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Insurers appear to be using alcohol consumption as a reason not to pay out even when there is little evidence that inebriation contributed to the accident. There are also cases where insurers jump to conclusions about what happened – for example they assume that a customer was drunk because of their age or because they were staying at a resort known for its party culture.
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Summer may be almost over but thousands of people will still be reeling from bad memories of a holiday gone wrong. Lost luggage, delayed flights and dirty hotels are common gripes. Richard and Elisse Anson were left bitterly disappointed by their recent summer holiday. Here we outline your rights – and how to get your money back. ...read
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