Consumer Corner: Can those aged over 80 get travel insurance?

On the good news front, insurance companies are becoming more aware that they need to provide policies and there is more competition starting to come into this market here

Be aware that an insurer may also only cover trips of a specific duration

Travel insurance can be a nice reassurance to have for anyone making a trip abroad. However, for those over the age of 65, securing travel insurance can prove to be tricky. It can prove even harder again for anyone over the age of 80.

Many insurance companies will place obstacles in front of people over a certain age who are in need of travel insurance. Some have described the process of trying to secure travel insurance over the age of 80 as a ‘nightmare’ and a ‘minefield’. Experts also say that it seems to be much easier for older people to secure travel insurance in the UK compared to Ireland.