Old people ’struggling’ to get insurance

Ageism is rife when it comes to f”>insurance, according to a spokesperson from Age Concern.

The spokesperson said that many people from the older generation who are still healthy are turned away by insurers.

She explained that one third of people have experiencing age discrimination from insurance companies, with 92 per cent of travel insurance policies imposing upper age limits.

“Someone’s age should not determine whether they are fit to travel. When older people themselves see no barriers to travelling and there are no relevant medical issues then companies should not restrict their activities,” she said.

Furthermore, she continued, insurance companies should be responsive to those who could negatively impact upon their business by looking elsewhere for cover.

Saga claims that the rise in the number of over-50s travelling is proven by the fact their long-haul business has doubled over the last 11 years.

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