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Have Insurance, Will Travel

Most of us look forward to our annual vacations, time away from the office, winding down, and relaxing in the sun.

By Phil Peart | Updated on August 19, 2005

Most of us look forward to our annual vacations, time away from the office, winding down, and relaxing in the sun. Many will travel with the minimum of insurance coverage, often as part of package holidays or tours or with policies offered through our financial institutions or credit card companies. The majority will never make a claim.

For others, however, claiming against their travel insurance is a professional occupation. A recent survey by the Association of British Insurers found that 47 percent of travelers were prepared to make fraudulent travel insurance claims. Many were opportunists willing to take the risk.

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