Mixed response to volcano
Travel insurers, including Mondial Assistance and Virgin Money are refusing to pay out after the Icelandic ash cloud, classing it as an "act of God" or "natural disaster".
Mondial Assistance said "volcanic ash plume is not an insured peril and as such there is no cover for compensation".
Aviva stressed it would not usually provide compensation but would consider paying
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