Over 50s Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance
No upper age limit for single trip policies
of up to 31 days in Europe and the
United Kingdom.

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Travel Insurance

Travel the world with confidence when you choose our single trip, long stay or annual cover travel insurance policies.

Our annual policy might offer better value if you’re thinking of taking several trips in the coming year. Consider long stay cover if you are planning a long stay abroad.

We offer:

  • Short stay single trip, annual multi-trip and long-stay single trip cover
  • There is no upper age limit for single trip policies of up to 31 days in Europe and the United Kingdom.
  • Up to £5 million cover for medical emergencies
  • Luggage, personal money and additional hospital benefits
  • Optional Golf Cover
  • 24-hour helpline with English speaking assistance wherever you are in the world.
  • Choice of excesses
  • Cover if your airline becomes insolvent
  • Children and Grandchildren go with you free.

RIAS Travel Insurance is underwritten by Europ Assistance Holding Irish Branch, who are regulated by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel (ACP), the French Regulator. The insurance is administered by Europ Assistance Holdings Ltd (which also provides all assistance services), who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Please note: RIAS Travel Insurance is not available to residents of the Channel Islands.

Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 18:00
Saturdays - 08:30 to 16:00

Got a query? See our Travel Insurance FAQ

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Welcome

Here at RIAS we put you first. That means listening to you, providing you with the information you need to make the best decision, and negotiating to get you the best price from our selected insurers.

We constantly look for ways to ensure we offer you the best products and service we can. This means we have recently enhanced our travel product so we can offer you more for your money. Some of the enhancements we’ve made include; optional golf cover, choice of excesses and cover if your airline becomes insolvent.

How to proceed is your choice. Fill out our simple online form to get a quote, or call us to talk about your insurance needs. Either way, we’ll help you find the right deal for you at our best price.

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Travel Insurance - Don't forget to pack our great value cover

Planning a holiday? Don't forget to pack RIAS Travel Insurance. It can offer the protection and reassurance that you would want to help you recover losses you may incur while away.

You can choose between single-trip or annual cover plans, and with a wide variety of cover options between 2 and 365 days, you'll only ever pay for what you need.

There is no upper age limit for single trip policies of up to 31 days in Europe and the United Kingdom. And we even cover your travel arrangements if your airline becomes insolvent.

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our travel insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our travel insurance policy book

 

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Cover at a Glance

Your insurance at a glance

  • Up to £5 million emergency medical and evacuation cover
  • Cover for travel delay, unavoidable cancellation or early return
  • Replacement of lost money
  • Assistance with departure delay or missed connections
  • Assistance with tracing lost luggage, travel documents and assistance in replacing passports
  • Provision of emergency funds
  • Optional cover for luggage and possessions that are lost, stolen or destroyed.
  • 24-hour helplines with English speaking assistance wherever you are in the world.
  • Advice before you travel about visas and inoculations
  • Personal accident and legal protection
  • £2 million personal liability cover
  • Optional extensions for winter sports, golf cover, lost or damaged luggage and an excess waiver.
  • Choice of excesses
  • Cover if your airline becomes insolvent
  • Children and Grandchildren go with you free
  • Help with any unexpected pet fees if your return trip is delayed.
  • Advice on replacing lost or stolen credit cards.

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our travel insurance policy summary

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Requesting Assistance

In an emergency, first check that the circumstances are covered by your policy. Having done that telephone Europ Assistance stating your name and policy number.

Helpline    

Number

Policy Administration and Medical Screening   

0845 234 0008

Pre Travel Advice   

0844 338 5556

Travel Assistance

0844 338 5556
+44 844 338 5556 from abroad
or +44 1444 442 612

Domestic Emergency Assistance (Home Call Referral)      

0844 338 5810

Medical Emergency & Repatriation   

0844 338 5563
+44 844 338 5563 from abroad
or +44 1444 442 610 

Medical Referral/Clinic Advice Line (Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands)      

+44 1444 442 077

Travel Insurance Claims and Cancellations      

0844 338 5548

Medical Referral Abroad (Non Emergency)      

0844 338 5562
+44 844 338 5562 from abroad
or +44 1444 442 611

USA/Canada Medical Referral      

1-800-852-7747 (1-800-UK-ASSIST)

Legal Advice & Legal Expenses Claims     

0844 338 5554

Curtailment & Trip Interruption      

0844 338 5563
+44 844 338 5563 from abroad
or +44 1444 442 610

Additional Accommodation & Travelling Costs      

0844 338 5563
+44 844 338 5563 from abroad
or +44 1444 442 610

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Winter Sports Cover

Your policy can be extended for up to 17 days in total, during the period of insurance for winter sports on payment of an additional premium. If you are 65 years or under you'll be covered for skiing and snowboarding when on a piste or on a recognised area. This optional extra cover also covers financial loss from unused ski passes, ski -school fees as well as unused ski packs if you are certified as unable to ski. There are some activities that are excluded such as bobsleighing and heli-sking. For a complete list and for further information on this cover download the travel insurance policy summary and policy book.

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our travel insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our travel insurance policy book

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Golf Cover

Your policy can be extended for up to 31 days for golf cover on payment of an additional premium. This optional extra will cover golf equipment that is under three years old of up to £1,000 per insured person, and non-refundable golfing fees of up to £300 per insured person. We even provide you with an additional benefit of £150 in the event of you scoring a hole-in-one on your trip. For a complete list and for further information on this cover download the travel insurance policy summary and policy book (Section 25-28).

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our travel insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our travel insurance policy book

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End Supplier Failure

A great new enhancement to the travel insurance product is End Supplier Failure. This means that your travel arrangements are covered against insolvency. Each insured person will receive up to £4,000 in total, for sums paid in advance which can’t be claimed elsewhere.

Some arrangements could include:

  • Scheduled airlines
  • Hotels
  • Car ferries
  • Villa and Cottage owners
  • Railway journeys including the Eurostar
  • Coach journeys
  • Cruises not bonded
  • Car hire
  • Caravan sites / campsites / mobile homes
  • Camper rental
  • Safaris
  • Excursions
  • Eurotunnel
  • Theme parks such as Disneyland Paris


However we do not cover claims arising from the failure of any tour operator, travel agent or consolidator. For a complete list of benefits and for further information and terms and conditions on this cover, download the travel insurance policy summary and policy book (Section 29).

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our travel insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our travel insurance policy book

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