Where best for holiday insurance

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
02/05/2010 20:50

I was wondering if anyone could recommend from their own experience.

My parents are looking to come out to TRNC later this year. My mum is 75, has a range of health problems inc. spondulitis, partially blind, high blood pressure, and is on a range of medication for them all, inc. anti depressents.



They have trouble every year trying to find a company that will insure them at a reasonable price. They'll be looking to come for at least a month.



They are frightened of taking the risk of travelling without any insurance - mum is always worried in case anything happens to one of them - flying her back home on her own for one, but also the high costs of flying a 'body' back home (these are the sort of things they worry about at their time of life now!)



Any suggestions where they can try? Many thanks.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
02/05/2010 20:56

Moneysupermarket.com - http://www.moneysupermarket.com/travelinsurance/

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
02/05/2010 21:01

Pippie - there are a number of companies who specialise in travel insurance for the over 70's, so it may be worth googling this and shopping around.



I fear it will be expensive, especially with pre-existing medical conditions.



Good luck.



J

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
02/05/2010 21:42

My parents use saga...they are the cheapest for people over 70 and with medical history

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
02/05/2010 23:52

Hello, thank you for the suggestions. Yes, we know it's going to be expensive, that's the problem!



Michelle, do you have contact details for saga please.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 00:07

We use Intune it is Help the Aged and Age Concern, uk No. 0080 022 3183. website http://www.intunegroup.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 00:13

Hi We can probably help with one of the panel of insurers on the http://www.flightholiday.co.uk web site - Even one for travelers from North Cyprus

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 00:36

http://www.saga.co.uk/insurance/travel-insurance/

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 01:49

Freedom travel insurance (part of AXA ) my wife has a number of disabilities always use them.



Telephone--- 01223 454290

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 02:04

The Halifax are very competitive



Saffi x

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 08:52

My friends are going through some health issues at the moment whilst here on holiday and they used Age Concern for their holiday insurance and I have to say, they have been fantastic from the moment we had to contact them.



Also another friend with blood pressure and a few other problems used: http://www.travelinsuranceclub.com, hope this helps

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 09:10

Pippie if you click on this link it will take you straight to Saga & others that will insure you - http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/travel-insurance/pre-existing/medical/conditions/

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 11:14

Compare all of them - do not go on price and on good advice do not assume the price comparison sites have a good product - this is what the Independant travel journalist seemed to say on day two of the ash cloud

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
03/05/2010 21:16

Many thanks to everyone. I'll pass this info on to my dad, it'll keep him busy for a while!