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Medical travel insurance for holidays from the experts

If you're living with a medical condition you'll understand how hard it can be to get affordable medical travel cover. Some companies might not even offer it at all. It's frustrating - especially when it's essential for your peace of mind whilst abroad.

At World First we offer comprehensive cover for thousands of medical conditions, for travellers aged up to 100 years. From angina to cancer, HIV and heart disease, we cover many conditions that other insurers won't. Best of all, we do it at a price that's fair. So if you've struggled to find cover elsewhere, we can help.

With us, there are no exorbitant quotes and you don't have to travel underinsured. You won't have to spend hours waiting for your quote either. With our online screening service you can get an affordable policy in minutes. But don't just take our word for it...

"Excellent service"

"Excellent service. We were impressed with the advice and manner in which we were dealt with in our enquiry about insurance for or our forthcoming cruise and the cover for our illness. We were dealt with by Steve who was extremely friendly and helpful."

Mr Vaughan, Confirmed Purchaser (July 2019)

Cancer travel insurance from World First

We understand that having cancer shouldn't put restrictions on your travel ambitions, whether you're planning a weekend escape or the adventure of a lifetime. That's why we offer cover to many travellers who've experienced cancer as well as those receiving treatment for it. You'll get access to 24/7 support and emergency medical assistance as well cover for up to £10 million of medical costs.

Many kinds of cancer are covered, including brain cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer. And we can look to cover those whose cancer has spread or have received a terminal prognosis. If we cannot cover you, we have a direct relationship with specialist insurers who can. We will be happy to refer your case. Our cover has enabled thousands of cancer patients to take a holiday. It can do the same for you. Find out more about our cancer travel insurance here.

HIV
travel insurance

We were the first travel insurer in the UK to develop a policy that enabled HIV patients to travel. It's something we're really proud of. We cover associated conditions too, such as hepatitis and haemophilia. With over 20 years of experience, our highly-trained in-house team will make sure you get the perfect policy for your condition.

Pregnancy
travel insurance

We offer medical expenses cover for pregnancy and childbirth from week 0 to week 28 whilst you are away, as long as you have not experienced any previous complications in childbirth in the last 2 years. That means you can stay safe with cover up to £10 million of medical expenses and 24/7 emergency medical support. Should a complication arise, and you need to cancel your holiday, this is something you can also look to claim for.

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