Insurers to the rescue after Hurricanes strike

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Fri, 17 Sep 04

Hurricanes Frances, Charley and Ivan have brought misery to thousands of holidaymakers.

Holidaymakers may have been fearing for their wallets as well as their travel plans as Acts of God, such as hurricanes, often void many sections of a Travel Insurance policy.

However, a number of leading providers in the US have announced that their customers will be covered.

Holidays and flights were cancelled in the wake of Hurricane Frances, leaving insurers inundated with calls.

The extended cover typically includes cancelled accommodation; policy extension - when the customer cannot return due to a hurricane the length of cover will be extended free of charge; new holiday dates; and premium refunds - where the travel company has cancelled the holiday Halifax will refund the premium.

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