A doctor’s letter for a travel insurance claim does not usually have one universal expiry date. Whether an older letter is acceptable depends on the insurer, the policy wording, the reason for the claim and what the letter is being used to prove. For example, a doctor’s letter written several months ago may be useful […]
A medical certificate for a travel insurance claim is a document completed or provided by a medical professional to support a claim involving illness, injury or another medical reason. Depending on the policy, an insurer may ask for one when you cancel a holiday, cut a trip short, require medical treatment abroad or need to […]
Travel insurance for asthma can give you important protection if your condition affects your holiday plans. Asthma does not usually mean you cannot travel, but an asthma attack, worsening symptoms or a change in your treatment could affect your ability to travel and may become relevant to a cancellation or medical claim. If you have […]
Planning a holiday should be exciting, but travelling with a significant allergy can raise an important question: Will my allergy affect my travel insurance, and could I be asked to provide medical evidence? The answer depends on the type of allergy you have, your medical history, the treatment you use and the requirements of the […]