There are always circumstances where your single trip travel insurance company will not pay out in the event of a claim. As every provider is different, ensure you know these circumstances by reading all the small print and what is not included section of your paperwork.
You are just as likely to have an accident or become ill on a foreign business trip as a foreign holiday. However many take business trips alone and do have the support of a family around them should they become ill. At least with single trip travel insurance you will have help at the end of the phone and be covered financially for medical treatment.
Getting a policy for travellers over the age of 65 can be difficult and even harder as you approach the age of 80. After this age, you may be required to have doctor to certify you are fit to travel and have no illnesses or complaints before you will be allowed to purchase the relevant single trip travel insurance.
Even the smallest of ailments could prevent you from flying home, like an ear infection. Not having single trip travel insurance would mean finding money to pay for return flights, and accommodation during your extended stay.
