That’s not just true at home or in your local community, but also when you travel.
A holiday or short break is a time to relax and recharge, but that doesn’t mean being unaware of the potential for unexpected emergencies or medical costs while you’re away.
And if duty calls and you have to cancel or cut short your break, you’ll want to know that your job requirements won’t leave you counting the cost.
If you’re used to protecting others through your job as a police officer, protecting yourself and your family should be second nature.
That’s not just true at home or in your local community, but also when you travel.
A holiday or short break is a time to relax and recharge, but that doesn’t mean being unaware of the potential for unexpected emergencies or medical costs while you’re away.
And if duty calls and you have to cancel or cut short your break, you’ll want to know that your job requirements won’t leave you counting the cost.
Travel insurance gives you peace of mind in the event of a medical emergency. A travel insurance policy will offer you essential medical cover so that an accident or injury overseas to you or members of your family doesn’t leave you with a large medical bill. That can be particularly useful if you or a loved one needs to be repatriated back to the UK.
Travel insurance can also offer a payout if you become a victim of theft or lose possessions while travelling. As a police officer you don’t need to be reminded of the dangers of thieves. You’ll know that even the most careful person can fall prey to a sophisticated crook, whether they target personal possessions such as phones, or documents such as passports. If you or your family are targeted, travel insurance should ensure that a theft or loss doesn’t leave you out of pocket.
The key to travel insurance is finding a policy that matches your needs. That might not always be the cheapest cover. If, for instance, there’s a high excess, which is the amount you agree to pay of any claim, that could leave payouts severely curtailed.
With budget polices you also need to check the small print properly to ensure there aren’t any exclusions that could hit your claim. Exclusions can relate to destinations or type of holiday - such as winter sports travel where the risk of injury may be higher. Sometimes even your job could affect your cover. Making sure that being a police officer doesn’t hit any potential payout is essential, although fairly unlikely.
Finding affordable travel cover is easy through your Blue Light Card, which allows you to source travel insurance that gives you peace of mind without costing you a packet. A typical travel insurance deal through your Blue Light Card could give you up to 20% off the normal cost of a policy.
Police officers and other Blue Light Card members can take advantage of fantastic savings across a range of financial services and insurance products with exclusive discounts on travel insurance. You can feel more secure knowing you’re getting great value from trusted providers.
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