Customer rating
★★★★★
Satisfaction survey
★★★★★
Satisfaction survey
Customers said it was easy to deal with Admiral
No cover for air miles used to pay for a cancelled trip
Admiral Travel Insurance
Can Admiral provide you with the right level of cover for your next trip?
Customers said it was easy to deal with AdmiralNo cover for air miles used to pay for a cancelled tripUpdate: Admiral has announced that it has suspended selling travel insurance in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Try our travel insurance comparison page to find another insurer.
If you’re looking for peace of mind on your next getaway, travel insurance is the way to go. Is the insurance giant Admiral the right travel insurance provider for your next trip?
Admiral offer cover for a range of trips, so continue reading to find out more about Admiral and their policy options.
Who is Admiral?
Admiral is a UK based insurance giant that was founded in 1993. It is a trading name of EUI Limited, and a subsidiary of the Admiral Group.
What are my policy options?
Admiral offer cover for a range of holidays, as well as some optional extras you can add on to your policy. As well as this, Admiral Travel Insurance now covers you for certain events related to Coronavirus. Below we have given a brief summary of the policy options available with Admiral.
Admiral’s single trip policy is a flexible policy, giving you the option for a single destination, or to visit multiple in a single trip.
Features of the policy include:
- Cover for up to 365 days
- 24 hour emergency assistance helpline
- Cancellation cover
- Cover for personal belongings
Admiral’s annual cover is designed for those lucky enough to be going on more than one trip within a year. The idea is to save you the hassle of taking out an insurance policy for every trip you go on.
Features of the policy include:
- Unlimited travel for trips up to 31 days
- Medical emergency cover
- Personal liability
- Legal protection
- Worldwide cover
Admiral also offer a number of upgrades you can add on to your policy to cater it to your needs. These include:
- Winter sports
- Golf cover
- Cruise travel insurance
- Gadget insurance
What is covered under my policy?
With Admiral’s travel insurance, you get three levels of cover: Admiral, Admiral Gold and Admiral Platinum. Below we have listed what’s covered under each policy.
| Covered | Admiral | Admiral Gold | Admiral Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical and repatriation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cancellation or cutting your trip short | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal belongings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delayed or missed departure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money and documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal accident | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal liability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Catastrophe | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hijack | ✓ |
As you would expect, the policy payout amount will increase as you move from Admiral to Platinum cover.
What is my excess?
An excess is the amount of money you contribute to each claim you make before Admiral will pay out.
The amount of your excess you have to pay will depend on which policy level you have and the nature of your claim. Make sure to check your policy schedule where your excess details will be shown in detail.
What is the claims process?
To make a claim with Admiral, you will have to call their claims team.
If you have a medical emergency, call the 24 hour emergency assistance helpline on: +44(0)292 010 7777.
For all other claims, call: 0333 234 9914. The lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays.
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Our customer satisfaction scores ("Customers say") are based on a survey of 759 customers carried out in December 2021.
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