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family travel insurance

treating the kids to their first trip abroad? or perhaps you’re planning your annual summer escape? if you’re looking for travel insurance protection for the whole family, then look no further.

family travel insurance is a great way to have everyone protected together under the same policy. not only does it save the hassle of finding multiple travel insurance policies, but it offers peace of mind that the whole family is covered in one place.

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

when going on holiday with the family, it’s important to make sure that everyone is protected with suitable travel insurance. that’s why all travel insurance policies available through albert & eddie provide cover for all the standard elements you’d expect from a travel insurance policy, including cancellation cover, protection for all of your belongings if you lose them or they get damaged or stolen, as well as cover for medical expenses in the case of an emergency.

if that’s not enough, all policies available through albert & eddie also offer policy extensions to enhance your protection. whether you need extra gadget protection for the kids’ iPads or extra cover against Covid-19 for your own peace of mind.

all standard family 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 do the brands on albert & eddie class as a family?

most of the brands on albert & eddie class a ‘family’ or ‘family member’ as someone who is related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, fostering or cohabitation. so, the two lead adults on the family policy could be the parents, guardians or grandparents, and the children could be anyone travelling with you who is under the age of 18, in full-time education and/or still live at home, as an example. simply let us know who you’re planning to travel with during the quote process, as well as a few details about each traveller, and we’ll point you in the direction of a policy that suits your needs.  

which is the best travel insurance for families?

no two families are the same and so what cover may be important to your family, may not be required for another family. that’s why it’s important to consider what type of travel insurance protection you need for your upcoming trip. for example, does someone in the family have a medical condition that they need to declare? your family may suit a specialist medical travel insurance policy. are you planning to take part in lots of extreme activities during your trip? if so, then your family may be better suited to an extreme sports travel insurance brand. let us know during the quote process a little more about your family’s travel needs and we’ll do our best to match you with one of our brands than can cover them!

does a family travel insurance policy available through albert & eddie offer cover for medical conditions?

most of the family policies available through albert & eddie will consider cover for a medical condition. it’s easy really to let us know about any medical conditions you or your family have, just answer a few short questions about your health during the quote process, as well as few important details about your trip, and we’ll match you with one of our brands that can cover your needs. in some cases, where a medical condition is more complex, or if we need a little more information, we may ask that you give us call to chat through your health.

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

yes – in most cases! Most of the policies available on albert & eddie offer some level of protect against the risks posed by Covid-19. for example, cancellation cover if you test positive in the 14 days before your trip departure date, as well as cover for emergency medical expenses if you fall ill with Covid-19 while abroad and need medical attention. however, most of our brands on albert & eddie also offer their own Covid-19 policy extension. meaning you can get extra protection against the risks caused by Covid-19.

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