If you’re one of the growing number of adventurers choosing to spend your retirement globetrotting, the right travel insurance policy will give you peace of mind and protection while you’re seeking new experiences.
Covid-19 - what our travel insurance covers
Our travel insurance now covers you for certain events related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), provided you have proof of a positive Covid-19 test and your cover is active at the time of the event.
What we cover
- Emergency medical and repatriation costs if you become ill with COVID-19 while abroad and must self-isolate
- Trip cancellation if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days of your trip departure
- Cutting short your trip because you're denied boarding on your pre-booked outbound travel due to symptoms of COVID-19
- Trip cancellation because of the hospitalisation or death of a close relative due to Covid-19 within the 14 days prior to your trip departure
- You can't continue with a pre-booked because you contracted Covid-19 while on your trip
- Cutting short your trip due to your death or the death of a close relative from Covid-19
What we don’t cover
- If you had reason to believe your trip may be cancelled, postponed or cut short when you booked it, purchased your policy or started your trip.
- Cancelling, cutting short your trip or being unable to continue with a trip or pre-booked excursion because you're required to self-isolate due to the potential exposure to Covid-19 except for reasons specified
- If you travel against Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice. You will need to check the travel advice for all countries you visit or will transit through
- Cancelling or cutting short your trip due to the FCDO changing its advice regarding your destination or countries you will transit through due to COVID-19
- Costs incurred as a result of a local outbreak of COVID-19 that meant you couldn't stay in your pre-booked accommodation or vessel
- Due to travel restrictions or quarantine imposed by any government or public authority, including local lockdowns, being denied entry and compulsory entry requirements
For more information about how Coronavirus (COVID-19) affects your travel cover, see our FAQ page. And remember to check the policy booklet carefully before you buy to make sure our cover meets your needs.
Travel insurance for over 60s
As travel insurance isn’t compulsory, it can seem like an unnecessary expense – especially as we never think things will go wrong when we’re on holiday.
But it provides cover for a wide range of scenarios, including:
- Your belongings being lost, damaged or stolen
- Needing legal assistance while you’re away
- Travel delay
Choose from three levels of cover
Admiral |
Admiral |
Admiral |
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|---|---|---|---|
Excess |
£100 | £75 | £50 |
Emergency medical treatment & repatriation(Limits up to) |
£10M | £15M | £20M |
Cancellation or cutting short your trip(Limits up to) |
£1.5K | £3K | £5K |
Personal belongings(Limits up to) |
£1K | £2K | £2.5K |
Money & documents(Limits up to) |
£300 | £400 | £500 |
Most significantly, travel insurance covers you if you need medical treatment on your trip. This includes cover for:
- Loss of medication
- To bring you home following emergency medical treatment
It's always best to buy cover well in advance of your trip in case your travel plans have to be cancelled. Our policy summary booklet sets out in detail what is and isn’t covered.
Travel insurance for over 60s with pre existing medical conditions
You don’t need specialist over 60 travel insurance with medical conditions, as long as you’re honest about any conditions when you’re buying your cover.
A pre-existing medical condition is a short or long term illness or injury you have or have had before you buy travel insurance, whether that’s having symptoms, tests, diagnosis or medical treatment.
Pre-existing medical conditions include:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
You can declare your pre-existing medical conditions during the quote process to see if we can offer cover. If you’re unsure what needs to be declared or if you're unable to find your condition on the medical conditions list, please contact us on 0333 234 9913.
Your pre-existing medical conditions won’t be covered unless you’ve:
- Declared them all on your policy
- Received written confirmation that we’ll cover your medical condition
- Paid any additional premium in full
Policy terms and conditions apply. Please note, if you’ve had a positive diagnosis of Covid-19 and been prescribed medication, received treatment, or had a consultation with a doctor or hospital specialist for any medical condition in the past two years, this needs to be declared on your policy.
If you don’t tell us about your pre-existing medical conditions or give us incorrect information, your policy may be invalid, and we may refuse all or part of any claim you submit.
For a quote with us, click the green button above.
The MoneyHelper directory
If you require cover for more serious medical conditions, MoneyHelper may be able to help you find specialist travel insurance through their medical directory.
If you wish to get in touch with them you can call them on 0800 138 7777 or find them online. (Monday to Friday 8:00-18:00, closed on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.)
Registering for free treatment
If you’re travelling in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you should apply for a GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) before you go. This gives you access to medical care in member countries. Not all treatment is free, however, and you may have to contribute towards medical expenses.
Some countries, such as New Zealand, Australia and the Falkland Islands, also have reciprocal health care agreements with the UK but, again, these don't cover all medical services. For example, if you need to be transported back to the UK following illness or injury, you’ll need a travel insurance policy in place to cover the costs.
To find out the true costs of getting ill abroad, check out our interactive globe where you can explore the cost of medical treatment in the most popular travel destinations for UK holidaymakers.
Cruise travel insurance for over 65s
A cruise is a great way to combine the luxury of a top hotel with the excitement of experiencing a different country every few days. If you’re going on a cruise, you must add Cruise cover to your policy.
Adding the Cruise upgrade means your travel insurance is valid while you're on board the cruise ship. You won’t be covered for any part of a cruise holiday without the add-on.
As well as standard travel cover, this kind of policy includes cruise-specific cover such as missed port departure (for reasons set out in the policy guide only) or cabin confinement, where you’ve been asked to stay in your cabin for medical reasons by the ship's medical officer.
Cover for sports and leisure activities
It’s true that sports have no age limit – but when it comes to travel insurance for over 65s, you may not be able to get cover for certain sports.
These might include general sporting activities, or those that pose more risk such as winter sports, where the average age cut off is around 65 years for cover.
If you’re planning any sporting activities on your trip, you may have to pay an extra premium. Always check your policy book or contact us to clarify what you will and won’t be covered for.
Your questions answered
Is travel insurance more expensive for older people?
Not necessarily. The cost of policies is dependent on a range of factors including the location, duration and nature of your trip.
Most travellers in their 60s find there's little to no difference in the cost of cover, but there may be restrictions as to what's included in the cover.
However, travel insurance for over 70s can cost a bit more. This is because a person over 70 requires more advanced medical cover due to the increased probability of health issues while travelling.
Is there a maximum age for Admiral Travel Insurance?
The maximum age limit for Admiral Travel Insurance is up to 79 years for annual multi trip policies – and up to 85 years for single trip policies.
However, the age limit and level of cover we can offer will depend on your personal information and details of your holiday.
Please get a quote or contact us to find out more.
Do you cover travellers over the age of 70 for Single Trip policies?
Yes, we can provide worldwide cover for customers up to the age of 79 years for annual multi trip policies – and up to 85 years for single trip policies.
However, the age limit and level of cover we can offer will depend on your personal information and details of your holiday.
Please get a quote or contact us to find out more.
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