Travel Insurance

[hazelk]

I was hoping someone would be able to help me, my brother in law is having difficulting getting travel insurance as he has angina and COPD [emphysema]. He had a stent inserted seven years ago and only takes a daily asprin for it with no symptoms since this procedure was carried out but the insurance companies still class this as having angina.

He had insurance but it has come up for renewal and as he has turned 60 recently it seems he cannot get anyone to insure him for both these illnesses. He can get cover for one or other but not both.

He has tried most of the obvious companies, does anyone have any ideas.

Thanks.

[Clare R]

Have you tried M & S insurance ?

[hazelk]

Thanks for the replies, he has tried both and they have declined to insure him.

It is a shame as he has a son who lives in Asia who's wife has just had a new baby and he cannot get out to see them.

Surely there must be a company somewhere that will do it, it is just finding it.

Thanks again.

[hazelk]

Thanks again, he does not need any oxygen, all he takes is some medication, other than that he keeps well, thankfully.

[Albert the Frog]

Some ideas here;
Recommended List Of Insurance Companies To Contact Insurer or Broker Phone Number WebSite / Email Medical Conditions Covered
World First Travel Insurance 0845 90 80 161 Web: [edited out]

Email: info@world-first.co.uk World First Travel Insurance specialise cover for people with all types of pre-existing health problems. Over 1,000 different conditions can be covered on a worldwide basis and every quote is tailored to your individual needs.

World First are a family firm based in the UK with over 30 years travel insurance experience and offer a wide range of policies including single and annual multi-trip, backpacker and cruise cover. Screening is undertaken entirely in-house and you will not be asked to call anyone else to discuss your medical problems.
Staysure Travel Insurance 08442770844 Web: www.staysure.co.uk

Email: info@staysure.co.uk
Staysure Travel Insurance - Will cover this condition as well as pre-existing Medical Conditions.

Over 250 minor conditions are covered free of charge, with screening options available for more serious conditions.
J.D. Travel Insurance Consultants 01689 859102
Entirely a UK based company.
www.jdtravelinsurance.co.uk Provide cover for most respiratory conditions including Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma and COPD / Emphysema

[Father]

I found this leaflet.

http://www.chss.org.uk/publications/..._09.pdf#search

It has a few companies who specialise in this sort of thing.

Good luck.

[AshleyLodge]

Although he is not that old Age Concern and Help the Aged are both worth a look as they are used to insuring people with medical conditions.

Good luck

Lynne

[bjpointon]

A friend of my Husbands has just got a very good quote from Staysure, he has much the same problems as your Brother in Law. He was very pleased with their quote, he did the medical screening.

[hazelk]

Thank you all, I will pass on these websites to my brother in law.

[Robert5988]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:It is a shame as he has a son who lives in Asia who's wife has just had a new baby and he cannot get out to see them.[/quote]

Getting medical insurance for the USA is more difficult than other parts of the World.

A pal of mine cannot get insurance for the USA(he has a minor heart problem) but can for Middle East and Far East.