As the winner of multiple online banking provider awards, Sainsbury’s sets the standard. So how does Sainsbury’s travel insurance measure up?
Main Features of Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance Cover
As with all Sainsbury’s insurance products, Sainsbury’s travel insurance can come to you with a 10% discount if you are a new customer applying online. The cover provided can last for a full 12 months for as much travelling overseas as you can muster. Alternatively you can opt for single trip travel insurance.
In line with Sainsbury’s tenet of keeping things simple, the set up process is designed to be as pain free to you as possible. If you are interested in getting a quote for Sainsbury’s travel cover you should be able to get a speedy in principle decision even if you have an existing medical condition that might make the application process a little trickier with some other insurers.
Sainsbury’s travel insurance is designed to cover you the world over and can be extended to include dangerous sports protection.
If you have get into a problem requiring medical assistance when you are abroad, your Sainsbury’s insurance provides you with an large network of multi-lingual doctors and nurses to help fix you up or organise your return home. Sainsbury’s travel insurance also provides you with emergency legal advice if you suffer ill effects due to an incident in the EU.
At a Glance Benefits of Sainsbury’s Travel Cover
- 10% discount for online applications from new customers.
- Simple and fast medical screening process.
- Optional sports cover for skiing and snowboarding.
- Single or multi-trip insurance policies available.
- Insurance cover for up to 1 year.
- Cover for pre-booked holidays in the UK.
- Free legal help in EU member countries in case of emergency.
- A large overseas network of multi-lingual medical helpers.
- The promise of a swift and efficient claims process.
- Inclusive baggage cover.
- Access to Sainsbury’s 24 hour travel insurance helpline.
- Sainsbury’s travel insurance covers you for a duration up to 60 days for any one trip.
What is Not Covered?
There are several exclusions to Sainsbury’s travel insurance that could nullify the terms of your insurance policy so be sure that you do get appropriate cover for your travels abroad and do not falsify any information at the point of application. Some of these exclusions are:
- Not disclosing pre-exisiting medical conditions.
- Taking part in dangerous sports whilst abroad without Sainsbury’s having agreed cover for them.
- The theft, loss or damage to your possessions or baggage that is not reported within 24 hours.
- Travelling if you have been advised by a medical expert not to do so.
Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance Summary
As with most insurance cover there will be some excess (rates vary) in the event that you need to make a travel insurance claim but Sainsbury’s tend to be fairly competitive. If you are interested in applying for Sainsbury’s insurance for travel (or any other purpose such as home contents, life or car insurance) you can find out more about the specific terms and conditions as well as the precise nature of the insurance cover provided and related costs either online, in Sainsbury’s stores or by telephone.