The average travel insurance policy simply is insufficient to cater for the scope of requirements that many cruise passengers present: maturity, value of cruise, duration of cruise, pre-existing health conditions and the many calamities that can befall the unfortunate traveller, natural disasters, ash clouds, missed departure due to weather etc…

Two years ago International Travel and Healthcare were approached by a leading independent UK cruise agent, who was losing high value business simply because their regular clients could not get sufficient insurance to protect themselves. The travellers were predominantly in their 80’s, had enjoyed many years of amazing cruises and were not yet ready to cease their favourite pastime. Certainly they had some health conditions, but both they and their doctor knew that a cruise was absolutely right for them. No one would offer insurance. The agents business was losing its backbone of affluent clients, simply because of their age and supposedly their health conditions. The cruise lines were simultaneously losing their most loyal supporters and advocates.

Fortunately International Travel and Healthcare were able to respond, based on our long history of understanding the entire picture of health, travel and age, having been part of a large group of companies who provide health screening, global emergency medical assistance, repatriation, evacuation and claim management services for many International travel insurance providers.

After numerous studies we were able to pinpoint very precisely what created a risk for cruise travel. A new approach specifically for cruise travel insurance was created. An approach that does not instantly place an age barrier, or a value, or a pre-existing medical condition as a ‘computer says “No” answer’. The solution available today with our onestop4:cruise insurance is the answer to the problem.

For the last 18 months we have been putting large numbers of cruise travellers back on the cruise ships and facilitating those new to cruising with a whole new experience. These travellers have all enjoyed amazing times, with the peace of mind that should anything happen – then quite simply, they are covered. These people are not “claim junkies” they simply want a wonderful holiday and to enjoy the time they have to travel as much as possible.

Technology has delivered the solution for anyone connected with the sale of cruises to benefit financially from being able to introduce their clients to this superb insurance opportunity; International Travel and Healthcare have a simple to use online Introducer system for your staff to use, or if you prefer we have a large team of health and travel specialists ready to take calls from your staff or clients. Commission is generous and there are no costs involved in you registering with us to be an International Travel and Healthcare Introducer. You don’t need to be authorised and regulated, you simply can provide information to your client and we will take it from there and deliver exceptional service… no hassle… no stress… just happy clients and many more of them.

onestop4:cruise insurance is available exclusively from International Travel and Healthcare, if you would like to know more please contact Kate Huet, MD, khuet@int-travelandhealthcare.com or you can see this insurance and policy information at www.onestop4.co.uk, or please call 01689 892 228.

International Travel and Healthcare Limited Registered office: West House, 46 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JQ. Tel: 01689 892 228International Travel and Healthcare Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority No: 4333667