This puts the cost of a European annual insurance policy for one adult, with winter sports insurance included, at ??41.50.

Allan Burns, head

of Travel Insurance commented: “At this time of year everyone is thinking about their upcoming ski holidays and by using our offer, people can save money on what is one of the most expensive sports around. By purchasing our annual product they can easily take advantage of any extra last minute deals in the knowledge that they will still be covered.”

The offer applies online and over the phone, for more information and to apply go to Tesco Finance dot com.

Notes to Editors:

???The online Travel Insurance range is designed to meet the needs of most travelers, and includes European and Worldwide travel, single trip or annual policies with cover for families, couples or single travelers. Those with more specific requirements should call the travel insurance centre for an individually tailored quote.
???Family policy includes cover for up to 4 children.
???Over one million Tesco Travel Insurance policies have been sold since launch in 1997.
???Tesco Travel Insurance is provided and underwritten by UK Insurance Ltd.
???Tesco qualify for online Tesco Travel Insurance customers must:
??­Have no pre-existing medical conditions.
??­Be 64 or under.

Tesco Personal Finance, the financial services arm of the UK’s number one supermarket chain, was launched in July 1997 and offers a combination of Internet, supermarket and telephone banking. Tesco Personal Finance now has over 5 million customer accounts and provides a range of low cost, value for money financial services. It is a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and Tesco PLC. Tesco Personal Finance Limited. Registered in Scotland No 173199.Registered Office 24 St Andrew Square Edinburgh.