Travel insurance jargon

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Accident

An undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty.


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B

Benefits

The amount payable in respect of a covered claim.


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C

Cancellation

Cancellation of the trip resulting from an unforeseen occurrence.


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Claims Handler

The loss adjusters named on the policy certificate.


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Curtailment

To cut short the trip by returning home earlier than the planned date of return.


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D

Date of Issue

Date shown on the quote or policy certificate as to when it was issued.


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E

Excess

The part of each and every claim which is the responsibility of the insured.


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General Exclusion

Something which is not covered by the insurance and relates to every section of the policy.


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H

Hijack

To seize or detain by force or threat of force.


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Home

The insured's main dwelling or place of residence within the British Isles.


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Hospital Sundries

The amount payable for each 24 hour period the insured is a hospitalised.


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Insured

Persons shown on the quote taken up or policy certificate.


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L

Legal Expenses

Costs incurred by the insured in pursuit of legal proceedings against third parties.


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Level of Cover

The amount up to which the insured is covered under any particular section of the policy.


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M

Money

Bank and currency notes, coins, travel and admission tickets, accommodation and meal vouchers, petrol coupons for private purpose.


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P

Period of Insurance

The time and date in which the insurance is effective.


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Property & Baggage

Personal property taken or purchased on the trip by the insured.


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Personal Liability

Legal liability for accidental injury to a third party and/or accidental damage to their property.


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Repatriation

To bring or send back a person to his or her country or land of citizenship as a result of accidental injury or illness.


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S

Ski Equipment

Skis, ski sticks, ski bindings, ski boots, snowboards etc.


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Ski Hire

The insured may not own the necessary ski equipment for the holiday or hired due to loss, damage or delay of the insured's own ski equipment.


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Specific Exclusions

Something which is not covered by the insurance and relates only to a particular section of the policy.


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T

Territorial Limits

Geographical areas or countries shown on the quote or policy certificate.


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Travelling Companion

The person whom the insured has booked to travel with.


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U

Unforeseen Occurrences

Unexpected happenings (as listed in the relevant insurance companies policy terms and conditions) which can lead to the cancellation or curtailment of a trip.


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V

Valuables

Cameras, photographic apparatus, video equipment, stamps, documents, dentures, hearing aids, furs, binoculars, tape recorders, cassettes and players, radios, compact discs and players, computers and accessories, mobile phones, video games and TV sets, for example.


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