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News Release from: Churchill Insurance | Subject: Travel insurance
Edited by the Insidemoneytalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2007
Churchill comment on St Pancras
International
Commenting on the opening of St. Pancras International, Frances Browning, spokesperson for Churchill Travel Insurance, said:
"With 2.8 million people heading off abroad without travel insurance last year, the introduction of an even faster rail service to cross the channel could see this figure escalate as people inadvertently forget to purchase cover before leaving the platform As many as 280,000** travellers suffer loss or theft of luggage or other personal possessions.By purchasing an annual policy from as little as £40.30 tourists and business travellers alike can have the peace of mind they will be covered, however impromptu the trip may be
This article was originally published on Insidemoneytalk on 23 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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We would also recommend passengers to take their EHIC cards with them.
If the EHIC is used and Churchill is able to recover at least 75% of the costs paid, the policy-holder will not need to pay the excess on their claim." *Mintel Report, February 2007** Churchill Insurance, June 2005 Churchill's Top Tips for a smoother travelling ride: Ensure your travel insurance is up to date and provides you and your family with adequate cover Apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as the E111 form is no longer valid.
This enables you and your family to have access to basic healthcare in state hospitals whilst travelling in Europe.
If you have a safe in your accommodation, keep your valuables and documents, such as your passport, locked up inside.
Ensure you have enough money, and any additional funds, should you need them in an emergency eg travellers cheques.
Make copies of your passport, insurance policy, 24 hour emergency contact details and ticket details.
Leave these copies alongside your itinerary and contact details with family and friends If you are unfortunate and need to make a claim, keep items such as police reports and receipts in order to validate it.
Visit http://www.churchill.com/ for a holiday planning and preparation checklist.
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