group travel insurance

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group travel insurance

sometimes the best adventures in life are those experienced with friends and families. so, if you’re planning a trip with more than two of you, why not protect everyone under one policy with group travel insurance?

not only does a group travel insurance policy make sure that all travelling members have protection under one policy, but it saves a whole lot of time, hassle and paperwork too, especially if you later need to claim.

what cover do group travel insurance policies offer through albert & eddie?

group travel insurance policies offer pretty much the same protection as standard single or annual multi trip policies. the only difference is they’re a little more convenient as they cover everyone under the same policy.

group travel insurance policies available through albert & eddie provide cover for assistance in case of a medical emergency and the expenses that come with that, but also cancellation and protection for all of your belongings if you lose them or they get damaged or stolen too. most of our brands also offer customers the option the enhance their protection based on their needs. for example, adding extra cover for gadgets, or even Covid-19.

all standard group travel insurance policies available through albert & eddie include:

  • up to £10 million in case of a medical emergency, depending on the policy selected
  • cancellation cover which starts as soon as you purchase on all single trip policies, and from the start date you choose on all annual multi trip policies (giving you extra peace of mind)§
  • 24/7 access to an assistance team in the case of a medical emergency
  • over 100 sports and activities covered as standard
  • cover for UK, European and worldwide trips, as long as you are not travelling against the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s travel advice
  • plus, a wide range of extra add-ons that let you personalise your policy even further

frequently asked questions

what is defined as a group?

our brands available through albert & eddie define a group as more than two people, whether that’s a group of friends, a stag or hen-do, or competitive sports group, travelling together, who all want to be covered under the same policy. buying a group travel insurance policy can not only save time, but it’s that everyone travelling knows they have protection in place for things like medical expenses and cancellation cover.

how do group travel insurance policies work on albert & eddie?

travel insurance for groups offer the same protection as a standard single or annual multi trip policy, the only difference is that you can often have up to 20 people under one policy. for large groups of friends, hen and stag parties, or even groups travelling to compete in sporting activities together aboard, this can often work out as a cheaper (not to mention quicker) option than everybody buying a single policy.

the quote process is also pretty much the same as when you buy a single trip policy, for example you’ll just need to let us know how much your holiday costs, how many of you need insurance, whether anyone of the policy needs to declare a medical condition and what type of trip you are going on.

you can also let us know if your group are planning to take part in any activities during your trip. that way, we can match you with one of our brands that will cover these travel needs.

can you take out multiple travel insurance policies for a group of people?

yes, you can take out several travel insurance policies for a group of people travelling abroad at the same time. however, it can often be more cost effective (and save a lot of time) to protect everyone under one policy (a group travel insurance policy).

is it cheaper to get a group travel insurance policy?

potentially! the price of a group travel insurance policy will depend on how many people are travelling, where you plan to travel to, how long you’re going for and if anyone on the policy needs to let us know about any medical conditions.

should a group travelling together be on the same insurance policy?

the main benefit of a group policy is the lack of admin involved. a group policy can also be beneficial when travelling abroad with several others, should you all need to cancel your holiday or make a claim.

do group travel insurance policies available through albert & eddie cover Covid-19?

yes, in most cases. most of the policies available through albert & eddie offer Covid-19 protection as standard. for example, cover for emergency medical expenses should you fall ill with Covid-19 while abroad, as well as cover for cancellation if you test positive for Covid-19 up to 14 days before your trip departure.

there’s also the option to enhance your protection against Covid-19 while a policy extension. this can be added on during the quote process with most of the brands on offer at albert & eddie.

§cancellation cover limits may vary between our brands. please check your policy wording for more information.