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Are you planning to live or work overseas for an extended period of time? If so, you’re probably looking to buy a travel insurance policy in case you need medical … Read More

No one goes on holiday thinking they will end up in hospital.  But it does happen. It is a condition of most, if not all, travel insurance policies that if … Read More

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.  Left untreated, it can cause death within a matter of hours. Cholera, which causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, … Read More

Civil unrest can happen anytime, anywhere. There’s no doubt that civil unrest can impact your travel plans and it’s important to understand the risks and how your travel insurance might … Read More

Onus of Proof sounds like a legal concept and it is. Onus of Proof isn’t complicated though – it just refers to the responsibility of proving (or disproving) a fact. … Read More

Compulsory travel insurance is becoming more common these days with some countries denying entry in cases where the traveller is uninsured. It can be a little tricky too as some … Read More

Most travel insurance policies include Cancellation cover but how do you know if you need it? To decide, it’s important to make sure you understand what the Cancellation section covers and … Read More

Malaria is a serious disease and, in some cases, can prove fatal. The World Health Organisation estimates that in 2017, there were 219 million cases of malaria worldwide.  In that … Read More

Norovirus is a highly contagious illness. Norovirus is often called the “cruise ship illness” because when an outbreak occurs onboard, this often hits the news. The risk of contracting Norovirus … Read More

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious risk for travellers. Whilst it is thought that long haul travel increases the risk of DVT, it is not confined to air travel.  … Read More