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Medical payouts top list of travel insurance claims for 2017

Posted on 6th July 2018 by Sharrocks

Insurers paid out more than £1 million every day last year in travel insurance claims. Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveal medical expenses still make up a majority of the £385 million claims paid. This…

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Prepare For Your Skiing Holiday With These Tips From Aviva Insurance

Posted on 18th January 2018 by Sharrocks

As many of us enjoy the sun and beach destination, some people love to jet off on ski and snowboarding adventures in colder climates. Having the right travel insurance cover is vital but there are things that can be done…

Drowning Prevention Week 16th – 26th June 2017 – Tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on holiday around water

Posted on 18th June 2017 by Sharrocks

One person drowns every 20 hours in the UK, more than 2 people a minute worldwide and hundreds more suffer life changing injuries through near drowning. The latest statistics released as part of the Drowning Prevention Week highlight the need to teach people how to stay…

1 in 4 Holidaymakers Leave Without Travel Insurance

Posted on 6th June 2017 by Sharrocks

According to new data from The Association of British Insurers (ABI) travel insurers paid over £1 million a day in insurance claims in 2016. This is the highest set of claims payments since the record high levels of payments in 2010 following…

Further Increase to Insurance Premium Tax – 1st October 2016

Posted on 18th September 2016 by Sharrocks

Following the increase in Insurance Premium Tax in 2015 from 6% to 9.5% there will be a further increase to general insurance policies with effect from 1st October 2016. As of this date insurers will pass on the increase of…

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