommend a travel insurance which covers me for "everything" and no tiny loopholes

thanks in advance

auditt

Original Poster:

715 posts

200 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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anybody????

Amateurish

8,144 posts

238 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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No one will cover you for the volcano now as it's a "known event"

auditt

Original Poster:

715 posts

200 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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oh.......

amir_j

3,579 posts

217 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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Had a look and as above unikely frown If its a package holiday then you will have some protection via ATOL if cancelled.


Edited by amir_j on Wednesday 19th May 22:18

amir_j

3,579 posts

217 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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if not under ATOL this may be worth a look for the cancellation aspect- DYOR

http://www.jsinsurance.co.uk/travel_insurance/volc...

JS Insurance is pleased to be able to offer a travel insurance policies that will provide cover in the event of your holiday being cancelled due to the Volcanic Ash Cloud grounding flights.


Holiday Cancellation Cover From Towergate AUL.


Towergate AUL Travel Insurance, underwritten by Fortis Insurance Ltd offers excellent comprehensive single trip and annual Travel Insurance for persons up to the age of 75 years. The Towergate AUL policy will provide cancellation cover in the event of your holiday being cancelled due to the Volcanic Ash Cloud grounding flights. However, claims will only be considered if all the avenues of reimbursement have been exhausted first (i.e. Airlines, Tour Operators, Credit Card Companies, Travel Agents etc).


However, it is important to note that this policy will NOT offer compensation for any additional accommodation and travel expenses necessarily incurred in the event your trip is disrupted.


bazking69

8,620 posts

206 months

Thursday 20th May 2010
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If you're looking for policy that includes cover against this volcano and any chaos it could cause forget it.