How wildfires and heatwaves affect your travel insurance

Wildfires and heatwaves are increasingly affecting summer travel, but many holidaymakers may be less protected than they assume.

Travel insurance will usually cover emergency medical treatment and lost possessions. However, cancellation, evacuation, an early return home or alternative accommodation may not be covered unless the policy includes “catastrophe cover”.

In my latest article for The Conversation UK, I explain:

• what travel insurance usually covers

• why the policy wording matters

• when package-holiday and credit-card protections may help

• what travellers should check before booking or cancelling a trip

As climate-related disruption becomes more common, choosing insurance solely on price can prove costly.

Read the article here:

https://lnkd.in/dUJPpD2Q