We often talk in Globebloggers about the cost of falling ill abroad and the pitfalls of travelling without adequate cover. However, in this blog we decided to talk about something different..
As you are sitting there right now, what gadgets do you have in your pocket or handbag. A mobile phone or blackberry, an I-Pod, a digital camera or your laptop? And if you left to go on holiday right now, what gadgets would you be taking with you?
Because according to a recent article in Insurance Times, UK Tourists take £7bn worth of electric gadgets on holiday with them, with up to £1.61bn uninsured. This is because only 77% have travel insurance and only 49% have personal possessions cover on their home insurance.
The average adult will take £424 worth of kit including phones, laptops, MP3 players, DVD players, cameras and camcorders. A group total will reach on average £738 of electronic equipment. And with children add another £100 or more to include electronic games such as Nintendo DS. The average holiday party will take at least two mobile phones with them as well.
So imagine if you lose these gadgets when you are on holiday, or they are stolen. The last thing that you want is issues around claiming for your personal goods. So always make sure that you read the small print of your travel insurance policy and check what is actually covered. If you have any questions, your travel insurance provider should be able to help you.
Tags: Insurance Times, Travel Insurance
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