P672 Teletext 672 May31 20:47:24 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? Insurance is one of the most worrying problems facing our age group when we decide to go on holiday abroad. With premiums often doubling for those over 65, it can add hundreds to the cost of a break. This week we look at general advice on insurance and in follow- ing weeks at the Saga and Age Concern schemes. —————————————————————————p————————1/6—— Are you fit for anything? 673 TRACE YOUR SERVICE P—LS p676 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 May31 2X:44:40 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? Travel insurance for over-50s is worth about £20 million a year and the three biggest companies are: Commercial Union Home and Overseas Bishopsgate All do a wide range of policies but premiums rise steeply - even doubling for people over 65. Those over 75 can pay even more. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— SuperScrooge, super-meanie 674 REMEMBER, IT'S YOUR LIFE! p488 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 May31 20:34:22 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? The two main rules when buying travel insurance are: shop around for the best deal make sure your policy covers you for what you want Most people buy their cover directly from their travel agent or take that offered by the tour operator. This may not always be brut. ————————————————————————p—————p———3/6—— Those were the days, my friend 671 MORE LEISURE BREAKS ON FRIDAY Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 May31 20:52:57 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? You do not have to buy your travel insurance from your travel agent or tour operator. There are other sources including: insurance brokers and banks building societies, the AA and R—C Tell them what you want and see who offers the best deal. But make sure it's a reputable company making the offer. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Are you Fit For Anything? 673 WHAT'S ON AT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA p610 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 May31 20:52:34 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? When you get your policy make certain it covers you for what you want. A straight-forward beach break should bj no problem but if you are tackling something more adventurous, you may need extra cover. For example, Home and Overseas will not cover older people for white water rafting and charge an additional premium for scuba diving. So always check what you are getting. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Deafview 685 Godlines 687 FIT FOR ANYTHING p673 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 May31 20:43:57 ———————————————————————————— ARE YOU COVERED? When buying your insurance policy, the basic things you want cover for are: cancellation of holiday because of illness or accident medical expenses personal accidents theft or loss of property This would cost £60 for 15 days in Europe for adults over 65 years old. For advice contact the Association of British Insurers on 0171 600 3333. ————————————————————————pp——————pp6/6—— Fifty Plus index 670 Service Pals 676 TODAY'S PRAYER p687 Fit Money Flashback What's On