Travel insurance
The following insurance companies have been passed on to us by people who have contacted our helpline. We do not endorse any of these companies. We would appreciate any feedback on these, or other insurance companies, so that we feel confident when passing on these details to other people.
If you have epilepsy, some insurance companies will charge you more because epilepsy is classed as a ‘pre-existing medical condition’. To make sure that an insurance policy meets your needs, insurance companies will usually pass you on to their medical department. The medical department will ask you questions about your epilepsy (your medical history). Their questions might include the type of seizures you have and when your last seizure was. It may be worth contacting several companies to get the best quote. When you are offered a policy, it is worth checking what the policy does cover and what it does not cover (often called 'exclusions').
Please note: if you have a relative or dependant who has epilepsy but they are not travelling with you, it is a good idea to tell the insurance company about their epilepsy. If you have to cancel or cut short your holiday because of their epilepsy, and you haven't told the insurance company about their epilepsy, your insurance may not cover you for your holiday.
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Direct Travel Insurance
0845 605 2700
Europ Assistance
0844 338 5533
Freedom Insurances Services Ltd
01223 446 914
Free Spirit Travel Insurance
0845 230 5000
Insure and Go
0844 888 2787
Karma Insurance
0845 260 1545
Orbis Insurance
01424 220 110
The Insurance Surgery (broker)
0800 083 2829
Travel24dr
0844 482 2303
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Information produced in June 2011.
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