Travel insurance 'important for Christmas markets'

By Tom Farley, Thu 12 Nov 2009 - Published in Travel Insurance

Shoppers should ensure that they have travel insurance if they decide to visit a foreign Christmas market, it has been suggested.

Figures from Confused.com predicted that 19 per cent of Brits will go overseas to do some of their festive shopping this year, despite the weak exchange rate and the ongoing recession.

The organisation added that people should be aware that problems can still occur even if they only leave the UK for a short break, as baggage can be lost or planes delayed.

Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com, said: "With so many people considering Christmas shopping expeditions over the next few weeks, it's really important they also make sure they've got their travel insurance sorted."

Recently, Sainsbury's Travel Insurance reminded people to cover themselves against problems when heading off on winter breaks.

The organisation also pointed that around 11.3 million people went on holiday in the summer without purchasing travel insurance.

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