Cancellation cover will only be of any use if you buy it before you’re injured – and research from insurance price comparison site, GoCompare.com, has found that millions of Brit travellers are missing out on this cover because they’re leaving buying their travel insurance the last minute. A staggering 27 per cent of us leave purchasing insurance until the day of departure. The majority of travel insurance policies offer cancellation cover from the date of purchase – not departure. Don’t miss out by leaving it to the last minute to arrange your cover – and remember to read the terms and conditions to make sure cancellation cover is included and that it will cover your outlay if needed.