One in five skiers travel without insurance

By Tom Farley, Wed 1 Feb 2012 - Published in Travel Insurance

Winter holidays are quickly becoming a favourite for Brits looking for a different kind of getaway.

However, research by Barclays has found that one in five UK skiers are hitting the slopes without any travel insurance. Whilst skiing is a very enjoyable and fun activity it also carries a high risk factor.

Bosses of the bank's insurance branch have warned that injuries such as a broken leg can cost Ł1,100 in Europe and Ł9,000 in North America. Even common problems such as torn ligaments and fractures can be very costly.

Kieran Murphy, managing director of Barclays Insurance, said: "Even experienced winter sports enthusiasts can have an accident so it is essential to check you have adequate travel insurance in place so you don't get hurt financially too."

Santander Insurance recently found that 17 per cent of holidaymakers planning to head out on the piste had only experienced skiing from playing computer games.

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