Travel insurance for over 70s
Over 70? Not a problem.
We insure travellers aged 70+, including those with pre-existing medical conditions.
- 24-hour emergency medical support
- Covid-19 cover included
Awards & Accreditations
Total Travel Protection is brought to you by Ancile Insurance Group Limited who have been specialising in travel insurance cover for medical conditions and older travellers since 2010.
Travel insurance for over 70s
Here at Total Travel Protection, we don’t think your age should limit your passions.
We are experts in tailoring travel insurance solutions for the over 70s. We’re dedicated to making sure you can enjoy your holiday, regardless of your age, with the peace of mind that comes with having travel insurance arrangements in place.
Our over 70s travel insurance policies have no restrictions on upper age limits, and your pre-existing medical conditions shouldn’t exclude you either.
Travel insurance cover and benefits
- Emergency medical & repatriation up to £10 million (Platinum Cover)
- 24 hour emergency medical assistance
- Cancellation cover up to £6,000 (Platinum Cover)
- Cover for mobility aids and prescription medication
- Personal property up to £3,000 (Platinum Cover)
- Personal liability up to £2 million (Platinum Cover)
- Legal expenses up to £25,000
Cover for pre-existing medical conditions
While it’s true that by our 70s, our bodies might not be in quite such great shape as they once were, that shouldn’t mean that exciting holidays are off the table.
If you are over 70, with existing medical conditions, travel insurance from Total Travel Protection can help make sure you don’t have to miss out on the holidays you love.
Find out more about our cover for pre-existing medical conditions >>
Over 70s travel insurance protection
At Total Travel Protection, our over 70s travel insurance will be precisely tailored to cover you, your holiday, and your specific medical conditions.
Our travel insurance provides cover for emergency medical expenses whilst you are on holiday and you’ll also have access to our 24-hour emergency medical assistance team by phone, from anywhere in the world you decide to visit.
We can also provide cover for your mobility aids, prescription medication, cancellation, personal possessions, legal expenses, personal liability and much more besides.
Buy online
Instant travel insurance cover is available through our website, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our complete range of holiday insurance for over 70s is available online, along with medical screening.
Travel insurance by phone
If your requirements for travel insurance are more involved, or you’d just prefer to chat through the options with someone in person, one of our team of experts will be delighted to take your call.
You can call us on 0330 053 3747
We are open during the following times:
Monday to Friday 9am - 7pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am - 5.30pm.
Our over 70s travel insurance prices are the same whether you buy online or by phone, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Single trip insurance (over70s)
As the name suggests, our over 70 single trip travel insurance is intended to cover you for one specific holiday or trip, from the moment you leave your home, until when you’re back again.
Cover can include a holiday of up to 94 days long, and to anywhere in the world you want to travel (provided the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is not advising against non-essential travel).
Cruise insurance (over 70)
Whether you’re planning to cruise by ocean or by river, all types of cruise holidays are covered as standard on all our over 70 travel insurance policies at Total Travel Protection.
We’d be delighted to cover cruises of up to 94 days, just let us know which countries you’ll be visiting when you request a quotation.
Additional cover options
Additional cover including gadget, natural catastrophe and waiting list cover can be selected during the quote process.
Natural catastrophe provides extra travel insurance cover for cancellation and unexpected additional expenses caused by catastrophic natural events such as hurricanes, fire, flood and volcanic eruptons. Read More
This optional cover extends your travel insurance to include cover for loss, theft and damage to your gadgets, such as phones, tablets and smartwatches whilst you are away on your holiday. Read More.
Our travel insurance policies provide cover for a number of sports and activities as standard, including trekking up to 2000 metres, sailing within 12 nautical miles of shore and glass bottomed boat trips. Additional cover for more adventurous activities can be added. Read More
Ideal for cruise, coach or rail holidays that start from an overseas location, our Missed Connection option extends your travel insurance to include cover for additional expenses if you miss a connecting flight, ferry, cruise ship, train, or motor vehicle as a result of a delay to your initial international outbound transport.
This option extends the cancellation and curtailment section of your travel insurance to include unrecoverable holiday costs, such as transport, accommodation, and foreign car hire, if your pet dog or cat needs emergency life-saving treatment. Read More
Additional cancellation and curtailment cover if you are on a waiting list for treatment or investigation for a diagnosed condition.
Over 70 travel insurance FAQ
I am significantly past age 70, can you still deliver travel insurance cover?
Absolutely! We have no upper age limit regarding our travel insurance cover.
So, whether you’re 71 or 101 (or older!), your date of birth will not exclude you from being insured with us.
I am over 70, but travelling with someone younger, can you provide travel insurance for us both?
We can indeed. We specialise in cover for the over 70s, but can absolutely provide travel insurance cover for those they’re travelling with too, regardless of age.
If you are over 70 and planning to holiday with friends and/or family who are younger than you (children and grandchildren included) we can tailor a travel insurance policy to cover your whole party.
I am over 70 and plan to do some trekking on holiday, will you still cover me?
Travel insurance policies we provide to over 70s include cover as standard for many pursuits such as trekking and hiking to a height of up to 2000 metres.
We can also extend your cover to include hiking or trekking up to a height of 3000 metres if you’re feeling more adventurous.
More information about cover for sports and activities >>
Please note: our extended cover for sports and activities is only available up to the age of 75.