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Travel insurance 'still available' for those with medical conditions

(30 May 2007)

Going on holiday? – Get a great deal on travel insurance

Although those with a long history of illness may struggle to get travel insurance, such tourists still have options available, one industry expert has revealed.

According to Steve Foulsham, technical services officer at the British Insurance Brokers' Association, those who have had serious medical conditions could find themselves excluded by some major travel insurance firms.

However, he suggested that such holidaymakers should still be able to get cover and advised them to seek specialist travel insurers.

He said: "It just unfortunately means you have to dig around a little bit more."

Mr Foulsham also added that when applying for travel insurance, tourists with any previous illnesses or conditions should be completely honest about their medical history.

Earlier this week, a Milsom Howard spokesperson claimed that those aged at least 65 or who have a certain medical background should face higher insurance costs as it helps keep premiums down for those viewed as less likely to make a claim.

However, tourists will be glad to know that Go Travel Insurance has a variety of competitively priced travel insurance policies covering those up to the age of 99 in addition to those with various health conditions.

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