Beating the travel insurance traps

Wading through the language of a travel insurance policy is the worst part of holiday planning. Understanding the most common traps can make it easier. I lost three hours of Continue reading →

Travellers and gadgets easily parted

Gadgets such as smartphones and tablet computers have become a major source of travel insurance claims as we travel with more devices. Insurer SureSave says personal devices make up about 12 Continue reading →

Paperwork before travel!

This week is Good Will Week, during which travellers are being urged to ensure they have an up-to-date will before they go away. Cheery subject, I know, but a survey Continue reading →

More answers on travel insurance

For travellers over 60, even those who are fit and healthy, getting travel insurance can be a source of frustration. Older travellers, particularly those over 70, report having to pay Continue reading →

Travel insurance questions answered

When I wrote  recently about the challenges of finding the right travel insurance policy, I was bombarded by emails from readers. Questions and complaints flowed into my inbox (joined by the Continue reading →

Dodging travel insurance traps

So you’re not one of the crazy souls who goes overseas without travel  insurance, but you can get it wrong even when you’re trying to do the right  thing. Travel Continue reading →

When common sense is not common enough

If you get into trouble overseas, do you expect the Australian government to come galloping to your rescue? It seems many people do, with demand for consular services rising and Continue reading →

Travellers taking chances

Aussie travellers seem to apply loose logic when it comes to protecting themselves overseas. More than half of Australian travellers purchase travel insurance based on their perception of how safe Continue reading →

Say goodbye to guide books?

Could the dog-eared guide book become a thing of the past?  More Australians are now travelling with laptops than guide books, according to research by the insurance company AAMI. A Continue reading →

What you should know about travel insurance

The travel chaos of recent weeks is a reminder of the need for travellers to protect themselves against unforseen events. That pesky volcano and outbursts of political unrest have seen Continue reading →