Millions have property stolen abroad whilst travelling
A major supermarket chain has released research for travel insurance showing that in the last five years five million British travelers have had personal property stolen while abroad on business or holiday trips. On average they reckon that £326 each was lost. Cash is the most likely item to be stolen – amounting to 35% of all cases.
It makes sense to look after your possessions. Not only are you less likely to have them stolen but your insurance policy will probably only pay out if you have taken reasonable care. Also check that your travel policy actually covers the items you are taking; a standard policy might not give you sufficient cover for skis, scuba gear, cameras and so on. Consider a specialist policy if you are off on a skiing (skiing travel insurance), sailing (sailing travel insurance) or golfing holiday (golf travel insurance).
If you are unlucky enough to have had something stolen and you need to make a claim under your travel insurance policy it is always best to report the crime to the local police and obtain a reference number. If the loss occurred on a flight you should complete the appropriate form for the airline.
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