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Health insurance news: Post Office

Post Office Financial Services, part  of the Post Office offers a range of branded insurance products.  It's income protection insurance is underwritten by AXA Insurance.
 

Recent news

  • Avoiding vaccinations before travel could potentially invalidate travel insurance cover The Post OfficePost Office Travel Insurance is advising travellers to ensure they have researched the necessary immunisations they may need before they travel to ensure they don't invalidate their travel insurance cover.
  • Twenty-somethings seek better working life abroad The Post OfficeOne in three young people under 35 have considered leaving the UK to improve their career prospects, according to new research from the Post Office.
  • Gap years if 55 going on 18 The Post OfficePost Office Travel Insurance says the over 55s are now picking up on what was traditionally the reserve of young students, and jetting off abroad for an extended break.
  • Generations a world apart when it comes to travel The Post OfficeNew research by Post Office Travel Insurance says that four out of five of the 18-24 year olds that form Generation Y travelled abroad an average of four times before they were 16.
  • Human battery runs down in sixty days The Post OfficePeople have a battery life of two months according to new research, which suggests we need to take a break every sixty days in order to feel recharged and avoid feeling stressed.
  • Skiers risk invalidating travel insurance by hitting the slopes on a hangover The Post OfficeThe Post Office reminds travellers that excessive alcohol intake can affect travel insurance claims. As ski enthusiasts seek the close of season European slopes, a survey says that one in five UK skiers admit to overindulging on alcohol during their holidays.
  • Quality of life and retirement top list of reasons to leave UK The Post OfficeExpats living abroad move away from the UK for a better quality of life - and get it, according to a new survey from the Post Office that questioned people who have relocated abroad.
  • Post Office Travel Insurance freezes prices The Post OfficeWith not only VAT, but also Insurance Premium Tax being increased from 4 January 2011, Post Office Travel Insurance has frozen the price of its single trip and annual policies until 27 March 2011, giving customers an extra three months to purchase travel insurance at pre-tax increase prices.
  • Validity of travel insurance jeopardised by alcohol The Post OfficeThousands are jeopardising their safety, and the validity of their travel insurance, by skiing or snowboarding while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Rest in peace if your phone doesn't ring The Post OfficePhotographs, cigarettes, mobile phones and cuddly toys are just some of the items that we want to take with us to the grave according to new research by Post Office Insurance.
  • Post Office favourite for travel insurance The Post OfficeThe public has again named the Post Office as its favourite travel insurance provider at this year's British Travel Awards. This means the Post Office has secured the title of 'Best Travel Insurance Provider' for five consecutive years.
  • Post Office could be mutualised The Post OfficeThe Government has today put forward an innovative proposal that could see Post Office Ltd turned into a mutual, giving power to staff, sub postmasters and communities.
  • Does your travel insurance cover new sports and activities? The Post OfficePost Office Travel Insurance is reminding all holidaymakers to check out their travel insurance. Does it cover water sports and other sporting activities such as scuba diving or sea kayaking?
  • Post Office launches new advertising campaign The Post OfficeThe Post Office is launching a new integrated advertising campaign as part of a marketing drive to reinforce the Post Office's position as a hub for local communities and to promote the brand's successful range of financial and travel services.
  • Are solo holidays on the increase for UK travellers? The Post OfficeAccording to research carried out by Leger Holidays, half of UK holidaymakers surveyed would to go on holiday alone, regardless of their relationship status.
  • Increase in health and wellbeing holidays The Post OfficeRecent research has found that nearly a third of UK holidaymakers have been on a health and wellbeing holiday in the last three years. With travellers venturing on health and wellness holidays for holistic treatments, alternative therapies and beauty treatments.
  • Travellers less likely to buy travel insurance when holidaying in Europe The Post Office22 million UK travellers intend to visit countries across the eurozone in 2010, but are more likely to risk travelling to European destinations without travel insurance. Post Office Travel Insurance research suggests that 28 % of UK holidaymakers are less likely to consider buying travel insurance when heading off to Europe than other parts of the world.
  • Post Office Travel Insurance reminds skiers of the importance of travel insurance for winter sports The Post OfficeResearch from Post Office Travel Insurance suggests that cost-cutting skiers and snowboarders would consider hitting the slopes without travel insurance this year.
  • Under-34s are the most likely to forego travel insurance The Post OfficePost Office Travel Insurance warns that travellers risk encountering unforeseen costs by not taking out travel insurance cover. Recent research suggests that those aged under 34 are least likely to take out travel insurance before going on holiday.
  • Post Office stresses importance of travel insurance for skiers The Post OfficeRecent research suggests that 80 per cent of skiers who didn't take a skiing holiday last season are returning to the slopes for the 2009-10 season. Post Office Travel Insurance urges travellers setting out for the slopes to check that their annual travel insurance policies haven't expired and to check the small print on their travel insurance policy to make sure they have the required levels of...
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