Travel insurance

Do I need travel insurance?

Once you’ve booked your holiday, the last thing you want to think about is what can go wrong. Unfortunately, no matter what type of holiday you’re going on, accidents can happen. 

Getting travel insurance before you go away can help cover medical costs if you get injured or ill abroad, so you don’t have to worry about footing the bill. It can also cover delayed flights and lost or stolen items. 

Why should I compare quotes with Confused.com?

At Confused.com, we compare up to 51 travel insurance providers to help you find the policy that suits you best. 

Policies can be compared in minutes and you could have your documents emailed to you within an hour.

To help you further, when you get a quote, we show Defaqto star ratings (a rating by the independent financial researcher) next to each provider, which could help you make a better informed decision, quickly.

• Cruise
• Ski
• Over 50s
• Pre-existing medical
• Backpackers

Most policies should cover you for:

• Emergency medical expense: If you fall ill on holiday and need to seek medical assistance, travel insurance could cover the cost of treatments as well as transportation back to the UK if needed.
• Baggage and personal possessions: A policy could cover accidental loss, damage or theft of your luggage, other personal possessions and money.
• Cancellations: If your flight is cancelled or you have to cut your trip short due to family bereavement or illness, a policy could cover any costs. It's worth looking for a policy that comes with enough cancellation cover to at least repay what you paid for the holiday.

Most policies offer a 24-hour helpline that provides worldwide support and advice to help you deal with your emergency.

Failure to report stolen or lost possessions: Lost or stolen items should be reported to the local police within 24 hours, otherwise you may invalidate the terms of your cover if you try and make a claim.

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  Failure to declare pre-existing medical conditions: Insurers may refuse claims if you fail to declare any pre-existing medical conditions for you or any of your travelling party.

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  Alcohol or drug related incidents: Most policies are unlikely to cover incidents where you’ve consumed alcohol or drugs.

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  Activities and winter sports: If you plan on taking part in sports or activities, check your policy wording to see whether they are covered. Winter sports cover is usually available as a policy add-on, so look out for it if you’re planning on hitting the snow.