Having trouble finding reasonable life insurance? The Macmillan Financial Guides are here to help so read this blog and watch the short informational video if you need some guidance.
Looking for Travel Insurance, click here to read the ‘Macmillan Financial Guides talk about Travel Insurance blog’ where you will find an informational video and resources.
You’re not alone if you are struggling to get Life insurance after a cancer diagnosis. It’s something Online Community members talk about in our cancer forums:
“Hello, I had Papillary Thyroid cancer, stage 1, with complete Thyroid & Parathyroid removal & radiotherapy in 2012. Unfortunately, I’m having major problems trying to get Life insurance; every time I do a search, as soon as I disclose I had cancer in the past, albeit 12 yrs ago, I’m told that no policies are available for people with a history of cancer.”
Community member, Ask a Financial Guide section
“First time here and I need some help/advice. Me and my partner have just purchased our first home and we are wanting to get life insurance to cover the mortgage just in case something happened to one of us.
I have a history of Leukaemia I was first diagnosed when I was 13 (17 years ago) and then I relapsed when I turned 21. I’m now 30 and have been in remission for 9 years, I have no medication or ongoing health issues from the treatment but no Health Insurance company I’ve looked at would touch me with a barge pole and aren’t offering any coverage at all.
Does anyone have experience of this and might guide me to a company that are a bit more open and might ask more in depth questions about my medical history rather than just “Have you had cancer? Yes? Ok we can’t insure you.” Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!”
Community member, New to the Community forum
In the British Sign Language (BSL) enabled video below, Macmillan’s Financial Guides share how they can support you if you have questions about Life Insurance. For a transcript of the video please click here.
If you would like to access the video without British Sign Language click this link.
The following video provides some useful guidance if you are looking for Travel Insurance. Our Financial Guides are not financial advisors, so they can’t recommend products or advise on your best options. They can help you understand everything and help you make informed decisions.
If you need more information about Travel Insurance, please visit the Macmillan website or speak to a Macmillan Financial Guide. You can speak to a Financial Guide on the Macmillan Support Line. Find out all the different ways to contact the team here.
Even if you just want to talk things through with someone who is there to listen, all our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm on freephone at 0808 808 00 00, via email or live webchat.
Our Financial Guides are here for you on the Online Community and can answer any questions you might have relating to your personal finances. This includes any questions you might have about Pensions, Mortgages, Insurance, and Estate Planning.
Leave a comment in the comment box below if you have found reading this blog and watching the video helpful.
