AXA is a world leader in financial protection and wealth management, with major operations in Western Europe, North America and the Asia/Pacific area.
AXA services 50 million customers throughout the world (individuals and businesses*). In total, the AXA Group has approximately 110,000 employees and distributors worldwide*, working in around fifty countries.
The AXA Group** reported total revenues for the first half of 2006 of £29 billion and underlying earnings of £1200 million and had £700 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2006.
AXA Insurance is the largest travel insurer in the UK and is firmly committed to the sector for the long term. Our market share is 27%, over twice that of the next insurer.
AXA Insurance underwrites many household names including Thomas Cook, TUI Northern Europe account, Lunn Poly, Egg, RAC, Marks and Spencer, MBMA and National Australia Group, in many cases providing an end to end travel solution. In January 2006 AXA secured the Lloyds TSB Travel Account.
AXA has a highly experienced team of underwriters, marketing and sales experts used to working with some of the largest accounts in Europe.
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If you've lost your bags, your camera has been stolen, or your flight's been cancelled - we've got you covered.
All our policies include access to a UK-based 24-Hour Emergency Assistance Helpline, offering worldwide multi-lingual assistance - which means that you can be sure of our support, and rely on us to be there anytime, anywhere.
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Booking your holiday insurance online with Essential Travel is quick, easy, safe and secure. Our policies can be tailored to your individual needs, so you only pay for the cover you actually need. Plus our standard policy can be extended to include skiing, snowboarding and a wide range of adventure activities.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions covered
A medical condition doesn't mean you can't travel. You will be asked four simple questions at stage four of the booking process to assess the right kind of coverage for you.
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The definitions below define the term broadly; if you are unsure you should telephone medical screening to be on the safe side. Failure to disclose any conditions could jeopardise your cover.
For advice and assistance, please contact AXA Medical Helpline on 0870 066 2732
1). Firstly are you aware of anything that may cause you or anyone in the traveling party to cancel or curtail your trip? such as the poor health of yourself, anyone in the traveling party a close member of your family or business partner. A current condition will be classed as pre-existing and will be excluded from cover on our policy.
2). Have you ever suffered from any chronic or recurring illness for which you have received treatment or been a hospital in-patient? Examples; Heart, Lung, Cancer, but to name a few.
3). Are you waiting for the results of tests or investigations for an existing medical condition?
4). Have you been advised not to travel by a doctor?
5). Have you been diagnosed as having a terminal illness?
6). Are you receiving, recovering from, or on a waiting list for in-patient treatment in a hospital or nursing home or taking any prescribed medication?
For advice and assistance, please contact AXA Medical Helpline on 0870 066 2732.
This is not a private medical insurance policy and only gives cover in the event of accident or illness if emergency medical treatment is required.
Travelling as a family? Kids go free on our family policies.
No Thanks we are not a family
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The definition of a family policy is: Adults (Max. 2):
Husband and wife, co-habiting couple (same or different sex), sole parent (single or solo for duration of trip).
Children (unlimited number):
Any child dependant for the duration of the trip, under the age of 19 and in full time education (including university if still living at home during the holidays).
This policy is only available to you if you are a permanent resident in the United Kingdom and are registered with a Medical Practitioner in the United Kingdom.
All our policies must start and finish in the UK (including the Channel Islands).
A single trip is a one-off trip or holiday e.g. a two week summer holiday to Spain. A single trip policy can be taken out for any available geographic location. Single trip policies are available for UK residents only.
An Annual Multi Trip policy will cover you for a 12 month period. You can travel as many times as you like during this time and each individual trip can last up to 45 days. Annual policies are available for UK residents only. Annual Multi Trip with Wintersports covers you for a maximum of 17 days winter sports.
Backpacker policies are designed for people who want to take an extended trip, ideal for those on a gap year or student vacation. You will be covered for up to 12 months on a backpacker policy. Backpacker cover cannot be extended while you are out of the country and ceases upon your return home. Backpacker policies are available for UK residents only.
