What to check before your travel insurance renews
Annual multi-trip travel policies auto-renew on the anniversary date. The pre-renewal review is about checking the cover still matches the year ahead — destinations, traveller ages, and any medical conditions.
Why this matters
Annual travel insurance is built around the upcoming year of travel. A renewal is the natural moment to confirm destinations, declarations and trip-length caps still match the trips you are likely to take.
What to check before your travel insurance renews
Destinations and regions
Check whether the renewing policy is Europe-only or worldwide, and whether worldwide includes higher-premium regions such as the USA and Canada.
Medical declarations
Any condition diagnosed or changed since the policy was bought needs to be declared at renewal. An undeclared change can invalidate a claim.
Maximum trip duration
Annual policies usually cap the length of any single trip (often around 30 days). If you plan a longer trip, the cap matters.
Cancellation cover limit
Check that the cancellation cover limit is high enough for the cost of trips you have already booked.
Age limits and activity cover
Confirm the age band on the renewal and any winter sports or hazardous activity cover, if relevant for the year ahead.
Timing window
When to act
Two-to-three weeks before the renewal date is usually enough to make medical declarations and confirm destinations. If a trip is already booked, decide before the next departure.
Sources
- FCA — Travel insurance signposting and disclosure rules.
- ABI — Travel Insurance statistics.
- Citizens Advice — Travel insurance.