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Travel insurance

Cancellation, luggage, medical abroad — travel with peace of mind.

providers

Staysure

The specialist for over-50s and pre-existing conditions

Staysure is a UK favourite for older travellers and those with pre-existing medical conditions, offering tailored single-trip and annual cover with no upper age limit on many policies.

Specialist in pre-existing conditions
Great for over-50s (no upper age on many policies)
Single-trip and annual multi-trip cover
Add-ons: cruise, gadget, golf

Best for : Over-50s and travellers with pre-existing medical conditions

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Heymondo

App-first travel insurance with 24/7 doctor chat

Heymondo modernises travel cover: buy in minutes, manage claims in the app, chat to a doctor 24/7 and get medical bills paid directly so you don't pay upfront.

Buy and claim entirely in the app
24/7 doctor chat and assistance
Direct payment of medical bills
Single-trip, annual and long-stay options

Best for : Connected travellers wanting simple, responsive cover

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AXA Travel Insurance

Solid cover backed by a global assistance network

AXA offers dependable single-trip and annual travel insurance with high medical limits and the reassurance of one of the world's largest assistance networks behind it.

High medical and cancellation limits
Global AXA assistance network
Single-trip, annual and tiered options
Add-ons: winter sports, gadget, business

Best for : Travellers who want dependable cover and strong global assistance

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World Nomads

Built for backpackers and adventure travellers

World Nomads specialises in cover for independent and adventurous travellers, with a long list of included activities and the ability to extend or buy while already abroad.

Covers many adventure activities as standard
Buy or extend while already travelling
Great for long, multi-country trips
Designed for independent travellers

Best for : Backpackers and adventure travellers on long trips

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The guide

Understanding : travel insurance

World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, AXA, Heymondo… travel insurance offers vary widely on medical caps, deductibles, exclusions (risky sports, pandemics). We compare on coverage, price and 24/7 assistance quality.