Travel insurance can be up to 211% more expensive if bought through an airline, tour operator or travel agent, says price comparison website moneysupermarket.com.
Research has found travel insurance premiums can be a staggering 211 per cent more expensive when bought as an add-on to airline tickets or a holiday bought through a travel agent.
Bob Atkinson at moneysupermarket.com says, "Airlines, tour operators and travel agents are known to try and lure customers into taking out their preferred travel insurance policy. These policies can be wildly uncompetitive and might not suit individual circumstances. By taking the time to shop around for travel insurance, you can jet away with the peace of mind that you know exactly what your policy covers you for while abroad.”
moneysupermarket.com recommends at least the following level of cover:
Travel insurance: News update: 19 May 2010
