Would I be better leaving getting Travel Insurance until just before I pay the full cost of my holiday?
I had an annual policy with Staysure whilst I was NED, unfortunately I had progression and back on chemo.Stage 4 Bowel, generally feeling fit etc. I now have a holiday booked and no insurance. We are going to Florida in Oct and we don’t pay until Sept (other than a small deposit which we would be happy to loose).
Any suggestions of companies to try?
Hi LMF57
I don't know if travel insurance will be cheaper or easier to get if you leave it nearer to the time of having to pay the balance of your holiday, but I do know that it can be more difficult to find reasonably priced travel insurance when you've had a cancer diagnosis.
I don't know if you've had chance to look through the recommended travel insurance thread yet, as it's where the majority of recommendations from other forum members are. If not, clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there. You might also want to look at this thread as it includes a link to a Travel Insurance Directory.
Most people here say that it's best to phone the insurance companies rather than try and do online quotes as often at the end of the online quote it will tell you to phone the company and you'll then have to go through all the information again. Also sometimes the broker can refer to the underwriters to see if they would provide cover when an online quote might just give you a straight refusal.
Make sure that you have all the information to hand about your diagnosis and treatment before contacting the insurers. This is a list of things an insurance provider might want to know when you're applying for insurance. Some providers might ask for a letter from your doctor saying that you are well enough to travel. This could come from your cancer team or GP.
I do hope that you can find some reasonably priced travel insurance so that you can continue with your holiday.
Do come back and let us know how you get on
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