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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
Find out how we produce our information|
The companies listed below have been recommended by at least one person with cancer (or a carer/parent) for giving them a reasonable deal on their travel insurance. Inclusion of a company or broker below does not mean that Macmillan recommends them.
Although the companies listed aim to be helpful, we cannot guarantee that you will get the cover you need, or at a reasonable price. Whether cover is provided is unpredictable because a company that one person recommends may not give cover to someone else with cancer due to their personal situation. Also, many companies will not offer annual policies to people undergoing treatment, or those who have had it recently, and they may change their criteria at any time.
The Association of British Insurers| (ABI) represents the UK’s insurance industry and also acts as an advocate for high standards of customer service in the insurance industry. Its website provides answers to commonly asked questions about obtaining travel insurance.
The charges for phoning the following numbers varies, and you may be on hold for a long time. Rates from mobile phones may be higher.
Specialist brokers don’t supply insurance themselves, but they’ll try to find a suitable company on your behalf. To find a suitably qualified and regulated insurance broker, contact the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Find a broker line 0870 950 1790 (calls charged at local rates from a landline)
Email enquiries@biba.org.uk
www.biba.org.uk|
The UK’s leading general insurance organisation, representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and customers.
Offers advice on finding an appropriate BIBA-registered insurance broker. BIBA brokers are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. You can search for a broker on the website.
Specialist insurance companies often cover a wider range of people with cancer, but some are very expensive.
Tel 0845 600 3348
Helpline 0800 00 99 66
www.ageuk.org.uk|
Can offer travel insurance to people of any age who have cancer by assessing individual situations using a medical screening process. It can't guarantee to cover everyone with cancer.
Tel 0845 250 5200 (calls charged at local rates from a landline)
Email info@allcleartravel.co.uk
www.allcleartravel.co.uk|
Provides travel insurance for almost any serious pre-existing medical condition, including cancer. Your circumstances can be assessed for a quote for cover by either telephoning the helpline or visiting the website.
Tel 0845 230 5000 (open Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm, excl bank holidays, calls charged at local rates from a landline)
Email freespirit@pjhayman.com
www.free-spirit.com|
Offers specialist travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions, including cancer. A medical assistance service is included in the policy and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Will consider worldwide cover for secondary cancers and terminal conditions.
Tel 01223 454 290
www.freedominsure.co.uk|
Specialises in arranging travel cover for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Attempts to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ where a medical screening is undertaken and premium quoted in a single phone call. They won't ensure anyone with a terminal diagnosis.
Tel 0845 230 7159 (calls charged at local rates from a landline and are free for BT customers)
Email insurancewith@infinityinsurance.co.uk
www.insurancewith.com|
Insurancewith is a travel insurance provider that specialises in covering cancer. The company was created by someone who was diagnosed with cancer and covers primary and stable secondary cancer. It offers worldwide cover, including the USA.
Tel 01252 780 190
Email enquiries@insurecancer.com
www.insurecancer.com|
A specialist insurance company with the sole purpose of providing travel insurance to people affected by cancer.
Tel 0800 022 3213 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm Saturday)
www.insureblue.co.uk|
The Insureblue policy has been developed especially for men with pre-existing medical conditions, namely testicular and prostate cancer. The company is committed to adapting and developing insurance products for all people living with cancer.
www.insurepink.co.uk|
Insurepink offers competitive travel insurance in consultation with established breast cancer charities.
Tel 0844 357 1315
www.itssoeasytravelinsurance.com|
Can provide travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions, including cancer. Its medical screening service is staffed by qualified staff who will assess the individual circumstances of each enquirer.
Tel 01689 859 102
www.jdtravelinsurance.co.uk|
Arranges travel insurance for people with all kinds of cancer. Every application is dealt with on an individual basis, assessing both your medical conditions and the trip(s) you wish to take.
Tel 01424 215 315
www.orbisinsurance.co.uk|
A specialist company providing travel insurance for people, including those with pre-existing conditions, who find it difficult to obtain elsewhere. Assesses all cases on an individual basis.
Tel 0800 027 6171
www.travelinsured.co.uk|
Specialises in arranging competitive travel cover for older travellers and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Will cover people up to the age of 79 depending on the circumstances. Single trip cover is also available up to age 120.
General insurance companies are usually cheaper. If you are several years out of treatment, high street companies may offer you cover at a standard price. Some may exclude people with cancer, or won't pay for claims related to cancer. Read the small print carefully.
Tel 0800 093 4647
Email (general enquiries) info@citybond.co.uk
www.citybond.co.uk|
Can provide travel insurance to people with cancer, including those with a terminal diagnosis. Enquirers are assessed via a medical screening facility. Its single trip policies have no age limit and its annual multi-trip policy can insure people up to age 85.
Tel 0845 450 4286
Head office 01749 834 500
Email travel@higos.co.uk
www.higos.co.uk/travelinsurance|
People with cancer will be assessed via a medical screening line. A GP’s confirmation of fitness to travel is required. It won’t insure anyone with a terminal diagnosis.
This information is checked and revised every six months. The information will also be revised if legislation changes, or if there are significant changes to the insurance providers listed.
We make every effort to ensure that the information we provide is accurate and up-to-date. Macmillan cannot accept liability for any loss or damage resulting from any inaccuracy in this information or third party information, such as information on websites to which we link.
We do not offer travel insurance, recommend any broker or insurance company, or undertake searches to find companies or brokers. All companies and brokers are included following recommendations from people with cancer, or a member of their family. When we receive a recommendation from a person with cancer, or their family member, we contact the company to confirm that they do provide cover for people with cancer, check their contact details and add them to the next revision of our information.
We do not accept direct requests for inclusion from companies or brokers, and we do not use their publicity material when compiling the information. We cannot investigate complaints about custom.
If we are told that a company or broker has stopped providing cover to people with cancer, or has significantly changed its terms of cover, we will investigate as soon as possible, and remove or amend the details in our information.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
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