Insurance claims for medical care abroad 'rose last year' - Published 3rd Jul 2009
The amount of money required by holidaymakers who went through the claims handling process as a result of medical emergencies rose last year.
Figures produced by Direct Line suggest that the average claim for medical care in 2007 was £678, compared with £427 in 2007.
This represents an increase of 58 per cent and, according to the insurer, this sum could go up again this year.
Direct Line points out that, while having the European Health Insurance Card will mean that people have access to certain basic healthcare services, they would not be covered in all circumstances.
For example, those who require medical repatriation would have to pay for it themselves if they lacked suitable insurance.
Chris Price, head of Direct Line Travel, said: "Being caught without insurance in the event of an accident or falling ill could lead to you paying out hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in medical care and repatriation costs."
Recently, Malcolm Tarling, spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers, suggested that travel insurance should be seen as a necessary purchase rather than a luxury product.
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The amount of money required by holidaymakers who went through the claims handling process as a result of medical emergencies rose last year.
Figures produced by Direct Line suggest that the average claim for medical care in 2007 was £678, compared with £427 in 2007.
This represents an increase of 58 per cent and, according to the insurer, this sum could go up again this year.
Direct Line points out that, while having the European Health Insurance Card will mean that people have access to certain basic healthcare services, they would not be covered in all circumstances.
For example, those who require medical repatriation would have to pay for it themselves if they lacked suitable insurance.
Chris Price, head of Direct Line Travel, said: "Being caught without insurance in the event of an accident or falling ill could lead to you paying out hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in medical care and repatriation costs."
Recently, Malcolm Tarling, spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers, suggested that travel insurance should be seen as a necessary purchase rather than a luxury product.
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