Travel insurance advice

[cincychad]

Any recommendations on a travel insurance company? Are there many policies that cover medical evaluation from the Caribbean islands? Will be cruising in Sept with my parents who are in their 70s on the Getaway. Been a long time since I bought insurance.

[Sauer-kraut]

Use a website such as http://www.insuremytrip.com they will have lots of options and providers that will insure what YOU want. You can price compare policies as well. You can also call and they will help you if you are unsure about what you need.

Edited July 3, 2016 by Sauer-kraut

[GeezerCouple]

Any recommendations on a travel insurance company? Are there many policies that cover medical evaluation from the Caribbean islands? Will be cruising in Sept with my parents who are in their 70s on the Getaway. Been a long time since I bought insurance.

 

You'll find a wealth of information on the Travel Insurance sub-forum here on CC:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=635

 

And we (and many others here) use Steve (and his crew) at

http://www.TripInsuranceStore.com

 

Call him/them, don't just rely upon the website policy summaries, as the "fine print" is often critical.

 

He'll help you find the policy that works best for your specific situation (pre-existing conditions? family members old/ill? work schedule concerns/etc.).

 

We've had a couple of relatively large claims with policies from him, and they were paid promptly with no nonsense... and that's what counts after all!

[luvincruising]

Squaremouth.com has the same policies but has better search filters. If you have preexisting medical conditions, most policies require that a policy be purchased within 14 - 21 days of the first cruise payment. Check the fineprint.

:)

[Velvet Teddy Bear]

but....Be sure and buy insurance...

 

jus' me...jim...the velvet teddy bear...:cool:

[Yo Adrienne]

We use Travelguard...and purchase it through our TA...prices seem reasonable and coverage seems good. Knock on wood, we've never had to use the insurance, but I wouldn't book without it. And my TA is so good, that I would trust her to recommend the best...! [emoji4][emoji4]

[Gwendy914]

You'll find a wealth of information on the Travel Insurance sub-forum here on CC:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=635

 

And we (and many others here) use Steve (and his crew) at

http://www.TripInsuranceStore.com

 

Call him/them, don't just rely upon the website policy summaries, as the "fine print" is often critical.

 

He'll help you find the policy that works best for your specific situation (pre-existing conditions? family members old/ill? work schedule concerns/etc.).

 

We've had a couple of relatively large claims with policies from him, and they were paid promptly with no nonsense... and that's what counts after all!

 

I have been happy with the service from Steve at TripInsuranceStore also. I've also been happy to have not needed the insurance but happy to pay for the peace of mind.

[jimsig]

Have used insuremytrip 3 times now. Had to use it the first time I purchased it and did not have an issue at all.

Edited July 5, 2016 by jimsig