Holiday insurance disappointment

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Today I recieved what I thought was good news via an email that insurancewith were trading and issuing policies again however when I applied for a policy I found they are no longer the firm that deals with individuals you have to fit into tick boxes which with cancer that doesn't always happen. I tried to fill in the online form but found if I answered truthfully I fit into 2 boxes not one so I rang thinking I would get the personal service I had in the past but it was just a lady filling in the same boxes who had no medical knowledge and didn't know what to do about the two answers so my policy was declined. Anyway this is just a rant for which I apologise

tvman over 2 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi Jane

Don't shoot this messenger either please!

You can understand that if you take ill on holiday and it's cancer related and you need chemo and a stay in hospital as well as a flight home then your insurance premium has to reflect that possibility and risk.

My haematologist told me that I can't go out of Europe because if I took ill out of Europe I would die and she emphasized the last part. I can't go on holiday anywhere where there are lots of hills and steps, not easy in a wheelchair. I go places where I am happy and content to enjoy nature but I'm happiest at home and in my garden.

Take care and stay safe Jane

Tvman xx

Love life and family.

FormerMember over 2 years ago in reply to tvman

Hi Tvman

Yes, of course, I totally understand that.
But my point is, that if it’s not cancer related, I’ve still paid a high premium for something else.
To be honest, I’m the same, love nature, and being at home, especially in my garden.
But we were thinking of doing a short Europe/England cruise for a couple of nights. I doubt it’ll happen, as need someone to look after my 15 year old stepson , it’s never straight forward.

Thank you, you too

Roll on spring, when we can relax in gardens a bit more

xxx