Disorganised holidaymakers could be missing out on the best deals in travel insurance because they book it at the last minute, according to the AA.

Research by the insurer found that over half of respondents purchased their single-trip travel insurance within three days of going abroad, with some booking insurance within hours of their flight.

However, customers who book their travel insurance at the last minute could be missing out on some of the best deals, says Christian Young, director of AA Travel Insurance.

“People who leave things to the last minute are inevitably going to have less time to be well organised and insurance tends to be back of mind until it’s too late,” he explained.

The most important thing to look for in a travel insurance policy is the amount of medical cover offered, since medical bills can run into thousands for those who neglect to take out insurance. However, travel insurance policies come in all shapes and sizes, from single and multi-trip insurance to specialised cover for backpackers, students and musicians.

Visit Compare Now’s travel insurance pages to review the options.

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