Refused Life Insurance??

I don't really understand why you are surprised Fenman. Since John was diagnosed, we have been refused a mortgage and a remortgage because we will not be able to get life cover. It's the equivalent of asking for contents insurance after you have been burgled.

If for no other, this is a good reason not to go down the genetic testing route. When I had counselling in preparation for genetic testing, it was explained to me that if I did have a bad gene, it could lead to my children not being able to get mortgages or life insurance (or at least, not at an affordable price). Insurance companies are businesses, why would they cover someone who is more likely to make a claim, even if that likelihood is only statistical?

Hi

I'd like to resurrect this thread please.

I too have been declined travel insurance cover; though I was advised that one or two underwriters may reconsider if I phone direct.

Typical prices for a 12 night European cruise is between £1000 and £3000'

The cruise is little more than this.

We do have general travel insurance, not covering PC, but that is not really now practicable as my condition has deteriorated, my current and planned treatments have changed, and my prognosis is not so good.

This means that we are now pretty much restricted to UK holidays, which due to my condition, and wife's mobility issues imposes further limitations.

Can anybody suggest :-

a. A possible insurance provider.

b. Some ideas of where to visit in the UK (we live in Derbyshire).

Thanks