SAGA to cover aging adventurers

SAGA personal finance services has increased the value of its standard travel insurance for the over 50s by adding automatic cover for a range of leisure activities.

According to research carried out for SAGA over 50s are increasingly taking part in higher risk activities and sports when on holiday.

To reflect this, SAGA’s new policies offer cover for canoeing, surfing and jet-skiing, as well as options for winter sports and scuba diving.

According to a survey by the company 60 per cent of over 50s would choose to travel the world if money were no object, and almost half of the 55 to 64 year-old respondents are currently planning a long-haul holiday.

It seems that the over 50s now make up one of the most adventurous groups in the UK with ten per cent saying that they would like to take a trip to Antarctica, compared to four per cent of under 50s who would enjoy the same holiday.

Saga’s chief executive, Andrew Goodsell, commented: “Increasing numbers of over 50s are seeking out an active and challenging lifestyle and might not stop to consider whether their travel insurance covers them for a particular sport or activity.

“If you might be tempted to try something new while you’re away it’s worth making sure you have adequate cover.”