Over 65s travel insurance

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What's over 65s travel insurance?

It's simply travel insurance that caters to the needs of holidaymakers over the age of 65.

You can tailor your policy to suit your next getaway, whether you're going on a luxury cruise or need cover for a specific health condition.

What over 65s travel insurance covers

We'll cover you for the following events. Remember policy limits and exclusions apply, so always check your policy book.

Emergency medical expenses

We cover reasonable and necessary emergency medical treatment costs if you get ill or injured abroad.

Delayed or missed departure

If you're delayed or miss your transport due to unforeseen circumstances, we'll cover reasonable costs for accommodation and travel.

Lost or stolen personal belongings

If your belongings are lost, stolen or damaged accidentally (or deliberately by someone else), you can claim up to your policy limits.

Cancelling or cutting your trip short

We'll cover costs up to your policy limit for things like deposits or parking fees if you have to unexpectedly cancel or cut your trip short.

Personal liability and legal assistance

We'll support you with legal costs to help you claim damages or compensation for injury, illness or death during your trip.

What isn't covered by travel insurance?

This list isn't exhaustive and doesn't include exclusions for our specialist travel insurance like cruise and winter sports:

  • Flights cancelled or delayed for any reason other than adverse weather, strike, or mechanical breakdown (unless you've bought extra cover)
  • Claims related to flights that don't start or end in the UK (connected flights), unless you've bought extra cover
  • Trip cancellation because you've changed your mind
  • Pre-existing conditions you've not declared
  • Claims related to death or illness of someone not on the policy linked to conditions they had when you bought your policy
  • Lost or stolen items you've left unattended
  • Claims where you can't give us evidence, for example, a police report or receipts
  • Being denied entry because you don't have passports or the correct visas
  • Extreme sports, winter sports or cruise trips unless you've paid for the additional cover
  • Circumstances that aren't specified in your policy

For more information on what's covered read our policy book.

Choose from three levels of cover

We have three cover levels for you to choose from, depending on the level of protection you want for your next trip.

Good to know

The table below shows the standard benefits and maximum limits of each tier. Individual benefits might have different internal limits depending on what you need to claim for.

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Admiral Admiral
Gold
Admiral
Platinum
Excess £100 £75 £50
Emergency medical treatment and repatriation £10M £15M £20M
Cancellation or cutting your trip short £1,500 £3,000 £5,000
Personal belongings £1,000 £2,000 £3,000
Money and documents £300 £400 £500

What's excess?

Excess is the amount of money you pay to your insurance provider if you need to make a claim on your travel insurance. This applies to each insured person for each type of claim you make.

What’s a pre-existing condition?

We define a pre-existing condition as an illness or injury that:

  • has been identified by a medical professional
  • is under investigation by a medical professional
  • is known to you before your policy starts

A pre-existing condition includes things like:

If you have a pre-existing condition, you must disclose it to us before you buy your policy, otherwise you won't be covered for any related claims.

Reporting a pre-existing medical condition

To cover your pre-existing medical conditions, you need to:

Declare them on your policy

If you're unsure of what to declare, please call us on 0333 234 9913

Wait for our confirmation

We'll let you know via email

Pay any additional costs

You won't be covered until the premium is paid

MoneyHelper directory

If we can't cover your medical condition, you can use the MoneyHelper directory to find a specialist insurer who might be able to cover you if you've been:

  • refused travel insurance or had your policy cancelled
  • offered cover with a medical exclusion that you can't remove from your policy
  • quoted a price for a travel insurance policy with high medical costs

MoneyHelper makes it easier to find and compare policies you can afford that cover your condition and medical needs. Access the MoneyHelper directory online or call MoneyHelper on 0800 138 7777 (phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm, excluding bank holidays).

Visit the MoneyHelper Directory

Does over 65s travel insurance cost more?

The cost of policies always depends on where you're going, how long you're going for, and what you're going to get up to on your trip.

The price might be higher if you have a pre-existing medical condition which you need to pay a premium for.

Get a quote

Upgrade your cover

Whether you want the adrenaline rush of a skiing holiday, or fancy taking to the seas on a cruise, you'll need to add extra cover to your policy. Our Winter Sports Upgrade or Cruise Upgrade need to be added otherwise your trip won't be covered.

Gadget cover

Add gadget cover to your policy and get protection for your high-value tech.

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Cruise Insurance

Cover for missed port departure, cabin confinement or unused excursions.

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Winter Sports Insurance

Cover for events like piste closure and lost, stolen or damaged ski equipment.

Find out more

Your questions answered

What if my medical conditions change after I've bought my policy?

If your medical condition changes after you've brought a policy with us, but before you've gone on holiday, you need to let us know as soon as possible. We can make sure your policy is up-to-date and you still have the right cover. You might need to pay an extra premium.

Is there an upper age limit?

The maximum age limit for our policies is up to 90 years old for annual multi-trip policies, and up to 100 years old for single trip policies. The age limit and level of cover we offer depends on your information and details of your holiday.

How to make a claim

You'll need:

  • receipts
  • invoices
  • medical records

Visit our make a claim page for our contact details.

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Terms and Conditions

  1. Admiral is a trading name of EUI Limited (Company Number 02686904) whose registered office is at Ty Admiral, David Street, Cardiff CF10 2EH (“the Promoter”).
  2. This promotion is available to new and existing Admiral customers living in the UK (the “Promotion”).
  3. Eligible customers will receive a 20% discount for Admiral Travel Insurance when purchasing a new Admiral Travel Insurance policy (the “Discount”).
  4. To apply the Discount, customers must purchase a Single or Annual Travel Insurance quote via https://www.admiral.com/travel-insurance or follow the advert linking to https://www.admiral.com.travel-insurance/reach-b?campaignCode=MSE20 and enter code MSE20 when prompted at checkout.
  5. The Discount will be deducted from the total balance when purchasing the policy.
  6. The Discount will remain available until 23:59 on 31/12/2026 after which it shall automatically expire.
  7. This Promotion cannot be combined with any other Promotion or be used via a price comparison website.
  8. The Promoter reserves the right to withdraw, modify or terminate this Promotion in whole or in part at any time, if it is necessary to do so.
  9. The terms and conditions of this Promotion do no alter or vary the terms and conditions of any Admiral Travel Insurance policy which may be purchased.
  10. Applications for insurance policies provided by the Promoter are subject to its normal terms and conditions including its underwriting criteria. The Promoter reserves the right to decline any application for any insurance policy at its absolute discretion and is not obliged to disclose any reason for rejection. In these cases, the customer will not be eligible to receive the Discount.
  11. Any fraudulent activity or abuse relating to the receipt and use of the Discount may result in the forfeiture of the Discount and/or termination of the insurance policy.
  12. There terms and conditions are to be governed by English and Welsh law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

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