Travellers rank travel insurance as a priority

A new survey has revealed that UK travellers view insurance as a must have for any holiday.

The majority of jet setters recognise the importance of travel insurance, according to new research.

A survey, from American Express Travel Insurance, showing what UK holidaymakers never leave home without, revealed 87 per cent of people listed travel insurance as a major priority.

This was second only to taking travellers' cheques or credit cards as a back up for cash.

Also, 67 per cent of travellers would pack their medication and 64 per cent said they would include a first aid kit.

Joanne Field, marketing manager at American Express Travel Insurance, said: "The real answers show that for most people travellers cheques, credit cards and a good insurance policy ensures they can survive any crisis be that delayed luggage, missing luggage or even something they have just forgotten."