Essential Cover

Full product details for the Essential Cover travel insurance policy. Includes 24 hour emergency assistance & pre-existing medical conditions are covered. Compare with other travel insurance.
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Essential Cover Features & Benefits

Travel Insurance Typeannual trip 
Online Discount0% 
Maximum Trip Duration45 days 
Medical Expenses£10,000,000 
Europe Coveryes 
Worldwide Coveryes 
Worldwide Cover Excluding USAyes 
Winter Sports Coveroptional 
Cancellation/Curtailment Cover£3,000 
Travel Abandonment£3,000 
Airline Failure Coverno 
Delayed Baggage Coveryes 
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