British consumers are being urged to purchase their travel insurance as soon as they book their holiday rather than waiting till departure.

Most travel insurance policies should begin at the date of issue, not the date of departure. So, should you be forced to cancel your trip, you will be eligible to claim against the policy.

All manner of incidents could occur prior to boarding your plane or train- an airport strike action; political unrest -like recent events in Kenya; or even natural disasters- such as floods or hurricanes.

Should you need to cancel your trip due to such an unfortunate event, your travel insurance policy will provide reimbursements to cover some of your expenses- but only if you have purchased the policy prior to departure.

So, don’t leave the purchase of your travel insurance to the last minute, otherwise you won’t receive the maximum level of cover you are entitled to.

Why not try our online quote system and view the benefits available.