Holiday insurance for long, long trip

12Bucklemyshoe

Long time lurker here, on other boards though.

My parents are off on a jaunt to India lasting around 75 days (*sigh* of envy). One is 66yrs old and no dangerous activities are planned.

They're really struggling to get basic travel insurance. Most companies won't cover such a long trip. One that does is quoting an enormous amount, we're talking a significant portion of the air fare.

I can't believe they're the only retired couple to go off on a long break.

Does any one know of companies that will cover them for a sensible amount please?

Many thanks.

Saz888

Hello - I often go on long trips of at least 50 days - everytime I have used atlas insurance, their prices are really good and I have compared to other providers long and hard and their cover is comparable.
Fortunately haven't had to make a claim so cannot comment on that side of things.

But yes, Atlas gave us great long term cover.

DD57

Hi, we have used Insure and Go a few times. We take out a yearly insurance as we go away a few times a year. Hope this is a help.

Susan1942

I have an annual policy as part of my managed current account. I am going to Australia for 8 weeks 56 days in total. When I spoke to them I paid a fee of £18 to make the cover 60 days instead of the 31 as per usual.
Don't forget to notify your Home Insurance as many will not cover for prolonged holidays. I am now with RIAS who will cover me for the 60 period. Not sure what it would cost to increas this time limit.