Travel Insurance is an insurance that is intended to cover the person(s) travelling against medical expenses, financial or other losses which occur while travelling. Travel Cover protects not just in the UK, but also internationally 
where you may go.
Although not mandatory, travel insurance is a more than usual and recommended cover which typically covers the events listed below;
- cancellation
- delayed departure
- Loss, theft or damage to personal possessions including money
- Delayed baggage including the emergency replacement of needed items.
- Medical expenses
- Emergency evacuation
- Overseas funeral expenses
- Accidental death, injury or disability benefit
- Legal Assistance and expenses
- Personal liability and car rental damage excess
Additional cover can also be provided by some insurers, usually at an additional cost.
All travellers can be covered such as students, business travellers, leisure and adventure holidaymakers, cruises and international tourists.
