Slip Slop Slap and Other Tanning Matters

Travel insurance won’t cover damage to your skin if you decide to lie out in the sun and fry yourself on holiday. We missed the boat a bit because the official Sun Awareness Week was last week, but thought we…

Guard Your Possessions – Wherever You Travel!

As you venture off for the long Bank Holiday weekend remember to pack your brains. We went off to Mallorca/Majorca and forgot ours. For travellers who purchase travel insurance thinking it automatically covers everything – we have a sobering lesson…

St. Patrick’s Day Travel Insurance

Saturday, March 17^th is St. Patrick’s Day.  The celebrations traditionally involve a lot of events, parties and parades – and consumption of alcohol.  If Ireland is the destination for your celebrations - or Irish Pubs anywhere else in the world – make sure…

Does Your Ski Insurance Cover Foolishness?

We’ve posted a lot of information about the dangers of skiing off-piste or out of bounds, or when weather forecasts or warnings are posted about the existence of dangerous conditions such as avalanches.   If you choose to ignore the warnings…

No Smoking Rule on Planes is a Serious Matter!

The no smoking policy on planes is for a reason:  For the safety of the aircraft and everyone on board!  (Not to mention the collective sigh of relief of all non-smokers).  It’s amazing that there are still people out there…

Skiing & Snowboarding – A Cautionary tale

Ski season is upon us. Remember to get your travel insurance and winter sports coverage too.

Unless you’re lucky enough to be heli skiing on top of a mountain, making your own fresh tracks with no one else in sight,…