Travel Insurance for Seniors – Tips for Seniors Buying Travel Insurance

InsureandGo works with many seniors travellers each year to organise comprehensive and affordable travel insurance.

Whether you are embarking on a tour, a cruise or a self-guided holiday, travelling as a senior can be a wonderful way to enjoy your life – and it is important to make sure that the level of travel insurance you purchase is suited to your trip and individual needs.

Age Limits

Many travel insurance providers will have a limit as to what age they will cover you for (e.g. up to 100 years), so make sure you check the age limit of your policy.

Pre-existing Medical Conditions

It is vital that you disclose all pre-existing medical conditions when purchasing your policy and also let us know if you are waiting on any test results or treatments/surgery. Learn more about getting cover for your pre exisiting medical conditions here.

If you are looking for a quicker sign up process, InsureandGo does not require medical certificates or paperwork from you until you need to make a claim. This can make purchasing your senior travel insurance much more easy and hassle-free.

Travel Duration

If you are over a certain age (e.g. 65 years), some travel policies may only cover you for a certain length of travel time, such as 3 months. Make sure you check this in your policy to ensure you are covered for the entire duration of your trip.

Destinations

Everyone, including seniors, should make sure that their travel insurance covers them for all countries/destinations they will be travelling to. If you are going on a cruise or tour, remember that your destinations include any place that you stop or dock at, even temporarily.

Cancellations

You may need to cancel your travel plans unexpectedly. For this reason, it can be a good idea to check that your travel insurance policy covers you for emergency cancellations. Some policies can also include cover if an emergency happens while you are travelling and you need to return home.

Baggage & Valuable

The right travel insurance can mean that your holiday won’t be dampened by lost, stolen or delayed baggage/belongings. You’ll be able to seek compensation if something unfortunate occurs.

If your possessions are lost or stolen, make sure you report this as soon as possible to the local police (or to your carrier, if your items were lost in transit) and obtain a report from them. You’ll then need to provide this report when making your claim.

Activities & Equipment

If you plan to engage in certain activities during your travels, it is in your best interests to check that these activities are covered by your policy. If you will be participating in a sport, like golf or skiing, you may also want to consider upgrading your policy so that you are covered for any gear you hire, as well as any related injuries or illnesses.

Further Tips When Buying Seniors’ Travel Insurance

• Consider discussing your travel plans with your doctor before making any bookings
• Make sure you understand all conditions and exclusions in your policy; don’t let anyone push you into buying before you’ve read and understood your Product Disclosure Statement
• Consider limiting what valuables you will take with you in order to keep your insurance premiums down

Need help understanding how travel insurance works? Make sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or contact our customer service agents before you buy to understand your options. InsureandGo can help explain the ins-and-outs of your policy to you.