» Help Centre » Contact Us » Retrieve my Quotes 0800 915 7885 Home Life Insurance Travel Insurance Pet Insurance Over 50s Insurance News Industry & company news from theidol.com Home » News » FCO Releases Travel Insurance Checklist Latest News 20/01/16 | Company News theidol.com sponsors Castletown under 12's football club. 17/07/15 | Life Insurance theidol.com Launches Updated Life Cover Comparison Service 02/06/15 | Travel Insurance FCO Releases Travel Insurance Checklist 20/01/15 | Travel Insurance ABTA Announces Surge in Early Bookings for Summer Holidays FCO Releases Travel Insurance Checklist Tuesday, 2 June 2015 | Travel Insurance by Dave Armstrong As part of its 'Know Before You Go' campaign, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office has released a useful checklist to UK travellers, with the aim of assisting the process of choosing the correct insurance policy and ensuring those travelling abroad are appropriately covered. The checklist highlights a number of important factors that should be considered, with particular focus on potential emergency medical costs, including treatment costs, hospital charges and ambulance fees - all of which can vary significantly depending on your location. The following important questions are asked: Would a multi or single-trip policy be more appropriate? If taking a longer trip, would a gap year or backpacker policy be more suitable? Am I travelling just within Europe, to the USA or elsewhere? (for Europe you’ll need your European Health Insurance Card too) Do I need additional cover for doing any sports or activities, or is my holiday a cruise? What is the value of the possessions I am taking? Am I travelling alone, or would a family or group policy be more suitable? What is the cost to me of cancellation? The checklist is a handy resource to have at your disposal while comparing travel insurance policies, and acts as a reminder of the policy features that may be of the highest importance. In addition to their comprehensive guides and associated material, the FCO also released a gripping advertisement to support their 'Know Before You Go' campaign, highlighting the spiralling costs that could result from a medical emergency abroad and the dangers of travelling uninsured: At theidol.com we make it easy for our customers to compare prices and find cover levels to suit individual requirements. Our service allows you to review a range of policy features and levels of cover at a glance and Defaqto star ratings provide a reliable indicator of the features each policy provides. Follow 'Get a Quote' below to begin comparing policies, and find out how much you could save. For more information and guidance about travel insurance visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-insurance - the FCO also provides critical destination-specific travel advice and alerts. News Home Get a Quote Compare travel insurance quotes now! Spread the Word... share tweet share publish email Quick Links » About Us » Latest News » Vacancies » Help Centre » Login & Retrieve » Cookie & Privacy Policy » Testimonials » Contact Us Compare Now » Life Insurance » Travel Insurance » Pet Insurance » Over-Fifties Insurance Latest News theidol.com sponsors Castletown under 12's football club. 20/01/2016 theidol.com Launches Updated Life Cover Comparison Service 17/07/2015 theidol.com is a trading style of Investment Discounts On-Line Ltd. Investment Discounts On-Line Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA Number 197451. Investment Discounts On-Line Ltd is part of the Legal & General Group. theidol.com is a registered trademark. © theidol.com All rights reserved - Investment Discounts On-Line Ltd. theidol.com uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience when using our website. By continuing you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in our privacy policy. Read Our Privacy Policy