Cancellation and Travel Insurance
We feel that it is essential to have good quality travel insurance in place whenever you venture abroad. We have arranged this unique policy exclusively for clients of Rail Discoveries through travel specialists Travel & General Insurance Services Limited and underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Great Rail Journeys Ltd is an appointed representative of Travel & General Insurance Services Ltd, and all companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration number is 671295. This policy summary does not contain the full terms and conditions of the cover. Full terms and conditions can be found in the policy wording, a copy of which is available here.
Premiums per person - UK destinations
| Duration | Age 16-64 | Age 65-69 | Age 70-74 | Age 75-79 |
| Up to 6 days | £11.00 | £19.50 | £20.50 | £30.50 |
| Up to 10 days | £20.00 | £36.00 | £37.50 | £56.50 |
| Up to 15 days | £23.50 | £42.00 | £44.00 | £66.00 |
| Up to 20 days | £24.50 | £43.50 | £45.50 | £68.00 |
| Extra weeks | £7.00 | £13.00 | £13.50 | £20.50 |
Premiums per person - European destinations
| Duration | Age 16-64 | Age 65-69 | Age 70-74 | Age 75-79 |
| Up to 6 days | £23.50 | £42.000 | £44.00 | £66.00 |
| Up to 10 days | £44.50 | £80.00 | £83.50 | £125.50 |
| Up to 15 days | £50.00 | £89.50 | £94.00 | £141.00 |
| Up to 20 days | £51.50 | £92.50 | £97.00 | £145.00 |
| Extra weeks | £15.50 | £27.50 | £29.00 | £43.50 |
Premiums per person - Worldwide destinations
Worldwide destinations excluding North America (US, Canada & Caribbean)
| Duration | Age 16-64 | Age 65-69 | Age 70-74 | Age 75-79 |
| Up to 11 days | £77.50 | £160.50 | £168.50 | £254.00 |
| Up to 18 days | £84.50 | £175.50 | £183.00 | £274.00 |
| Up to 25 days | £102.50 | £214.50 | £227.50 | £339.00 |
| Extra weeks | £27.00 | £58.00 | £61.00 | £92.00 |
Worldwide destinations including North America (US, Canada & Caribbean)
| Duration | Age 16-64 | Age 65-69 | Age 70-74 | Age 75-79 |
| Up to 11 days | £94.50 | £196.00 | £206.50 | £307.99 |
| Up to 18 days | £102.50 | £211.50 | £222.00 | £334.00 |
| Up to 25 days | £123.50 | £258.00 | £269.00 | £404.00 |
| Extra weeks | £35.00 | £71.50 | £74.00 | £110.00 |
Premiums shown are based on the schedule of cover below. Should your holiday value exceed the schedule of cover in respect of cancellation, curtailment or abandonment an increased premium will be quoted to you for increased cover including that holiday value. You may choose to accept the standard schedule of cover at a reduced premium but you should be aware that this may not cover the full value of your holiday in the event of cancellation, curtailment or abandonment.
These premiums and cover levels are valid at the time of the brochure going to press but could be subject to change after the date of publication. Premiums inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. Premium is based on age at date of departure. Maximum age at date of departure is 79 - alternative cover for persons aged 80 may be arranged by telephoning Goodtogo on 0330 024 9952.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this insurance you must be a permanent resident of the United Kingdom.
Significant or unusual exclusions and limitations
There are some situations which you are not covered for. These generally involve anything you already know about or that is caused by deliberate or careless acts on your part. Full details of these are given in the policy document.
Please note there is no cover under this policy for cancellation, abandonment or curtailment claims if the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises you not to travel, for example where the FCO advise against all but essential travel to an area affected by Coronavirus, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-COV-2) or any mutation of Coronavirus, COVID-19 or SARs-COV-2.
In addition, there is no cover for any claims as a result of Coronavirus, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARSCOV-2), any mutation of Coronavirus, COVID-19 or SARs-COV-2 or any pandemic or fear or threat of any the above, except for Emergency Medical Expenses.
Please also see the Important Notes set out below.
Significant features and benefits
Your policy includes the following benefits which are explained in detail in the policy document:
|
Cover |
Limits of Cover |
Excess |
|
1. Cancellation, curtailment |
UK/Europe £2,500* |
£150/£250** |
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2. Medical expenses |
£10,000,000 | £150/£250** |
|
3. Hospital stay benefit (per day) |
£1,000 (£50) |
Nil |
| 4. Personal accident - loss of sight, limb(s) or permanent total disablement maximum payable in the event of death |
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5. Travel delay (a) after 12 hrs delay (b) each 12 hrs thereafter (c) max Cancellation due to delayed departure (after 12 hrs) |
(a) £50 (b) £50 (c) £250 UK/Europe £2,500* |
Nil £100 |
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6. Missed departure |
£500 £1,000 |
Nil Nil |
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7. Personal effects |
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8. Personal money |
£500 |
£50 |
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9. Loss of passport |
£500 |
£50 |
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10. Personal liability |
£2,000,000 |
£50 |
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11. Legal expenses |
£25,000 |
Nil |
| 12. Hijack (amount per day) | £5,000 (£250) | Nil |
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13. Mugging (amount per day as an inpatient) |
£500 (£50) |
Nil |
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14. Rail cover - |
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15. Sea and river cruise cover - |
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*Limit may be increased subject to additional premium **£150 for 64 years and under / £250 for 65 or 65+ years ***Loss of deposit excess is £25
Duration of cover
This policy of insurance will run for the period shown on your Holiday Booking Invoice.
Your right to cancel
You have 14 days from the receipt of your documentation to cancel your policy if you feel it does not meet your requirements.
Customer service/Making a complaint
Our aim at all times is to provide a first-class standard of service. If you feel this objective has not been achieved and wish to register a complaint, please contact us. Details are shown in the policy.
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Our Registration Number is 488024.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We would like to draw your attention to some important features of your insurance including:
- Insurance document
You should read this document carefully. It gives full details of what is and is not covered and the conditions of the cover, Cover can vary from one policy to another so you should familiarise yourself with this particular insurance. - Conditions and exclusions
Specific conditions and exclusions apply to individual sections of your insurance, whilst general exclusions and conditions will apply to the whole of your insurance. - Health
This insurance contains restrictions regarding pre-existing medical problems concerning the health of the people travelling and of other people upon whose health the trip depends. You are advised to read the document carefully. - Property Claims
These claims are paid based on the value of goods at the time you lose them and not on a 'new for old' replacement cost basis. Deductions will be made in respect of wear, tear and depreciation. - Limits
This insurance has limits on the amount the insurer will pay under each section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example, for any one item or for valuables in total. - Excesses
Under some sections of this insurance, claims will be subject to an excess. This means each person will be responsible for paying the first part of their own claim under each applicable section. - Reasonable care
You need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property, as you would if you were not insured. Any amounts the insurers will pay for property left unattended in a public place or unattended vehicle is very limited, as specified in the wording. - Sports and activities
You may not be insured if you are going to take part in sports or activities where there is a generally recognised risk of injury. Please check that this insurance covers you, or ask us. - Customer service
We always try to provide a high level of service. However, if you think we have not lived up to your expectations, please refer to the wording in the policy which outlines our complaints procedure. - Cancellation rights
This insurance contains a 14 day 'cooling off' period during which you can return it and get a full refund, providing you have not travelled and there are no claims. We reserve the right to deduct from the rebate of premium the reasonable costs incurred in processing the original sale and cancellation. Please note cancellation rights do not apply if your contract is a short term insurance of less than one month duration. - Fraudulent claims
It is a criminal offence to make a fraudulent claim.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS RELATING TO HEALTH & ACTIVITIES
EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Your policies may not cover claims arising from your medical
conditions. If you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below then
you must declare the relevant conditions to us.
The medical screening helpline +44 (0)203 829 6637 may be contacted between 08.00 and 20.00 Monday to Friday and 09.00 to 17.00 on Saturdays. So that we can ensure you are provided with the best cover we can offer please read and answer the following questions carefully and accurately: Please see below for policy definition of Existing Medical Condition
Please consider these questions very carefully in
relation to yourself and your travelling companions insured by
us.
An insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of an
event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond
Your reasonable control. Any facts known to
You, which could possibly result in you having to
make a claim, must be disclosed to Us otherwise
You may not be covered. In addition, anyone named
under the policy must have read and understood the following
relating to Pre-Existing Medical Conditions:
Information you need to tell us
There is certain information that we need to know as it may affect
the terms of the insurance cover we can offer you. You must, to the
best of your knowledge, give accurate answers to the questions we
ask when you buy your travel insurance policy. If you do not answer
the questions truthfully it could result in your policy being
invalid and could mean that all or part of a claim may not be paid.
If you think you may have given us any incorrect answers or if you
want any help, please contact Healthcheck on
0844 8262719 as soon as possible and we will be
able to tell you if we can still offer you cover.
Please note
You are not covered for any directly or indirectly related claims
if at the time this insurance was arranged and each time you make
arrangements for a trip:
- you or your travelling companions are planning to travel against the advice of a medical practitioner, or
- you or your travelling companions are travelling specifically to seek, or you know you will need, medical treatment while you are away, or
- you or your travelling companions are on a waiting list for treatment or investigation, or
- you, your travelling companions or any non-travellers have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Definitions of a Pre-Existing Medical
Condition:
Means
a) Any respiratory condition (relating to the lungs or
breathing), heart condition, stroke, Crohn's disease, epilepsy,
allergy, or cancer for which you (or any other person not
necessarily travelling but upon
whom travel depends such as a Close Relative) have ever received
treatment (including surgery, tests or investigations by Your
doctor or a consultant/specialist or prescribed
drugs/medication).
b) Any Medical Condition for which You (or any other
person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such
as a Close Relative) have received surgery, in-patient treatment or
investigations in a hospital or clinic within the last twelve
months or taking prescribed drugs/medication.
Please also see General Exclusion 8 for additional details of
other excluded Medical Conditions
In deciding to accept this insurance and in setting the terms
and premium, We have relied on the information You have given
Us
You must take reasonable care to provide complete and accurate
answers to the questions We ask when You take out and make changes
to Your policy.
If the information provided by You is not complete and
accurate:
1. We may cancel Your policy and refuse to pay any claim,
or
2. We may not pay any claim in full, or
3. We may revise the premium and/or change any excess,
or
4. The extent of cover may be affected.