MT Week - What to look for when buying travel insurance

Well, the school summer holidays have officially begun, which means it’s now peak travel season.

You know what you need this year? Well sunscreen and a fan probably, but also travel insurance.

I wrote about how to pick the right travel insurance last summer, but so much has changed since.

Covid is still lingering in the background for example, but many travel companies have dialled back their flexible booking policies, which means you’ll need robust cover if you want to be protected for sickness-related cancellations.

Then there are the heat and wildfires affecting many Mediterranean destinations, which may well make you think about cancelling your trip. 

You probably won’t be covered if you do, as it counts as a disinclination to travel, but you may be covered if a natural disaster affects your travel plans.

So here’s a deeper dive into what you should be looking for when you’re buying travel insurance.