Travel Insurance for Specific Conditions

Annabee

I subscribe to Which? and there they recommended the Travel Insurance Agency, based in North Finchley, as a 'best buy' and good for pre-existing medical conditions. Booked family cover for a two weeks holiday in the Med, was told that husbands minor condition he had last year would be fine, but I that when I received the policy documents I should ring a phone number that would be included, just to give more details. "They'll probably say you didn't even need to ring" says the girl "they're really only interested in heart conditions or cancer".

OK fine. So today I ring this number who turn out to be some kind of underwriters who work for more than one travel agency, and after going through many details with them, am told they cannot cover him for this condition as it has not been diagnosed. What the hell? He has seen a consultant last year and been discharged as they can find nothing wrong.

"Its OK" they say "We will cover you for everything else" It that's what I wanted I would have chosen bog-standard policy from elsewhere that would have been cheaper!

Now I have taken cover out (for only £3 more) from Bradford and Bingley, who were fine about it. AND I won't get my money back from TIA until I return the policy document. Just what you need when you're trying to pack!

I think MSE'ers should avoid this company. The way they get your business is misleading.

LAN_3

Daft question, but here goes...
I'm 7 weeks pregnant (only just found out :T ) and due to go on a weekend break in Europe in about 4 weeks time. I have yet to arrange travel insurance and from reading around, can't quite tell whether this makes a difference :huh:
Is it something I need to get insurance for specifically, or will I still be able to go as I would have done anyway???

kenshaz

My wife is in remission from Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma,and because it has has been so difficult for her during the last six month's ,I have booked a cruise ,and want to take out annual travel insurance.I would like to hear from any -one who has experience or has knowledge in this sphere.

poppie,s_dream

hi ken,
as your wife has a pre -existing medical condition I would put a search in for this
https://www.free-spirit.com
https://www.allcleartravel.co.uk
https://www.medi-cover.co.uk
these are all very good. and I hope you and your wife have a lovely holiday

poppie
xxx

krishna

Try http://www.itssoeasytravelinsurance.com/

It's specifically designed for people with preexisting conditions and if they can cover you their premiums are the lowest I've come across.

As an added bonus they are in fact a not-for-profit organisation themselves, entirely owned by a registered charity, Freedom to Travel. So do support them!

We have used them for years.

thomas33

I'm looking for cheap travel insurance for 2 months in Australia, can any one help? I am a Diabetic on insulin.

thanks

victory

I am too but all I did was tell them and got it from https://www.elephant.co
the form was filled out on line

cannylass_2

You could try Diabetes.uk, (formerly British Diabetic Association).

alba37

All I did was tell the insuance company, I had to go through screening, but was fully covered at no extra cost. My feeling was as there were no complications it was fine.

oldwiring

victory wrote:

I am too but all I did was tell them and got it from https://www.elephant.co
the form was filled out on line

Gee another insurer that thinks you die immrdiately on your 66th biirthday:rolleyes: