Student travel insurance

Whether you’re going on a quick getaway to take your mind off your studies, spending a term at a foreign university, or travelling the world on post-finals extravaganza, InsureandGo will have a student savvy insurance policy for you.

What is student travel insurance?

Students often want travel insurance that is as cheap as possible, but this can be a mistake if it doesn’t cover everything you need.

Our Budget policy is designed with travellers such as students in mind, being cheap but still covering the essentials – so you won’t get caught out. The policy can cover everything from short city breaks to backpacking odysseys! 

What does student travel insurance cover?

All of our student travel insurance policies include:

• Cover for cancellation of your trip
• Over 50 sports and activities covered as standard (see policy wording for a full list)
• Emergency dental treatment
• Personal belongings and baggage cover
• Personal money, passports and travel documents cover
• Accommodation cover
• Legal expenses cover

The excess and cover limits will vary depending on the policy chosen. Find out more in our policy wordings. Cover for additional activities, or any particularly valuable belongings, can be added to your travel insurance policy, making sure you’re covered for your specific needs.

What are you covered for with student travel insurance?

Depending on the type of trip you’re planning, we can cover a wide range of possibilities. Our single trip Budget policy will cover you for up to 365 days, more than enough for most student getaways. Alternatively, an annual multi-trip policy might work out cheaper if you’ll be going away more than once this year.

Both policies include medical expenses cover, insurance for your luggage, and cover for an extensive list of over 50 different activities – so you can enjoy whatever your destination has to offer.

Have a look through the policy documents to see which type suits you. Or get a quote to see how our policies and prices compare.

Does my student travel insurance cover adventurous sports?

Yes! For many students, joining the college or university sports team can be one of the top priorities when studying abroad. With our travel insurance policies we cover over 50 adventurous sports and activities as standard so you’re free to have fun knowing you’re covered should something unfortunate occur.

If you happen to be an adrenaline junkie and plan on taking part in an activity not covered as standard, additional extreme sports cover can be added to any of our policies.  This covers you if you’re planning on skydiving, rock climbing, swimming with sharks and many other extreme sports.

Take a look at our policy wording for full details of the cover provided.

Student travel insurance with medical conditions

We’ll consider covering any diagnosed medical condition you might be travelling with – just let us know before you go! Our Budget policies don’t offer medical screening, so if you do have a condition just choose Silver, Gold or Black and answer a few simple questions. We can cover many medical conditions at no extra cost, but for others there may be an additional premium to pay.

You can check through our insurance policy documents for further details, or get in touch for more information.

What to pack for your student trip

We all end up forgetting something when we’re packing last minute, be it your toothbrush, underwear or some other unmentionables. Here are a few items that are frequently forgotten, but a godsend to have in your bag:

• The ever-important travel plug
  You do not want your phone, tablet, iPod, e-reader, or other electrical essentials going dead!You may need to contact someone in an emergency, but more importantly you’ll need something to keep you entertained during those long flights (or those long nights when your travelling companions’ snoring just will not quit).
• Waterproof bags
  It doesn’t have to be anything more than a supermarket carrier bag (really, it doesn’t), but putting your toiletries and liquids inside a plastic bag can make all the difference. Especially if your bag takes a bump getting on or off the plane – nobody wants to open their luggage to find a suntan lotion explosion.
• Drugs
  Remember painkillers, tummy-settlers, and any other medication you might need. Nothing ruins a party or even a hike more than a sudden, untreatable headache. Taking a mini first aid pack could save your day or night out. Include bits like plasters, paracetamol and protection (insect repellent or otherwise).
• Somewhere clever to put emergency cash
  Unfortunately, young people can often be an easy target for crime. Whether you’ve fallen asleep on a beach in Magaluf, or simply let your guard down backpacking, having a secret pocket or hidden compartment in your clothing or shoes could be the one thing that gets you back to safety.

For great student travel insurance, get a quote online or get in touch. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have, no matter how simple.