Protect electronic gadgets such as iPads before moving abroad

Posted 27 Jul 2010

Expensive items such as iPads and iPhones should be protected by travel or personal possession insurance before someone moves abroad to teach English.

According to insurance company AXA, UK consumers will take £7 billion worth of electronic gadgets abroad with them this year as they want to replicate home comforts.

This could be especially true for those moving to <a href= “http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-jobs-abroad/”>teach English abroad as they could take goods such as hairdryers, DVD players, camcorders, laptops and phones, which can add up to more than £400 in total.

The firm revealed on July 26th that only 77 per cent of UK travellers have insurance, which means they could be faced with a hefty bill if they need to replace their items due to theft or breakages.

Amanda Edwards from AXA Home Insurance, said: “Our lifestyles are changing and we are carrying more and more high value, electronic items with us when we leave our homes – not just when we go on holiday.”

According to a report by the Foreign Office, most of the problems faced by Brits abroad could be prevented if they had adequate insurance.

Category: Moving Abroad