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Family Travel Insurance

At Postcard we understand that creating lasting memories is important, almost as important as knowing your family is protected whilst on holiday. This is why we have tailored family policies that are designed to provide peace of mind and meet your every need. Whether it’s a trip of a lifetime, several short stays or one long adventure. Postcard’s S ingle Trip‘s can cover your family for those one-off trips, or why not choose annual family cover with our Multi Trip policies. We even offer Longstay policies too!

What is Family Travel Insurance?

Arranging a family holiday can be stressful, not to mention costly, and that’s before you even think about your family holiday insurance.

Although we don’t like to think about it, an unexpected event could easily ruin your dream holiday, but with Postcard’s family travel insurance you can rest assured every family member is covered before and throughout the duration of your trip – all under the same policy.

Our family travel insurance includes;

Children under 18 go FREE
Specialist ‘family support’ cover provided.
Family cover includes Grandparents & single-parent families.
Cover if your personal possessions are lost, stolen or damaged.
Up to £10 million in medical cover per traveller.
Single Trip & Multi Trip policies available, to suit your budget.
Gadget cover included as standard.

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Key Benefits as Standard

No policy excesses!

Cancellation Cover for anything beyond your control

Over 100+ Sports / Activities covered as standard

No deduction for wear & tear for personal possessions

Why Choose Postcards Family Travel Insurance?

The thought of finding the right travel insurance for you and your family holiday can be daunting, with so many companies to choose from. Here at Postcard we pride ourselves on tailoring easy to understand policies.

Below we have listed just a few reasons to choose Postcard’s Family Travel Insurance.

Family Support – No one likes to think about could go wrong, which is why we’ve done all that for you. If you were an in-patient following emergency medical treatment abroad, and you needed family support, Postcard provide cover for this. We will pay up to £2000 for reasonable additional travel and accommodation costs for another adult from your home country to look after your children and accompany them home. For more information, this can be found on our policy wordings.
Child Safety Equipment – Your child’s safety equipment such as strollers, car seats, carriers and cots are all covered under Postcard policies.
Gadgets – Postcard provide specialist cover for gadgets on ALL Postcard policies. We understand that travelling with a family can be stressful, keeping the little ones distracted with a movie on the flight can be a lifesaver. Postcard has you covered if the gadget is lost or stolen.
Activities – Postcard covers over 100 different activities as standard. We know that holidays can be a time for trying new sports and its important to make sure you are covered for these. Check out the activities covered here. if you are feeling that little bit more adventurous and decide you’d quite like to trek across the desert on a camel or glide around the Ice Rink in Times Square, just give one of our friendly customer service advisors a call and for a small premium your policy can be extended to cover your adventurous side
Pets – We understand that pets are also an important member of the family. This is why we provide cover for cancellation or curtailment if they fall unexpectedly ill.

Now you’re ready to go, with Postcard family travel insurance you can jet off with peace of mind that should the worse happen, our experienced 24-hour emergency medical team, managed by doctors, will do their upmost to ensure you received the care you need and once you and you’re family are safely back home, our claims team will work hard to meet each and every claim – we are here to pay claims, not avoid them and that’s part of the Postcard promise!

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Buying with Postcard

15% Online Discount

14 Day Cooling Off Period

Cover for Medical Conditions

24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance

UK Based Customer Service

FAQ's
Tips & Advice
Eligibility

Are my family and I covered for repatriation?

All of our policies cover repatriation as standard within the medical expenses cover. In the event of any medical emergency we ask you contact our medically trained 24 hour emergency assistance team within 48 hours.

Can I get insurance if just one family member has pre-existing medical conditions?

Of course, part of the quote process is a medical declaration for all people to be insured. You will be asked certain medical questions to determine whether a declaration needs to be completed. If you have a medical condition to declare (sometimes referred to as a ‘pre-existing’ medical condition’, the online quote will guide you through the process, or you could contact one of our customer service advisors if you have any questions.

Do we all need to travel together on family travel insurance?

If you purchase a Multi Trip policy, not only do we cover your family trips, but anyone over 18 is also covered to travel independently from the rest of the family.

Can I upgrade my family policy?

A Single Trip policy can be upgraded or extended prior to travel. A Multi Trip policy can be upgraded at any point to cover a different destination, cruises or winter sports.

Am I covered for family holidays in the UK?

Yes, purchasing family travel insurance is just as important for UK travel.

Do you have more than one holiday booked?

So now you’re home, what about other holidays? Well, if you have two or more trips planned our Postcard family multi trip policy may be more cost effective; and with two levels to choose from there is a policy for every budget. With our multi trip cover, over 18s can travel independently from the rest of the family – so why not leave the kids with the grandparents and head off for a quiet weekend, just the two of you.

Travel tips and Advice for travelling as a family

Whether you’re exploring the hidden gems of the United Kingdom, heading to the cosmopolitan cities of Europe or venturing Worldwide, a family holiday is the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with loved ones.

Postcard family travel insurance promises to make your travels stress free and advises all customers to do their research before heading away. Here are some top tips for travelling with your nearest and dearest;

Make reservations – there is nothing worse than checking-in only to find you and your family will be sitting at opposite ends of the plane. Pre-booking your seats will ensure your family will be seated together, and you can even opt for a little extra leg room.

Allow plenty of time – you know how it is; toddlers love to dawdle! Make sure you allow extra time for exploring, toilet stops and temper tantrums.

Learn the lingo – Get the whole family involved in learning a few local phrases. Not only will it be educational for the children but imagine the fun you’ll have trying to master the accent!

Read, read and read again – yes I know it’s boring but checking your travel insurance, passports and entry documents before you head off will save any hold ups at border control over a miss-spelling or an incorrect date of birth.

Pack in-flight entertainment – although many long haul flights provide in-flight entertainment (usually in the form of a television), it may be worth packing a few extra toys to keep the little ones occupied; colouring books, puzzles and travel games work best!

Don’t forget the sun lotion… unless you want to be spending all holiday sitting in the shade wincing at the thought of someone brushing against your glowing shoulders.

Eligibility

Who is a family holiday insurance policy suitable for?

We define a family as one or two adults and their children, grandchildren, step – children, adopted children or foster children who are travelling with you.

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