Elderly people over the age of 65 often find it difficult to get cheap travel insurance whether it’s for a one week holiday, a long stay or multi trips throughout the year. Insurance companies assume that once a person reaches the age of 65, they are more prone to potential health problems while traveling and may also be more susceptible to accidents due to lack of mobility.
This article offers advice on how to get affordable holiday travel cover from the age of 65 onwards, even if a person has a pre-existing medical condition.
Travel Insurance for Over 65s
A few years ago, travel insurance for over 65s was only available through specialist insurance companies. In the UK, for example, Saga, a specialist in holiday travel for seniors, was one of the few well-known companies willing to insure an elderly person and even then holiday cover was expensive compared to that for a younger person.