Britons 'don't think they need' travel insurance, poll finds
More than 13 million Britons will go on holiday this summer without first taking out travel insurance, Sainsbury's Finance said today.According to the firm, one in five people believe that they "can't afford" the cover - while a further third feel that they "do not need" it.Surprisingly, youngsters were found to be showing a more responsible attitude to their summer holidays than their elders.While more than four in five 16 to 24-year-olds were taking out cover for the trip, the same can be said of just 68 per cent of 55 to 64-year-olds.Commenting, Steve Johnson at Sainsbury's said: "It's extremely concerning to see how many people are neglecting to take out insurance when going away on holiday. "It's a false economy to do without it and should be regarded as a holiday essential, just as important as packing your passport." He added: "Although in the current climate people are understandably looking at ways to reduce their outgoings, insurance is one thing that should not be omitted."
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