Saga travel insurance review

Saga travel insurance overview

Saga offers travel insurance for the over-50s.

It's listed as a specialist in covering serious medical conditions on the official Travel Insurance Directory, which is compiled by MoneyHelper and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Saga offers one travel insurance policy, which can be bought for annual cover and single trips. It is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited.

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How good is Saga at handling claims?

The latest data from the Financial Conduct Authority show that Saga's underwriter - Astrenska - paid out 85-90% of claims made on annual European policies in 2022. This was above the average rate of 76%

It accepted 85-90% of claims made on annual worldwide policies - above the average of 82%.

It paid 80-85% of claims made on single trip policies - above the average rate of 73%.

Saga travel insurance: how can I claim?

Medical emergencies abroad or lost/stolen passports: (+44) 1444 442 105  (from abroad) or 0800 092 2101 (from UK).

For all other claims it's (+44) 1444 442106 (from abroad) or 0800 092 2099 (from UK).

You'll need your policy document when you call.