Travel Insurance Company for pre existing medical conditions

Husband has had two sets of stents fitted in his heart and had one heart attack. I can only find one company who will insure (Staysure) - does anyone know of insurance companies who specialise in this. We are going to USA which I think is even more expensive. I wondered if anyone had any recommendations - I have been ringing round but quite a few of the big names wont touch him. Thanks in advance.
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  • bouncydog1
    bouncydog1 Posts: 2,696 Forumite
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    My step dad has also had problems with his heart and they have their travel insurance through their bank - I advised them to speak to the underwriters to ensure that they had cover to include the pre-existing condition and apparently it does. He and my mum are both in their 70's and travel world-wide, so this might be worth a try.

    I will try and find out who the cover is with and post back but this may take a month or so as they are still away!
  • Bagby,

    Send an e mail to these idiots, they should be good for something.

    http://www.abi.org.uk/
    Campaigning to recycle Insurance Policies into Toilet Paper :rotfl:

    Z
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
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    What are your ages?
  • bagby
    bagby Posts: 828 Forumite
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    dacouch wrote: »
    what are your ages?

    56 50 20 13
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  • Dangermac
    Dangermac Posts: 557 Forumite
    Bagby,

    Send an e mail to these idiots, they should be good for something.

    http://www.abi.org.uk/


    Why are you recommending the OP contacts a body whom you consider to be an idiot? Are you stupid?
  • quietheart
    quietheart Posts: 1,875 Forumite
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    bagby wrote: »
    Husband has had two sets of stents fitted in his heart and had one heart attack. I can only find one company who will insure (Staysure) - does anyone know of insurance companies who specialise in this. We are going to USA which I think is even more expensive. I wondered if anyone had any recommendations - I have been ringing round but quite a few of the big names wont touch him. Thanks in advance.

    I found Post Office (0845 606 2030) really helpful when I was waiting for a heart op, think it cost an additional £40 approx. You can get their standard policy online then you have to phone for the additional cover.
    Good luck
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
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    Fortis (Post Office Insurers) are a good company, I have a feeling they won't be that competitive on a heart condition for a trip to the USA.

    You may find this info from the British Heart Foundation http://www.bhf.org.uk/living_with_a_heart_condition/recovery/insurance.aspx
  • "Why are you recommending the OP contacts a body whom you consider to be an idiot? Are you stupid?"

    Dangernak, I recommended the OP to contact the ABI because it makes sence 2, am I a stupid ?, maybe..............but I aint as daft as you.
    Campaigning to recycle Insurance Policies into Toilet Paper :rotfl:

    Z
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