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Caravan and Motorhome Club refreshes Red Pennant Travel Insurance

04.03.2026 14:11 1 min 1 source

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Caravan and Motorhome Club refreshes Red Pennant Travel Insurance

The Caravan and Motorhome Club has launched a refreshed Red Pennant Travel Insurance product. The policy covers UK and European trips, provides up to £2,5k for trip cancellation and up to £5m for medical expenses, but European and UK breakdown cover is not included.

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Caravan and Motorhome Club refreshes Red Pennant Travel Insurance

The Caravan and Motorhome Club has launched a refreshed Red Pennant Travel Insurance product. The policy covers UK and European trips, provides up to ...

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