Hi everyone and sorry for this probably daft question but i wonder if anyone can help me. Basically my Uncle lives in the States and has been diagnosed with terminal throat cancer. My brother and i would like to go visit - but my Uncle is concerned about us coming as he doesnt want us to visit when basically he is too ill for us to spend time doing stuff together and thus having to cancel the flights. Does anyone know of a travel insurance company that covers cancellation in these cirumstances? Ie he has a pre existing medical condition but its not us but him - whom.we would be staying with - and so.we woud need to cancel the trip if he was too ill or had passed before we were due to travel. We are really torn as what to do as we only have him left and its all so upsetting being so far away - hope anyone can help thanks xx
There is a Travel Insurance Group on the site, where you can find a list of Insurance companies that contributors have found helpful.
I do think you will find it difficult though as Travel Insurance is based on your health not your uncles....having said that it’s always worth asking!!
Good luck
Thank you so much - I'll have a look
take care
sue x
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