Thomas Cook only took out insurance cover for ‘very largest’ personal injury claims
The government has pledged to set up a statutory compensation scheme for Thomas Cook customers, after it emerged the travel company only took out cover for the “very largest” personal injury claims.
The travel company had otherwise self-insured, leaving claimants in the position of being treated as unsecured creditors in its liquidation.
The government’s website confirmed: “Thomas Cook was
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