Key essentials for those travelling abroad are passports and travel insurance but there are some things that can make your insurance void. Experts at Quotezone said that people who don’t follow the advice when it comes to travel insurance could be unable to claim if they suffer an accident or theft while away. has compiled a list of 10 things you might not know could negatively impact your .
Travel insurance comparison expert Helen Rolph at Quotezone said: “Many holidaymakers assume their cover is bulletproof but if the insurer feels a claim is in some way the fault of the person making it, then they could be reluctant to pay out. “Factors such as drinking alcohol or suffering an accident while taking part in a risky activity such as parachute jumping, could easily lead to a claim being refused. “It’s important that people realise the limits of their insurance cover and understand the need to tell their insurance provider if they intend to take part in an activity which could make a claim more likely.
“Holidaymakers must check the terms and conditions of their policy to make sure they’re covered and they’re not doing anything which invalidates their insurance.” If you become ill or injure yourself and require emergency treatment as a result of alcohol consumption, your might not cover the cost. If you have an accident after a that wasn’t your fault, you’ll need to be able to prove that the accident didn’t occur as a result of you being under the influe.
