over 50s travel insurance
are you over 50 and looking for travel insurance? if so, you’re in the right place!
having the right travel insurance is essential for those all-important trips abroad. here at albert & eddie , we understand the level of comfort that a policy that suits your exact travel needs can offer. that’s why, we do our very best to understand exactly what your holiday will look like and show you a selection of policies that cover these needs.
what cover do over 50s policies offer through albert & eddie ?
travel insurance for those aged over 50 is designed to include all of the standard cover you’d expect in a normal travel insurance policy, such as possessions and emergency medical expenses. however, the brands available at albert & eddie also come with the option to enhance your protection with additional cover for things like Covid-19 and cruises.
all over 50s travel insurance policies at 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 emergency medical assistance team
- over 100 sports covered as standard
- cover for UK, European and worldwide trips, providing you do not travel against the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s travel advice
- a specialist medical questionnaire to easily declare any medical conditions you have
- plus a wide range of add-ons that let you personalise your policy
frequently asked questions
can I get travel insurance if I am over 50?
the cost of a travel insurance policy can go up depending on a few factors, including your age, health, where you plan to go on holiday and how long you plan to travel for. medical conditions can also influence the overall price of a policy, depending on how serious or complex they are – which is often why policy prices can increase as people get older.
which is the best travel insurance for over 50s?
the best travel insurance policy for those aged over 50 is the one that meets your travel needs and covers the things that you plan on getting up to during your trip.
cancellation, emergency medical expenses and personal possessions protection are all elements covered as standard across the majority of policies available through albert & eddie. but there’s no harm in letting us know about the things you plan to get up to on your trip during the quote process, so that we can only match you with the policies that suit your needs.do policies available through albert & eddie include medical conditions for those over 50?
yes. a stable and well managed medical condition shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying a holiday. we have a number of specialist medical brands here on albert & eddie, which means we can confidently say that we will consider cover for most medical conditions.
simply let us know about your medical history during the quote process and we’ll match you with a one of our brands that will cover your needs (or at least point you in the direction of someone else who can, if none of the albert & eddie brands are able to).
declaring a medical condition(s) is so easy to do and can be completed both online and over the phone. simply answer our short set of questions during the quote process and leave the rest to us. it’s worth knowing that for more complex conditions, we may ask that you give us a call to chat through your medical history.
do albert & eddie policies include covid-19 protection?
yes. most of the policies available through albert & eddie offer some standard protection against covid-19, including cancellation cover due to isolating or being hospitalised as a result of a covid-19 diagnosis, as an example.
however, don’t forget there’s also the option across all travel insurance brands on albert & eddie to enhance your protection with a covid-19 policy extension. so further protection is available, should you want it!
§cancellation cover limits may vary between our brands. please check your policy wording for more information.