I have an annual family travel insurance policy that we thankfully haven’t had to make use of in the 5 years I’ve been paying it.
It’s very cheap (under £40 for the whole family).
I’ve just had the renewal email and read the wording:
‘We would like to remind you that your chosen policy will continue to provide cover as long as you, or anyone you wish to insure on this policy, are not:
- waiting to receive, or have received, any medical treatment (including prescribed medication, surgery, tests or investigations) within the last 2 years; or
- currently aware of any reason that may cause you to claim (such as suffering symptoms not yet discussed with a doctor or the health of relatives or other third parties which may cause the cancellation or the cutting short of a trip)
If either of these circumstances apply, please contact us. If we have not been made aware of changes to the health of the people named on your policy, your insurer could treat it as if it never existed, or refuse a claim or not pay a claim in full.
Does this mean I need to contact them about every doctors visit we’ve had in the last 2 years?!
there haven’t been many but from memory :
ear infection
mole check
shoulder pain
hayfever
and would one person’s missed medical information impact another family member’s claim?