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Travel insurers seem to believe that people who are senior citizens are more inclined make a claim for medical care so the monetary value of travel insurance can be more than double the premium of someone who is not a senior citizen.

There are nearly 10 million British peopleaged over 65 who, with no commitments, are going away more than they ever did. There are many over 75s going away too and this group is even more marginalised by major insurance firms.

Healthier lifestyle and medical advances implies that age should not be considered as the major risk element it once was. There are a lot of older people who are perfectly fit and healthy.

There are some other elements to debate when looking for low-cost over 65 travel insurance. If you plan to go on holiday abroad more than once a year, it could be cheaper to buy multitrip or annual travel insurance policy rather than single trip cover. Not only is it often nearer, but it also reduces the amount of paperwork involved as you only have to supply the information once, instead of several times.

Another means to keep costs down is to make sure that you don’t pay for the annual travel insurance you will not necessitate. Try to find a holiday insurance quote based solely upon your travel needs and personal considerations rather than a one size fits all policy.

Insurers can deny to cover medical costs abroad if the treatment is for a pre-existing medical condition. If you’re not asked about your medical history, so make sure you tell the insurer when you purchase the policy, however irrelevant it may seem. Some insurers will cover you but may charge an extra premium or make certain exclusions.