Cancer sufferers made to pay
According to research by UK cancer charity Macmillan, eight per cent of people who have suffered from cancer have had resort to travelling without cover as a result of ‘overpriced’ travel insurance because of past medical conditions. Despite some specialist travel insurers saying that they can provide cover at affordable premiums for those who have been diagnosed with cancer or other critical conditions, one former cancer patient – Fiona Macrae, who set up her own company to address the issue – disagrees, claiming that many insurance companies are ‘insensitive’. To read this story in full, look out for ITIJ 112 - out soon.
According to research by UK cancer charity Macmillan, eight per cent of people who have suffered from cancer have had resort to travelling without cover as a result of ‘overpriced’ travel insurance because of past medical conditions.
Despite some specialist travel insurers saying that they can provide cover at affordable premiums for those who have been diagnosed with cancer or other critical conditions, one former cancer patient – Fiona Macrae, who set up her own company to address the issue – disagrees, claiming that many insurance companies are ‘insensitive’.
To read this story in full, look out for ITIJ 112 - out soon.