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Travel Insurance Guides

Our guides to buying Travel Insurance

Here at moneysupermarket.com we have put together a series of travel insurance guides to help you get the best deal on your travel insurance. Read our guides for tips on finding the right policy for your individual needs and learn how to lower your premiums with our money saving ideas.

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Motorcycle travel insurance

Travelling abroad with your motorbike? Make sure you have the right motorcycle travel insurance to enjoy the roads with peace of mind. MoneySuperMarket does not offer Motorcycle Travel Insurance. Cover is provided by our preferred partner Voyager and is for Standard Travel Insurance.

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Rock climbing travel insurance

If you’re the adventurous type, rock climbing can be an exciting holiday activity but one that brings risks. Find out how travel insurance can keep you safe and what you need to look for when comparing policies.

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Scuba diving travel insurance

Scuba diving is a fun way to explore the sea, and the right travel insurance policy will help protect you and your belongings against holiday mishaps

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Travel insurance for cancer patients

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, a holiday can give you the time and space to come to terms with the illness. Alternatively, it could be that you need a few days away to recuperate from cancer treatment. You might even want to go on holiday to celebrate the all-clear.

News & Guides

High-risk travel insurance Normal travel insurance won’t cover you for travel to a high-risk destination or country where the Foreign Office advises against travel
Airline strike travel insurance Airports never want to see strike action as it upsets customers and costs everyone money, but they still occasionally happen
Lost or stolen passports A lost or stolen passport is more common than you might think. This is what to do if it happens to you: how to get a new one and make a claim on your travel insurance
Travel insurance for children travelling alone If you are planning a trip for an unaccompanied minor you will need to find specialist cover if they are travelling without you. Our guide explains.
Missed flights Getting successfully from one place in the world to another often relies on smooth interconnecting flights. But will your travel insurance pay out for missed flights?
What is no-excess Travel Insurance? You can avoid losing out when you make a claim by choosing no-excess travel insurance. Here, we explain the pros and cons
Travel disruption insurance Travel plans can be thrown awry for many reasons, but how can travel insurance help? Our guide explains the basics of travel disruption cover and other compensation you can find if your travel plans are disrupted.
Travel insurance and natural disasters This guide will outline who you can turn to for help or compensation in the event of a natural disaster – whether you've booked a package holiday or are travelling independently.
Pregnancy travel insurance Find out how being pregnant might affect your travel plans, especially if you’re intending to fly, and what you need to know about travel insurance when you’re expecting.
When to buy travel insurance? The sooner you buy travel insurance after booking a trip, the sooner you’re protected against any eventualities – from breaking your leg to your holiday company going bust – that force you to change your plans. That’s why it’s best to buy travel cover on the day you book your holiday.
Travel Cancellation Insurance Can you get your money back if you have to cancel your holiday or if the company you booked with goes bust? Out guide explains what travel cancellation insurance covers and how it might be able to help.
GHIC CARD The UK has left the EU following Brexit, which means the old European Health Insurance Card will no longer be given to UK travellers. Instead, a new, free Global Health Insurance Card has been introduced. Our guide explains what’s changed and what protection it will give you
Travel insurance claims Travel insurance policies offer peace of mind in case your holiday doesn’t go to plan – but it’s still important to get the claim process right
ATOL protection It’s always important to ensure your holiday is ATOL protected. But what does ATOL protection mean? Let’s find out.
European Health Insurance Card As of January 2021, the UK no longer participates in the EHIC scheme. However, valid cards can still be used in certain countries. Learn about the new terms of the EHIC and its replacement, GHIC, in our guide.
Travel insurance with high blood pressure High blood pressure and hypertension can affect the price of your travel insurance and your cover options. In this guide we'll outline how to handle travel insurance with high blood pressure.
Repatriation insurance If you have a medical emergency during your holiday, you might need to be brought back to the UK early. This can be very expensive, but repatriation insurance can offer a helping hand.
Supplier Failure Holiday Protection In this guide we'll tell you what protections you have when booking a package holiday and what travel insurance will cover.
One-way travel insurance Need travel insurance for a one-way trip? Check out our no-nonsense guide to insuring yourself when you don’t plan to return home
Snowboarding Insurance Planning a winter sports holiday? Find out all you need to know and more about snowboarding insurance right here!
Travel insurance and death in the family If your holiday is cancelled due to a bereavement, will your travel insurance pay out? Here’s what you need to know.
Short Break Travel Insurance We all like escaping overseas on holiday, even if it’s only for a short while. Short break travel insurance gives you the freedom to truly relax and enjoy your little getaway.
Travel Insurance for Diabetics Find out more on how to get the best travel insurance policy with a pre-existing condition like diabetes.
Travel insurance for children If you’re looking for travel insurance for your child, you’ll find a lot of options to compare – but what you’ll need from your policy depends on a few different factors
Trekking and hiking travel insurance If you’re looking to go hiking or trekking on your break, it’s important you have travel insurance in place – but is a standard policy enough or do you need specialist cover?
Travel insurance: Schengen If you’re travelling to the Schengen area and you aren’t a UK citizen, you’ll need a Schengen visa – and you’ll also need travel insurance
Water sports travel insurance Whether it’s surfing, kayaking or scuba diving, travel insurance for water sports will cover your holiday activities
Travel insurance and Defaqto ratings Defaqto ratings indicate the quality of the travel insurance policy you take out when you compare with MoneySuperMarket
Cycling holiday insurance When you’re on holiday, it’s always wise to take out travel insurance – and cycling holidays are no different
Gadget travel insurance Find out how to get the right amount of cover for your gadgets