A survey of than 2,000 UK adults found nearly two in five (38%) were yet to make arrangements to protect themselves and their families in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
This, Abta says, amounts to around 8.6 million holidaymakers who could be left to foot substantial medical or repatriation costs if they fall ill or injure themselves overseas.
The association’s research found 21% of holidaymakers had travelled without insurance over the past year. And of these people, more than a third (37%) said they didn’t think the needed travel insurance while more than a quarter (28%) said it was a risk they were willing to take.
