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GAP YEAR TRAVELLERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
Added: (Tue Aug 02 2005)
PRESS RELEASE – for immediate publication
GAP YEAR TRAVELLERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
P J Hayman & Co Ltd provide FREE FIRST AID KITS with their insurance cover
Travel Insurance specialists, PJ Hayman & Company Ltd are urging ‘Gap year’ travellers to be properly prepared for those unexpected mishaps when travelling abroad.
In a few months time, many thousands of students will be travelling abroad on their gap year - one of the greatest experiences they’ll ever have. But many will not think about the consequences of travelling without proper travel insurance cover.
Analysis of claims data under P J Hayman & Company Ltd ‘Longstay & Backpacker’ policy has revealed that 22% of travellers have made a medical claim – reinforcing the need for this essential cover.
Peter Hayman, Chairman at P J Hayman & Company Ltd, added:
“Accidents and illness can and do happen for a variety of reasons, but failure to have appropriate travel insurance could leave those on gap year travel footing huge bills for medical or travel expenses. We would also recommend anyone taking a long trip to take a first aid kit for those minor cuts and bruises often encountered whilst travelling. To ensure our customers don’t forget theirs, we are giving away a free medical first aid kit with every Longstay & Backpacker policy”
To find out more about Longstay & Backpacker Travel Insurance call 0845 230 3526.
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For further press information, please contact Andrew Williams at P J Hayman & Co Ltd on
023 9241 9035.
Notes to editors:
LONGSTAY & BACKPACKER TRAVEL INSURANCE
Special features include:
· Cover for travellers taking an extended trip overseas from 1 month up to 18 months
· Includes a variety of cover and ‘activity’ options including cover for working abroad, winter sports, bungee jumping, white water rafting and many other activities.
· Two levels of cover to choose from: Backpacker or Longstay
· A ‘Return Home’ option for those wishing to break their trip which allows two return trips (up to a maximum period of 31 days per trip) back to your home during the policy period
· Automatic ‘stop-over’ cover up to 7 days (may be extended for an additional premium)
· A wide range of activities included at normal premiums with an option to include more hazardous activities for a single additional premium
· 24 hour Emergency Assistance Service
There is also a website providing product information and contact details for direct customers www.pjhayman.com
Free Waist Bag containing a medical first aid kit is available with every Longstay & Backpacker Travel Insurance policy purchased before 30th November 2005. Contents of medical first aid kit include: 1 x latex gloves, 20 x assorted plasters, 3 x alcohol free wipes, 3 x soothing Wipes, 2 x medium dressings, 2 x 20ml sterile eye wash water, 12 x safety pins, 1 x ventaide resusciade, 3 x insect repellent wipes, 1 x multi- lingual first aid leaflet.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
P J Hayman & Company is a specialist Travel Insurance and Schemes provider. Founded in 1990, the company now provides travel insurance solutions to over 250,000 people and handles premium income in excess of £20 million.
PJH became part of Lloyd’s Brokers, Crispin Speers & Partners in March 2003, thereby guaranteeing major financial resource and insurance market support.
Over the years, PJH has built a reputation as a well-respected Travel Insurance intermediary. We work very closely with travel insurance underwriters, emergency services, and claims handlers to ensure that our clients, be they brokers, direct or the travel trade, receive a product that suits their needs.
Recognised over the years, that “one does not fit all”, specific products have been created to cater for specific needs such as Free Spirit (a policy for people with medical conditions), Travel Plus Adventures and Travel Plus Combined.
Details of all our products can be found at our website www.pjhayman.com.
Contact details:
For further information reference this article please contact:
Andrew Williams
P J Hayman & Company Ltd
Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire. PO9 6DX
Telephone: 023 9241 9035
Andrew.williams@pjhayman.com
www.pjhayman.com
Dated: 02 August 2005