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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-29T19:27:32.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMartin Lewis has urged holidaymakers to take out travel insurance as soon as they book their trips to avoid costly disruption.\n\nThe Money Saving Expert founder shared the advice during an appearance on ITV, telling viewers to purchase cover “ASAB”, meaning “As Soon As you Book”.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Lewis said: “Travel insurance is not just to cover you while you’re away.”\n\nHe added: “It’s also very important to cover you in case something happens before you go that stops you going.”\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe explained that a significant portion of travel‑insurance benefits applies before departure, including protection if travellers are unable to go ahead with their trip due to unforeseen circumstances.\n\nHe urged those who have already booked holidays but not yet arranged insurance to act immediately.\n\nMr Lewis also highlighted the relevance of the advice amid ongoing international tensions, saying disruption linked to instability in the Middle East could affect travel plans during the summer period.\n\nThe peak holiday season between July and September could be particularly exposed to delays or cancellations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Lewis said the guidance applies regardless of global events or travel dates.\n\nHe explained that policies typically provide cover from the moment they are purchased through to the departure date, meaning cancellations caused by personal circumstances or wider events may be covered if insurance is already in place.\n\nA viewer shared an example during the programme illustrating the importance of early cover.\n\nThey said they had booked flights to Australia for seven people travelling in March and confirmed insurance was purchased at the time of booking.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Martin Lewis issues major ISA inheritance tax warning: 'It is not a protection!'\n  * Octopus Energy customers furious amid upcoming price rises as Martin Lewis responds\n  * Martin Lewis issues warning to pensioners on less than £380 a week from DWP\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n“One of our group is now pregnant and can’t travel on the dates planned,” they said.\n\n“It cost £5,000 to reschedule which I’m happy to report the insurance have covered. Thanks Martin!”\n\nMr Lewis also outlined differences between single‑trip and annual policies.\n\nSingle‑trip insurance requires travellers to enter specific dates and provides cover from the point of purchase.\n\nAnnual policies may require more careful timing to ensure full protection.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe said travellers should ensure their policy begins when the trip is booked rather than when it starts, and added that those with existing annual cover should check it extends beyond their return date.\n\nIf it does not, a new policy may be required to cover the full travel period.\n\nMr Lewis also noted that early purchase is not without limitations.\n\nHe said some insurers may cancel policies if a serious medical diagnosis is made after cover has been taken out.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to buy travel insurance 'ASAB' to avoid costly mistakes"
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