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Travel insurance doesn't cover FCO do not travel or essential travel only

volvomad
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edited 15 March 2020 at 8:08PM in Coronavirus Board
I recently purchased a holiday to Spain in August with ATOL protection. I also purchased separately travel insurance for medical conditions. I have read through the coverage today and spotted that it doesn't include failure to travel due to FCO advice. 
I paid for the holiday with a credit card (deposit with balance due early August). What can I do if FCO still advises against travel to the area?

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  • csgohan4
    csgohan4 Posts: 10,607 Forumite
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    nothing, the travel insurance you bought is now not worth the piece of paper it's written on in this climate. If you bought the insurance before 13/3/20 Name the insurer and shame them
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

    G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
  • Purchased March 8th from Rothwell and Towler
  • csgohan4
    csgohan4 Posts: 10,607 Forumite
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    edited 16 March 2020 at 8:41AM
    volvomad said:
    Purchased March 8th from Rothwell and Towler
    if bought before 13/3 and it DOES NOT include FCO cover, that is really a useless insurer, sadly all these are buried in the small print. 
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

    G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
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