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Travel Insurance

So there you are, you’re right foot tucked behind your left ear: this may well be seen as progress if you're learning yoga in Tibet, but bad news if you're on an Alpine ski slope. Your mother was right. Accidents do happen. It's best to be prepared for disaster so that you can get on with enjoying yourself, safe in the knowledge that if you find yourself in need of medical assistance it won't cost you an arm and a leg.

Likewise, stolen bags, lost passports and unexpectedly delayed flights can prove costly as well as irritating. Stolen belongings are a particular blight on a holiday. But with good quality travel insurance you can afford to feel generous about any inadvertent contributions you make to the local criminal economy.

Most of you don't need to be told that protection against loss is a good idea; figures show that 86% of British adults travelling overseas take out some form of travel insurance. But the real question is: which policy represents real value for money for you, while providing the kind of cover your holiday plans necessitate?

In a competitive marketplace you have many options. You'll also find plenty of people eager to persuade you not to bother shopping around - these people are called travel agents and, chances are, having sold you your holiday they'll be angling to sell you your insurance too. Think twice before you buy from them, and instead take a few minutes to compare quotes you can get from around the web with our top ten listings.