Tag Archives: travel insurance
Q. Am I covered if my flight is cancelled because of Volcanic Ash?
Should your flight be cancelled due to volcanic ash there is no cover under your Travel Insurance Policy. In the event that an EU regulated airline cancels a flight, you are due to travel on, they are obliged to organise an alternative to allow you to reach your destination or to refund you the cost [...]
Q. Where can I get more information on my rights with regards to a cancelled flight?
You can go to the Commission for Aviation Regulation website www.aviationreg.ie or you can call them from Ireland on Locall 1890 787 787 or if you are outside of Ireland you can freephone them on 00800 678 91011.
Q. What happens with my accommodation should my flight be cancelled?
If you have booked your holiday as a package with a tour operator or travel agent and your flight is cancelled, they should offer you a full refund or reschedule your holiday at an alternative time. If you have booked your accommodation directly, you will need to contact the provider/owner of the accommodation. In most [...]
Travel Insurance: Hostelling Made Easy
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly holiday, hostelling is the ideal way – and if you plan ahead, there will be plenty of money saving options available to you. Hostels may not be glamorous but they are affordable! These are some tips to ensure you have a hassle free holiday while hostelling: • Wear [...]
Ski Insurance – The Things You Need To Know about your holidays
Ski trips are now very popular for those who want something different from their holiday. If your planning to hit the slopes, make sure to get ski insurance and watch our informational video below for tips on how you can enjoy the snow safely. Our video was featured on www.independent.ie
Travel Insurance: Top Tips on Avoiding Travel Mishaps
Even the most seasoned travelers can make errors just before that all important trip. To ensure you have a smooth journey, purchase adequate travel insurance and watch our informational video below. Our video was featured on www.independent.ie
Home insurance: Making sure that you have the right locks
Many people don’t realise that most home insurance policies require them to have specific types of locks on the external doors to their home. Most home insurance policies require that the home should be secured with Mortice deadlocks. Mortice deadlocks can be identified by their single-bolt locking mechanism and are usually built into the door [...]
Home insurance: Precautions to take to avoid fire damage
One of the worst home insurance claims that a home insurance policy holder ever has to make is against fire damage. Fire damage can not only cause considerable damage to your home, but also put your family and loved ones at risk. We look at some simple precautions that you can take to reduce the [...]
Travel insurance: Steps to take in case you, a friend or family member suffers an injury abroad
We all look forward to getting away from it all; but sometimes we worry that an accident might occur while on holiday. The prospect of an accident occurring is daunting enough when we’re at home – but it becomes even more worrying when we’re in a foreign country. Your travel insurance policy covers most accidental [...]