Kiwis are becoming a liability when travelling in Europe.  

New data reveals 1Cover New Zealand has paid out more than $2.7 million in travel claims to customers travelling to Europe since May. 

The biggest claim was more than $96 thousand.  

Vincent George Travel Agents co-owner Rosann Connolly George told Mike Hosking with weather disruptions and uncertainty around the world, travel insurance is crucial. 

She says the demographic heading to Europe is the middle age to older group, so claims stack up.  

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