Watch out for travel insurance traps

When it comes to picking the right policy for your trips abroad, mistakes can be costly

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Many of us are travelling far more frequently than in the past on city breaks, extended holidays and work. Whether short business trips or long-term secondment, the corollary is the increased take-up of travel insurance and the rise in the multiplicity of travel insurance options.

Options include single-trip cover, backpacker cover, global health and travel policies, and multi-trip cover – indicating the frequent rate of travel by some people in any one year.