Recent research has revealed that a significant proportion of skiers are not investing in adequate travel insurance.

These are the findings of a study undertaken by the Post Office. They discovered that 22% of travellers failed to take out insurance when going on a skiing holiday, in a misguided attempt to save money. Skiing however is a high risk sport.

75% of accidents claims, the Post Office highlights, are for medical bills and if you have no insurance it can be costly. A broken arm, for example, can cost as much a £9,000.

Rachel Croft, Head of Travel Insurance at the Post Office commented that winter sports are great fun but there are greater risks involved. She went on to add that due to the high cost of medical bills adequate travel insurance is crucial.