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<p>It is not possible to say how many British nationals have sought consular assistance specifically because they do not hold travel insurance. However, since 2016 we have recorded the insurance status of British nationals who have sought consular assistance. Please note that British nationals are not compelled to provide this information and many do not, particularly if the issue we are helping with would not involve an insurance claim. Therefore, the data is accurate as of the information provided to us.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>2018 (to end May)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total consular cases</p></td><td><p>30,622</p></td><td><p>28,318</p></td><td><p>8,163</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total responses on travel insurance</p></td><td><p>13,292</p></td><td><p>15,336</p></td><td><p>3,899</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total without travel insurance</p></td><td><p>4,066</p></td><td><p>5,415</p></td><td><p>1,427</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>% of total cases</p></td><td><p>13.3%</p></td><td><p>19.1%</p></td><td><p>17.5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>% of responses</p></td><td><p>30.6%</p></td><td><p>35.3%</p></td><td><p>36.6%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Consular assistance is different in nature to the support offered by an insurance company, so is often requested by British nationals regardless of whether or not they hold valid travel insurance. The level of support we are able to provide is similar for those with and without insurance.</p> |