Do you need travel insurance if you are travelling in the UK?

If you are going anywhere in the UK, essentially the only travel insurance that you need is a simple cancellation policy. This means that in the event of any transport or accommodation being cancelled, the policy will cover your costs.

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What exclusions on Travel Insurance should you look out for?
In other words, what is NOT covered by your travel insurance ! Never make any assumptions !
Would you be better off getting annual travel insurance?
If you do a lot of travelling and envisage taking several trips in the next 12 months, it’s well worth considering annual travel insurance.
Does extreme sports insurance cover you for all hazardous activities?
You are in dangerous territory here. What kind of pursuits you can and can’t get up to will very much depend on your travel insurer’s particular extreme sports cover. If in doubt, look at your policy before you leap!
What should be covered on a standard travel insurance policy?
Most standard insurance policies provide more than sufficient cover. However, it’s well worth noting the key cover features that should be included in your travel policy. These are as follows:
Is it OK just to get single trip travel insurance?
Yes, if you only go abroad once or twice a year, single trip travel insurance is the most appropriate Cover for your needs and probably the best value too!
You don’t really need medical cover to be included as you will be able to get any treatment that you may need through the NHS.

However, if you are taking your pet, then you may wish to consider taking out a pet insurance, especially a policy that covers the costs of any damage caused by your pet.