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Old 23 June 2005, 09:47 AM
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It's nearly time for my annual hols. So i need insurance for a familly of five, for 3 weeks for mainland europe. Who are the best and cheapest? Last year i used the post office (£60).
Old 23 June 2005, 09:50 AM
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I am Barclays Addition Plus.So mine is always paid for
Old 23 June 2005, 09:51 AM
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Old 23 June 2005, 09:53 AM
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post office is usually a bit more expensive, but it gives excellent cover. I always use it now after a bad experience with one of the cheapo companies
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Originally Posted by fast bloke
post office is usually a bit more expensive, but it gives excellent cover. I always use it now after a bad experience with one of the cheapo companies
I did wonder about going too cheapo, as you get what you pay for i suppose. But i still think they are expensive.
Old 23 June 2005, 10:22 AM
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I had a cheapo policy which looked OK, until we lost our credit cards, passports, some cash and some personal belongings (all in a belt pouch which was stolen at the airport). When I tried to claim they pointed me to the small print stating that there was a £200.00 excess and the maximum claim was £100.00. They woudn't process it without a crime referece number, but as it happened in France, the crime reference number was a different format. I sent the the police statement and they wouldn't process it because it was in French Eventually they said that as it happened in the airport it should be classified as lost luggage and I should claim from the airline.

I know someone who claimed from PO insurance last year. No hassle and everything was sorted out within a week. I think the cheapo ones are really only for medical cover, although given the above experience they might fight on that as well. If you want to compare prices have a look at www.thisismoney.co.uk
Old 23 June 2005, 10:36 AM
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used tesco last year, and when a bag got damaged they were useless !!

ended up claiming directly off servisair for the damage myself
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Do any insurance companies not include the clause that they don't cover you if your under the influence of alcohol. Your on holiday of course your under the influence of alcohol!
Old 23 June 2005, 10:34 PM
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Me and the g/f going to the USA for just over 2 weeks and found Norwich Union to be one of the cheapest. For both of us in total was bit over £60.

Not bad considering Thomas Cook wanted £120! Compared the medical cover etc and it seems to be the same, so we went with NU.

Hopefully wont need to make use of it though!!!
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I got a year with Egg for Family cover (only have a wife though !!) that is valid all over the world and has winter sports cover aswell all for 50 quid.

Dave
Old 23 June 2005, 11:03 PM
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I've used www.travel-insurance-web.com for the last two years to spain
About £12.50 -£15.00 for a family of five, and recommended by Which magazine
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