Travel Insurance Article Discussion

Tashap wrote: »

Does anyone know how long after you have an illness you can stop declaring. I had Breast Cancer in 1998 and no longer have check ups, any offers of advice?

Thanks

Some insurers say it must be declared if you still take drugs . I take drugs for epilepsy but the questions do not allow me to say that I have not had seizures for 30 years since surgery

For many years have used Direct Travel worldwide annual policies and been happy. Usually our trips have been cycling , road cycling (no racing) with organised groups (Exodus, KE etc..) and these have been covered even in places such as India. Direct Travel has now excluded cycling where it is "main mode of transport". Not sure how this would be tested, if you fly to Italy cycles for 5 days and then fly back in terms of distance covered you could argue flying is main mode of transport.

Not sure with this sort of increased restriction if Direct Travel still qualifies at best value.

hi,

ive just been asked to find some travel insurance for a 70 year old family member who is flying out to Australia in a couple of weeks. She is there for two months and has no existing medical conditions.

two questions -
is that enough time to open up a nationwide account and get insurance that way?

if not can anybody recommend another company?

on money supermarket - the cheapest is allianz at either £87 or £106 (cant see the difference between the two)

although having looked at the company reviews online there are only a few and a real mixture of good and bad

Any advice or suggestions?

thanks

I see someone enquired about www. coverforyou. com earlier in 2012 but there was no direct response. I am travelling to NYC in 4 weeks and was looking at their premier cover, which covers medical expenses and pretty much all other requirements (cancellation, lost luggage, etc.) for less than £15. Anyone had prior experience with these guys before I go ahead and book??