WoodE Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm planing on going to France with my husband in August. Can anyone recommend travel insurance with good cover at a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Have you got your EHIC?For private cover it will depend on age and health as to how cheaply you can get it. The Post Office do it as do many companies, but if you are over 80 for example then it will all be quite different and a lot more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 According to ‘Which’ do not buy travel insurance from a high street travel agent.From my experience, they are all poor at paying out reasonable claims.Sorry I cannot recommend one, but do please check the small print, there are some ridiculous conditions on some policies.Enjoy your visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowland Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hi We buy an annual policy from Direct Travel which, even adding £30 for my husband's pre-existing condition of angina costs £100. This is for any single trip of 45 days and because we are in France this time for 10weeks we had to pay £90 for an extension. Thought this was dear when we got the quote but changed our minds when Saga wanted £261 for the extension period as a single trip policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 [quote user="WoodE"]I'm planing on going to France with my husband in August. Can anyone recommend travel insurance with good cover at a reasonable price?[/quote]Why not look at a comparison site, for example:http://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 If I were you, I'd give Tesco a try. From past experience, they are excellent at paying out should you need to claim. Won't be the cheapest but will be value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Try InsureandGo, they are quite reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Until recently I used flexicover.co.ukI think they are part of the AXA group but travel insurance was much cheaper through them than Axa for some reason.However, I am no longer able to use them as I'm not resident in the UK. Why and when they changed the rules I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Don't look at me, [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjazz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Try Quotebanana.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Did you find any? My parents are looking and my mum is 81 so would be really grateful to know of any cheap insurance for those over 80.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianagain Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 We've recently changed to EHICplus - which adds extras (get you home, etc.) to the cover given by the EHIC and also caters for existing medical conditions at extra cost.Brian (again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks, will have a lookCarole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 [quote user="brianagain"]We've recently changed to EHICplus - which adds extras (get you home, etc.) to the cover given by the EHIC and also caters for existing medical conditions at extra cost.Brian (again)[/quote] Thank you for posting Brian .... I have saved a link to them... I note the length of time they give for "Seniors " per trip is very good on the Multi Trip cover . Better than I have got now and cheaper ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Gave up on UK insurance in the end - either they did not insure anyone over 80 or you had to live in the UK.Managed to get my parents 2 weeks cover with a French company (top cover Level 3) for just 54 euros - it was easy and excellent.Thanks for all the help to eveyrone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodE Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi Thanks everyone for advise. I buy Globelink Travel Insurance, my friend recommended it to me. This company propose cover for people aged to 84 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Department71 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 [quote user="brianagain"]We've recently changed to EHICplus - which adds extras (get you home, etc.) to the cover given by the EHIC and also caters for existing medical conditions at extra cost.Brian (again)[/quote]Thought I would give them a try on their website, gave them all my details and medical history ( but not proper name and address) but DOB was correct, I am a male under retiremant age, had a heart attack 2 stents no problems. Diabetics on tablets only. No other problems.They refused to quote me, extra cost was not even mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Calvin Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 There are several travel insurance companies online which are providing different insurance policies according to their customers needs so I would recommend that before getting any travel insurance from any insurer you should compare all related terms and condition of a policy with different-different insurer and select one which suite you according to your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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