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Graham How
36 Tilekiln Lane
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5EN

16th February 2006

Dear Sir,

I’m cured… but am I covered?

In March 2004 I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma affecting my tonsil and neck. After invasive surgery and a course of radiotherapy, I am now what they officially term ‘in remission’.
Except, that is, when it comes to holiday insurance.

What I didn’t realise, until my insurance broker informed me, was that because of my recent illness, with my annual family travel policy it wasn’t just me who wouldn’t be covered, but everyone in my travelling party. Shortly before a holiday that I really needed, this was not good news.

Fortunately, the broker, Ian Mantel of Manor Insurance, sorted everything out for me and helped me re-arrange full cover at no additional premium. Even for my skiing trip later in the year! But how many people who have, or have had, a critical illness, know the affect on their travel insurance? Luckily for me, Manor Insurance specialise in travel policies for people who have survived critical illnesses and ‘those of a certain age’. They are friendly, very helpful, give good advice and the nice thing is you don’t speak to a call centre, but someone who is knowledgeable, and appreciates and understands your situation. They do ask quite a few medical questions but that is only so that they can ensure you have the right policy at the best possible price.

They have a freephone number (0800 027 6171) or you can buy a policy online on the Internet at www.travelinsured.co.uk.

I highly recommend them.

Yours faithfully,


Graham How

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Freedom Insurance Service Ltd.
Tel: 01223 454 290
Website: www.freedominsure.co.uk