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Travel Insurance News from Age Concern - campaigning for the older traveller

• Brits risk forking out thousands in travel claims for the sake of £20 travel insurance

Helpful Travel Insurance Tips

• Before going away‚ research your destination for any pre-departure vaccinations you may need
• Remember to pack any medication for pre-existing conditions in your hand luggage
• To avoid getting deep vein thrombosis‚ wear DVT socks during long flights‚ move your feet around‚ take walks if possible and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of non-alcoholic drinks
• Make sure any meat and seafood you eat has been properly cooked and avoid food from stalls where the dishes may have been in the sun all day
• Don't drink the tap water without checking first that it is safe. Ice is often made from tap water too‚ so ask for your cold drinks without ice
• Avoid extended periods of sunbathing especially during the hottest hours of the day. Always use a high factor sun block and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Always take a small but comprehensive first aid kit on holiday in case of minor emergencies
• Take details of your travel insurance policy including the emergency helpline number in case you need to claim

Travel Insurance News Archive

• September 2008 - Mexico‚ USA and Barbados top the list for medical claim costs‚ reveals Age Concern Travel Insurance services

• August 2008 - Three quarters of  British travellers do not check travel insurance terms and conditions

Age Concern Travel Insurance is provided by Fortis Insurance Limited

How to buy

• Call 0845 600 3348* ( Please quote ref: ALL 721); lines are open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday‚ 9am - 5pm Saturday
• Visit your local trading Age Concern ** to talk to someone face to face
• Buy online

* If you call 0845 for travel insurance‚ you will be dealing with Fortis Insurance Limited‚ which provides and manages Age Concern Travel Insurance.

** Not all Age Concerns offer all Age Concern products. Please check (by telephoning your local office) before arranging a visit.

If you contact an Age Concern office‚ you will be dealing with an Appointed Representative of  Age Concern Enterprises Ltd. (ACEnt)‚ 207 - 221 Pentonville Road‚ London N1 9UZ.

ACEnt is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for Insurance mediation and Fortis Insurance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. ACEnt and Fortis Insurance Limited are not in the same group of companies.

Medical exclusions may apply and acceptance is not guaranteed. Terms‚ conditions and exclusions apply to this insurance.