Silver Surfers Cruising for Trouble on Travel Insurance
(PRWEB UK) 18 March 2018 -- One couple in their 70s was quoted over £2,000 for a Caribbean Cruise recently, but not just older people face such charges. Those with serious conditions like cancer can be denied cover or charged four times as much as anyone else; even if they have been healthy for years.
Aquarium travel guru Mark Colonnese says technology can see both parties move off the rocks and into safer waters when it comes to premiums. “Older travellers are statistically more likely to have pre-existing medical conditions and therefore present a bigger insurance risk,” said Aquarium Software Director, Mark Colonnese. “Travel insurers paid out £370m last year alone, the highest figure since 2010 – so it’s easy to see this from the industry’s perspective. The price of a typical travel policy has risen 12 percent in the past year, and Brexit may be unlikely to help matters. Technology can provide some solutions; with more transparent pricing and a whole lot of market ‘like-for-like’ comparison, almost a reality. The over 70s and other groups should be able to source more affordable cover in future.”
Mark advises Price Comparison Websites (PCWs) research before you book your trip, so you can get an accurate assessment of the true cost and cover before booking. How old you are; where you go; and what you do on holiday can make a big difference to insurance quotes.
“If you can learn how the system works and which insurers favour certain types of customer, you can find better deals based on your medical condition, age and destination,” explained Mark. “The over 55s are less likely to use PCWs, yet some insurers are especially sympathetic to existing medical conditions; the over 70s customer quoted £2,000 was insured for under £1,000 in the end. One bank charges £156 a year for its packaged account including annual travel insurance, with over 75s paying just £50 a year extra to stay insured – potentially great value compared with a £2,000 Caribbean quote. But you must declare everything and read the small print,” concluded Mark.
Aquarium Software is used by a number of travel insurers; pet insurers; and other consumer service providers and affinity partners in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. For further information contact Aquarium Software on +44 (0)161 927 5620 or visit http://www.aquarium-software.com
Jon Gardner, BeyondPR, +44 1142756996, [email protected]
Share this article