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Travel insurance for bucket list event

The_Rowan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:06:35 GMT

Given our "pre-existing condition", can anyone recommend a travel insurance provider that gives you a fair go when it comes to the medical side of the policy? I am planning to travel to Thailand in February and am having a hard time finding decent coverage? Any suggestions will be gratefully welcomed.

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

little_stitcher — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:21:18 GMT

We used AAMI for our post-chemo holiday, with no problems. Mind you, we didn't have to claim, so I can't really say how it would have been if anything went wrong. However, I can tell you that you will love Thailand! We've been 3 times, and adored it. The food is fantastic, the people are lovely and the scenery is beautiful (and it's mega cheap, too!) Have a brilliant time.

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

The_Rowan — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:28:22 GMT

Thank you for the tips. This is the holiday I promised myself whilst in hospital, post surgery. I've already started planning things..... I'm not travelling until February. I'm a little bit too organised for my own good.

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peanutz — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:58:57 GMT

Sorry, can't help you with travel insurance but being a Thai, I can recommend Thailand. Thumbs up! Good food, warm weather, nice thai massage 🙂

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Sailor — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:07:19 GMT

I've used QBE and AAMI. They are generally OK with giving you insurance but it will not cover anything to do with a pre=existing condition, i.e. cancer. So if you walk under a bus you will be covered. Cheers Sailor

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

The_Rowan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:38:18 GMT

Thanks for the advice everyone. Insurance has been sorted. I have gone with Bupa (my health cover people). Cancer & AIHA not covered due to per existing condition clauses, but has good cover for everything else....only 11 weeks to go now!

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

The_Rowan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:49:10 GMT

Unfortunately Jerome, the drug and alcohol test will prove nothing. Once the 'C' word is mentioned, all bets are off if anything happens on your trip that can be linked back to cancer.

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

Jules2 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:53:44 GMT

The Rowan That last post from jerome is just spam ... dont click the link 🙂

Re: Travel insurance for bucket list event

Kate_Unicorn — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:10:17 GMT

Thanks Jules! Cheers, Kate (admin team)

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Rikki — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:58:16 GMT

I am travelling at the moment and was able to get cover including my pre existing through CoverMore. Costs a bit but I thought it was worth it. Cheers Rikki