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Title: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on July 06, 2015, 15:29:57 PM
This is on F.B. today.  A message to one of my friends.
Thought it might be of interest here.
I know nothings of this company, just passing on information.   :)    ;)


Thought i would share this, i have been trying to get travel insurance for a holiday/wedding i am going to in Santorini in August. Because i have had cancer i knew it would be difficult, anyway i have tried at least half a dozen insurance companies and the prices were staggering ranging from £2,500 (this is for a single 10 trip) £782, £590, etc etc, the lowest i got was £384. I was so annoyed as i have been clear for over two years and even when they insure you it excludes any pre existing conditions, then a lady i work with did a bit of research and came up with a company called insurancewith, (all one word), i put in all my details yet again and it came back with an unbelievable £22.84!!!!!! Well not believing my eyes i got someone to check it all, then i rang the company and a lady went through it all with me and said that the price was just that. Please pass this on to anyone who has had a serious illness it is brilliant, their phone number is 0845 8 687 234 and the website is insurancewith.com

Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: SteveJ on July 06, 2015, 15:52:13 PM
My partner has used them several times. The first time she rang them she spoke to the lady who owns company who was working on a Sunday morning because one of her staff had rung in sick that day. Jean had a long chat with her about the difficulties of trying to get travel insurance when you have a life threatening or terminal illness. It transpired that this lady was in this same position several years ago and having tried and failed to get cover at a reasonable cost she decided to set up her own travel insurance company.   :)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: kevin3 on July 06, 2015, 15:59:55 PM

  Thanks both for sharing.   Sounds good.
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: marina on July 06, 2015, 16:53:16 PM
My daughter emailed me this link earlier today, she'd also seen it on Facebook.  I, thankfully, don't have any serious or life threatening illnesses but enough 'medical conditions' for the insurance people to go into overdrive when quoting, that's if they insure at all! 

I must admit I was rather sceptical when I read it but now after reading Steve J's post I will definitely give them a try when our annual policy runs out in October.

Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Lotty on July 06, 2015, 16:56:33 PM
Really useful post for a lot of people. thank you.  ;D
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: DonM on July 07, 2015, 11:02:10 AM
Just been speaking to them, unfortunately their long stay cover has an age limit of 65. :( :(
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: kevin3 on July 07, 2015, 14:17:10 PM
Hi Don

 Could you have a series of holidays in Kaya say, interrupted with a few one day holidays to Rhodes ect.

 over a six month period.?     ;)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: patrice on July 07, 2015, 14:57:19 PM
Thanks for sharing Jacqui  8)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: DonM on July 07, 2015, 17:29:23 PM
Keven since we stopped travelling overland to Turkey in 2013 we have looked at many options but have not come up with anything suitable.

Our neighbours in Kaya have the same problem. They are in there late 70's and half way through their winter stay they go home to the Uk for a month or so. We don't want to do this so we will carry as we have done for the last 2 years.
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: sadler on July 07, 2015, 17:48:57 PM
What is considered a long term stay by the insurers Don?
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: DonM on July 07, 2015, 19:28:10 PM
This is what Insurewith call Longstay. Specialist longstay travel insurance policy for single trips from 90 days to 18 months in length.

Age limit 65 years
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: sadler on July 07, 2015, 19:58:08 PM
Thank you Don.   :)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Snapper on July 07, 2015, 20:12:51 PM
Just had a look at their site and the maximum age seems to be 55.Am I looking in the wrong place ?
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: DonM on July 07, 2015, 22:47:46 PM
On their website it does state 55 for the long stay. I thought this was a bit low so I rang them and they stated 65 was the upper age limit.
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Stuart T on August 13, 2015, 15:04:40 PM
I was diagnosed with COPD (lifelong smoker - and yes, I know) in January 2015.

I will be returning to Fethiye September 30th for a couple of weeks and contacted my previous travel insurer to let them know of my condition.

Many 'phone calls to numerous insurers later, I was looking at having to pay several hundred pounds to cover me should I need treatment. I was tempted to "wing it" and hope for the best.

I turned to your forum for any information your correspondents may have.

Thanks to the post suggesting Insurewith I contacted them by 'phone.

Although a 25 minute wait to be answered didn't fill me with confidence, once I got through I was dealt with by a super friendly, efficient lady who went through the whole process calmly and patiently.

My cost for the cover I required - pennies over £50 for 15 days.

Of course, I took the cover and hope there is no need to claim.

I have no experience of their settlement efficiency but will let you know if the worst comes to the worst!

Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: kevin3 on August 13, 2015, 15:46:52 PM
Well done Stuart, and I hope you have a great holiday,      :)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: marina on August 13, 2015, 15:51:24 PM
Thats great news. Thanks for letting everyone know.

Enjoy your holiday   8)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Stuart T on August 13, 2015, 15:54:00 PM
 Thanks.

Losing my marbles though.

Actually in Fethiye 16th Sept to Oct 1st - hoping the lungs hold out!

Never met or contacted anyone on the Forum. Travelling with lady friend and would happily have a beer or two with anyone who's there at the time.

 8)
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 13, 2015, 16:26:55 PM
Glad to be of help Stuart, have a lovely holiday.   :) 
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: BernieTeyze on August 14, 2015, 13:33:45 PM
Thank you so much Jacqui, we were able to get a brilliant policy with all medical stuff covered for £77 for both of us. Even with Martyn due surgery. Excellent company.
Title: Re: Cheap Travel Insurance for people with illness etc.,
Post by: ArtyMar on August 28, 2015, 01:16:56 AM
Oh dear, wish I'd seen these posts a few days ago. have just booked travel insurance for our 10 days with Saga for OH who has just turned 80 and has a number of conditions - just over £200 (I get my insurance 'free' through our bank but it stops at age 80). I went on GoCompare website and this was amongst the cheapest. Not all cover for 80+ age.