Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any advice on the best value insurance for this golden oldie?
Baz421 said
08:38 AM Feb 18, 2019
If you have private health, try them.
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:50 AM Feb 18, 2019
Expect cover for the USA to be very expensive.
Cheers,
Peter
We're off to Penang for all July so we shopped around and found the best deal for us is with RACQ.
wombat50 said
03:00 PM Feb 18, 2019
try ''Insurengo'' we have used them a few times and they are one of the cheapest and so far had no problems with claims.
for a 28day cruise which included Alaska it cost wife and I $1250 but i had to declare a heart attack and 2 stents. some companies would not insure me. it is a bit dear but you got to have it especially if you are going to the great U S of A.
moamajohn said
03:42 PM Feb 18, 2019
I always go with Aus Post ,However my sister whom is 8 yrs older than me 68 she 75 .She could not get Ins to Alaska etc for the expense of ambos and emergency flights etc ,I said to her that I thought that was fair enough on the Ins Co any way Cause its a big risk.we as tourists have to also be realistic !!! If yez Wanna go to out of the way places ya has ta pay the price !! Cheers John
I had problems going on cruises to get insurance, some even said no or made it too hard . Finally went to the RACV and they were good, not cheap but you have to have it. I say if you cant afford the insurance you cant afford the holiday.
vince56 said
05:48 PM Feb 18, 2019
Try Aust Seniors Insurance
Landfall said
08:32 PM Feb 18, 2019
Another plus for "Insure and Go" we are aged 73 and 76, never had a problem with them, 2018 travelled to Japan, Sth Korea, Canada and USA. Thought there prices were cheap.
Radar said
11:27 PM Feb 18, 2019
Vivienne wrote:
Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any advice on the best value insurance for this golden oldie?
Hi Viv
I had asked this question a little while back about travel insurance and had on previous 8 times used Travelmore insurance, seems to tick the boxes well. My main reason for asking last year was we understood turning 70 ups the cost, so was looking for a better deal.
In the end after a lots of phone calls and advice from the forum Travelmore was still a very good purchase for travel insurance for our Europe travels. 71 and 68 withba known heart condition, 9 weeks of travel approximately $1200.
Enjoy your travels. Ralph.
Vivienne said
09:16 AM Feb 19, 2019
Many thanks everybody, I know
that I have to have the insurance and the US is a stinger. I'll certainly look up the recommended insurance co's. Many thanks again :) :) :)!
Geeco said
03:00 PM Feb 19, 2019
Visa & Mastercard offer travel insurance on their more expensive cards. You need to spend from memory over $250 on costs associated with the trip. We found the extra cost of the credit card annual fee was less expensive than the cost of travel insurance especially if you are 70+. Cheers,
Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any advice on the best value insurance for this golden oldie?
Cheers,
Peter
Gday...
Vivienne, praps these may through up some ideas -
https://www.finder.com.au/travel-insurance/quote
OH - and welcome to the forum
Cheers - John
We're off to Penang for all July so we shopped around and found the best deal for us is with RACQ.
for a 28day cruise which included Alaska it cost wife and I $1250 but i had to declare a heart attack and 2 stents. some companies would not insure me. it is a bit dear but you got to have it especially if you are going to the great U S of A.
Another plus for "Insure and Go" we are aged 73 and 76, never had a problem with them, 2018 travelled to Japan, Sth Korea, Canada and USA. Thought there prices were cheap.
Hi Viv
I had asked this question a little while back about travel insurance and had on previous 8 times used Travelmore insurance, seems to tick the boxes well. My main reason for asking last year was we understood turning 70 ups the cost, so was looking for a better deal.
In the end after a lots of phone calls and advice from the forum Travelmore was still a very good purchase for travel insurance for our Europe travels. 71 and 68 withba known heart condition, 9 weeks of travel approximately $1200.
Enjoy your travels. Ralph.
that I have to have the insurance and the US is a stinger. I'll certainly look up the recommended insurance co's. Many thanks again :) :) :)!