Insurance for the over 80s!

[Frogman]

I've insured the van with NFU Mutual for a couple of years and been satisfied. Thought I'd put the car on them too, but it seems they won't take any new business for anyone over 80. I expect this will be the case for other companies, so if you're getting close, make sure your insurer will continue cover, or move to one that will PDQ!

While renewing the van insurance I thought that removing my wife who no longer wanted to drive the van would save some money, but not so! I had a spouse's discount, that made the premium cheaper! I was told she could remain on the policy even without a licence. Check with your own insurer at renewal time.

Travel insurance is another minefield. Very few companies will quote, and it will be expensive. Nationwide Flex account (Aviva) will, at a price. For trips longer than 31 days it costs! My quote for 90 days extension this year came out around £660, that's about £11 a day. Plus the extra for health conditions of course. If you thought you could chance it without health insurance in the EU that won't apparently be an option once EES is in operation in coming months.

 

[marchie]

I've insured the van with NFU Mutual for a couple of years and been satisfied. Thought I'd put the car on them too, but it seems they won't take any new business for anyone over 80. I expect this will be the case for other companies, so if you're getting close, make sure your insurer will continue cover, or move to one that will PDQ!

While renewing the van insurance I thought that removing my wife who no longer wanted to drive the van would save some money, but not so! I had a spouse's discount, that made the premium cheaper! I was told she could remain on the policy even without a licence. Check with your own insurer at renewal time.

Travel insurance is another minefield. Very few companies will quote, and it will be expensive. Nationwide Flex account (Aviva) will, at a price. For trips longer than 31 days it costs! My quote for 90 days extension this year came out around £660, that's about £11 a day. Plus the extra for health conditions of course. If you thought you could chance it without health insurance in the EU that won't apparently be an option once EES is in operation in coming months.

By the time EES is fully operational, you'll either be bemoaning the cost of travel insurance for the over 90s; or, UK will have rejoined the EU and we'll be able to come and go without let or hindrance, and the Irish Passport applications will become a fond memory of bygone times ...

Steve

 

[TJBi]

By the time EES is fully operational, you'll either be bemoaning the cost of travel insurance for the over 90s; or, UK will have rejoined the EU and we'll be able to come and go without let or hindrance, and the Irish Passport applications will become a fond memory of bygone times ...

Steve

You reckon?

EES / ETIAS - European Union

travel-europe.europa.eu

Strict post-Brexit rules for British tourists travelling to EU set to come into force

The UK government has warned travellers to ‘be prepared to wait during busy times’ when the scheme starts

www.independent.co.uk

 

[marchie]

You reckon?

EES / ETIAS - European Union

travel-europe.europa.eu

Strict post-Brexit rules for British tourists travelling to EU set to come into force

The UK government has warned travellers to ‘be prepared to wait during busy times’ when the scheme starts

www.independent.co.uk

Yes - it's a partial introduction, according to the latest reports I've read, with various EU countries going at different speeds and prioritising airports over land borders etc. And behind that, there are the outlier states/traditional objectors {Hungary, Poland et al] who periodically close their borders because of reported threats from illegal immigration. If it was going to work smoothly from Day 1, the introduction date would not have been set for post-2025 main holiday season ... I think the cliché is, 'sit back with the popcorn and enjoy the show', although I will be delighted to be proved wrong!

Steve