Travel insurance is a must according to the FCO
16 July 10
The Foreign Office’s new British Behaviour Abroad report has shed light on problems Britons are facing abroad that could in effect be prevented.
The report is based on incident figures reported by British visitors and residents to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) around the world between April 2009 and March 2010.
With 27,272 incidents reported worldwide the most common problem encountered by British tourists and residents was lost or stolen passports. More concerning problems highlighted in the report included drug and drink related arrests and extremely high treatment and repatriation bills resulting from a lack of adequate travel insurance.
As a leading travel insurance broker Staveley Head, were surprised by the lack of people not taking out travel insurance and would strongly advise anyone who is planning on travelling, to take some time out to research travel insurance and buy a policy to cover your needs.
Jeremy Brown, Foreign and Commonwealth Officer Minister said:
“This report shines a light on the number of Britons who get into difficulty abroad each year. The worrying fact is that so many of these situations are preventable. Helping out Britons in trouble abroad is part of our job, but we can’t get you out of jail or pay your hospital bills.
A bit of preparation before you go, such as arranging travel insurance and checking our website, will ensure you get the most out of your trip without bad memories and big bills.
The message from the Foreign Office is clear – have a great time while travelling or living abroad, but make the necessary preparations before you go.”
A number of case studies can be found within the British Behaviour Abroad Report to highlight medical and repatriation costs.
Staveley Head is a leading provider of Travel Insurance in the UK.
For more information regarding this article, or to compare Travel Insurance quotes, contact Staveley Head on 0845 017 9991.
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