Travel Insurance and Medical Costs Abroad: The Facts
Ever wondered how much it would cost if you became ill on holiday and weren't insured?
Probably more than you think. Our data from travel insurance medical claims over the last year illustrates how much medical treatment can cost in different countries and for different medical conditions.
If you are thinking about taking the risk of travelling without insurance, or not getting cover for your existing medical conditions, think again.
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Travel Insurance & Medical Treatment Abroad: The Facts (2013)
Travel insurance is vital to protect you against the risk of incurring large medical bills if you become ill or have an accident and need medical treatment whilst you are away.
10 Brits hospitalised abroad everyday
£2,268 - Average cost of claim for medical treatment abroad
£148,341 - Largest claim for medical treatment (for treatment of abdominal pains in Canada)
Medical & Repatriation cover is the most important part of travel insurance because the potential cost of medical treatment abroad can be many thousands of pounds.
53% of the number of travel insurance claims are for medical treatment
78% of the value of travel insurance claims are for medical treatment
5% of medical claims are over £10,000
23% of medical claims are over £1000
Why is travel insurance for some countries more expensive than others?
£7,594 - Average cost of medical claim in USA
£1,721 - Average cost of medical claim in Spain
£817 - Average cost of medical claim in France
£818 - Average cost of medical claim in Australia
What do different medical problems cost to treat?
Average cost of medical claim by medical condition
Heart Attack - £11,372
Heart Problem in USA - £24,536
Stroke - £22,690
Back Problem - £4,107
Asthma - £708
Epilepsy - £3,318
Insect Bite Or Sting - £2,189
Respiratory/Breathing Problems - £1,341
Diabetes - £1,011
Pregnancy Related Treatment - £5,689
Arthritis - £1,592
High Blood Pressure - £1,640
Cancellation due to illness
If you become ill and are unable to travel you may need to make a claim for cancellation so that you don't lose the money you paid for your holiday.
£1019 - Average Cancellation Claim
63% - Cancellation claims due to illness or injury
Source of data:
Travel insurance claims data from Ancile Insurance Group Limited September 2012 to June 2013.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office British Behaviour Abroad Report 2012-2013
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