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User
Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 11:58

Hi everyone. 

Not sure if there's a topic for this but I want to share my experiences with travel insurance. 

I'm sure there are plenty of horror stories out there. I tried getting an online annual cover renewal with Staysure (we've used them for years), but I was declined. I did manage to get cover for just a week at a price that was more than our previous annual policies.

Eventually we called Staysure and spoke to someone. Seems they will provide annual travel insurance but excluding anything associated with the cancer. This policy also excluded travel to certain coutries, including Greece. Guess what, we now want to go to Greece! Called Staysure again but they refused cover (wouldn't explain why). 

However, we've come across another provider: Insurance With. Their story is that they were fed up getting the same run around that I've explained above, so they set up the company to help cancer patients. Don't get me wrong, they aren't cheap, but they are less expensive than Staysure and will cover most countries.

I was planning on just going away without insurance, but we now don't have to. My wife is a happier bunny now (so am I).

User
Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Many thanks for this. Very useful.

i have seen reference to a company called Albert and Eddie before as well - I think they may well work together with InsuranceWith….

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

User
Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 13:57

I’m away at the moment and used InsuranceWith too. Very in depth questions that show far more of an understanding of our situation, and as a result cheaper than those who will offer cover with just a few questions. 

Enjoy your holiday.

Norman

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 10:31

Hi

Also try insure and go,they will cover but not cheap,I had a worldwide anual insurance (not crusing)a couple of years ago for just over 2 grand!!

If your willing to pay they will insure.

Regards Phil 

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Hi

We are planning to go to Malta in October and Insurancewith gave us a very reasonable quote.

Len

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User
Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Many thanks for this. Very useful.

i have seen reference to a company called Albert and Eddie before as well - I think they may well work together with InsuranceWith….

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

User
Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 13:57

I’m away at the moment and used InsuranceWith too. Very in depth questions that show far more of an understanding of our situation, and as a result cheaper than those who will offer cover with just a few questions. 

Enjoy your holiday.

Norman

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 10:31

Hi

Also try insure and go,they will cover but not cheap,I had a worldwide anual insurance (not crusing)a couple of years ago for just over 2 grand!!

If your willing to pay they will insure.

Regards Phil 

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Hi

We are planning to go to Malta in October and Insurancewith gave us a very reasonable quote.

Len

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 18:06
We managed to get year insurance with cruise included for Europe for £560 .That’s with insurance with . Gary is on lots of meds and incurable so we expected it to be high . Other insurance companies would only do individual trips. We paid extra for the platinum insurance and have just had to claim as Gary broke his ribs in a fall . They paid out in 2 days the complete amount with no excess .
User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 18:52

Thanks - that is really helpful 

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

User
Posted 05 Aug 2026 at 19:40
There are Insurers apart from Stayshure who will cover you, excluding the risks posed by cancer. Just told them I would carry my own risk for this. PCa generally advances at a very slow rate but you need to take an adequate supply of your medications. However, for some at a more critical point, it can be more prudent to have PCa cover included and also for annual cover as situations can change over a year.
Barry
 
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