Sallyann1966
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- September 2017
Hi, I'm in the UK. I'm doing my Camino in September and would like some advice on the sort of travel insurance I should get.
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What do you want insurance to cover and what is missing from your existing coverage? Personally I am not interested in paying for insurance against trip interruption, cancellation or lost luggage. I am willing and able to take the risk of losing some or all of that. I have excellent medical coverage through another plan, including international medical assistance and transportation home, so I don't purchase anything more.Hi, I'm in the UK. I'm doing my Camino in September and would like some advice on the sort of travel insurance I should get.
I have purchased Allianz Global Assistance. I have never had a claim, so I don't know if they are any good. The Better Business Bureau rates them A+.
Consumer Reports, a notoriously reliable publication for consumers says:
How to buy
Instead of buying a policy through a travel agent or booking site, go to an online broker such as InsureMyTrip.com, which sells coverage from 21 carriers, including CSA Travel Protection, MedJet Assist, and Travelex. Before you buy, talk to a sales rep at the insurer, get a sample copy of the policy, ask if your specific concerns are covered, and make the agent point to the words in the fine print that prove coverage. For medical policies, be sure to ask about coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Don’t buy travel insurance from a tour operator or cruise line because the coverage might be worthless if the company goes bankrupt, advises the American Society of Travel Agents. Hunter says it’s not a good idea to buy it from a travel agent, because he or she might be hawking a policy that pays the highest sales commission rather than the best one for you.
The aformentioned INSUREANDGO have been excellent for my family. They covered my wifes epilepsy and paid out promptly for a claim in canada when my daughter hit a tree in Whistler. The Canadians also did not charge for the tree which was a plus:-!Hi, I'm in the UK. I'm doing my Camino in September and would like some advice on the sort of travel insurance I should get.
We have quite a few.The Canadians also did not charge for the tree which was a plus:-!
does the e111 form not cover you adequately??? From an experience I had a while ago the Spanish hospitals seem ok
does the e111 form not cover you adequately??? From an experience I had a while ago the Spanish hospitals seem ok
For illness yes.
For repatriation (living or dead) no.
For your upset/grieving family €$£¥