£800 tavel insurance!

Dumbledore55

My friends Mother is 81 years old and wants to go to Florida to visit her son. Last year she had a breast cancer scare but was given the all clear. However, the cheapest quote she can get to cover her holiday is £800.

She can't afford that and is considering not going. Does anyone know of a more sympathetic insurance company who will accept the doctor's confirmation that it was just tests and she has not got cancer?

BrightonBoy_2

Are you sure it is cancer scare that is driving up the premium? I suspect it is more a combination of age and destination. Her age is a big risk for any travel insurer and the cost of any medical treatment in the US is huge - which is why most providers offer levels of cover with and without the USA included. Doesn't mean that the price cannot be bettered though - moneysupermarket.com?

marcellep

moneysupermarket will not cover anyone over the age of 64

There are currently no policies that match your criteria. We are currently updating our records to include more types of policy.

Have you tried Saga

bob_a_builder

moneysupermarket will not cover anyone over the age of 64

And there was me thinking I might do a bit of travelling when I retire :rolleyes:

LisaT186

You might want to try a broker for something specialised. I know a friend of mine wanted to go on his honeymoon having had a brain tumour removed and they wanted £1400 to cover him for 2 weeks in Italy, needless to say him and his new wife stayed home!

marcellep

Oh just found this site

http://www.portwood.co.uk/single_trip_maturetravelinsurance.htm

Quick quote for 81 year old away to usa for 1 mth - Price from £100

Porker

https://www.insureforall.com - over 65's only, with phone number for medical conditions. Beware of relying on moneysupermarket only, they do not show all providers, only the ones that pay them the most money...

Dumbledore55

marcellep wrote: »

moneysupermarket will not cover anyone over the age of 64

There are currently no policies that match your criteria. We are currently updating our records to include more types of policy.

Have you tried Saga

Thanks for all your answers, I've sent my friend all the links to do the research - Saga was the lowest quote at £800!!

Moomum

Ive used mportwood for my 83 year old nan before and manged tog et a european trip for £29 when all the other quotes were in the £100's! Hope she manages to find one and gets to see her son x