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Health insurance news: World First

A specialist travel insurance intermediary offering special cover for people with pre-existing medical conditions, using a range of insurers and providing an online screennig service. World First is a trading name of Rothwell and Towler.

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Most common ski accidents Independent travel Insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance, is warning holidaymakers who are heading off to the slopes this winter to make sure they have travel insurance in case they join the many ranks of people who have an accident whilst on a ski holiday.
Money saving tips for buying travel insurance The best way to save money is to think ahead for 12 months and anticipate when, where and with whom you might travel so you can buy an annual policy.
Travel insurance tips for pregnant women Going on holiday when you are pregnant can be stressful, especially if you already have children and are trying to squeeze in a last minute family holiday before the new arrival makes an appearance.
Younger travellers reminded to declare pre existing medical conditions Travel insurance specialists, World First Travel Insurance, remind younger travellers of the need to declare any pre existing medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance ahead of taking a holiday or starting their travels.
More people buying travel insurance online Research by travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance says that more than 50% of their past customers choose to buy their travel insurance policy online, direct with their chosen insurer.
Travelling with diabetes Travel insurance provider World First has advice for people with diabetes: People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes travel all over the world and holiday in every known destination.
Going on holiday with cancer, with careful planning it is still possible A gentle break, a change of scene, new faces and places can be a real pick-me-up if you have suffered from cancer or undergone treatment. Getting away from it all with a loved one will give time to yourselves and memories to cherish.
Expectant mums with foreign travel plans need travel insurance cover Many pregnant women take the opportunity for one last nappy free holiday before their baby is born. To avoid disappointment travel insurance specialist World First Travel Insurance advises mums-to-be not to leave it too late.
World First offers some advice for people with asthma Having asthma may impact on your choice of destination and activities during your holiday but with adequate planning and specialist medical travel insurance your options should be less limited.
HIV positive travellers can widen their horizons As countries like China and the United States have finally lifted their bans regarding HIV and immigration and others, as they develop a greater understanding, are reducing restrictions, the choice of destinations for people that are HIV positive is expanding.
Value for money is most important when buying travel insurance Research by travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance shows that value for money is the most important factor when buying travel insurance.
Specialist travel insurance offers older travellers a better deal Older travellers are being encouraged to seek out specialist insurers to get the best travel insurance deal, rather than just relying on price comparison search sites.
Partnership will help dreams come true Travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance, has teamed up with national independent charity, Dreams Come True, to help provide travel insurance to families with children who have pre-existing medical conditions.
Travel insurance will be more important in 2011 A lot happened in the world of travel in 2010, from strikes and volcanic ash disruption to the collapse of tour operators and problems with airlines and snow.
What happens if you need to claim following acts of terrorism? The bomb explosion at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow left Russia in a state of shock and questioning a serious breach of security.
Thousands of travellers may not be covered despite having travel insurance Independent travel insurance specialist World First Travel Insurance says that thousands of people may not be covered by their travel insurance policy if they are travelling with people who have pre-existing medical conditions.
World First extends winter sports cover for skiers with pre-existing medical conditions Skiing is dangerous, which makes travel insurance vital, but holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions are not taking cover as it can be hard to find affordable policies.
Travellers spend hours researching insurance Travel insurance provider World First says travellers seeking specific insurance can spend as much as six hours acquiring it, longer than the time it takes to fly to Greece. Those with more complicated insurance needs average 12 calls to insurers, with calls taking up 25 minutes, plus 15 minutes spent searching the internet.
World First issues excess travel insurance advice Travellers are being urged by World First Travel Insurance to thoroughly research the travel insurance market to ensure they have an appropriate level of coverage when on holiday. Failure to take out insurance is a false economy and a huge risk.