UK travellers risk ruined holidays

- Diane Smyth
- 30 Aug 2000
- Indicative reading time: 1 minute

UK holiday makers are taking large amounts of cash and valuables abroad without adequate insurance co...

UK holiday makers are taking large amounts of cash and valuables abroad without adequate insurance cover, according to a recent Douglas Cox Tyrie travel insurance survey.
DCT questioned 200 policyholders and found almost 65% carried cash or valuables in excess of £250 - the maximum insured by most holiday cover.
The survey revealed that 35% of respondants had taken over £250 in cash, with camcorders, cameras and jewellery among the expensive personal items taken on holiday. Around 13% had had

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