Introducing: SunLife Travel Insurance
23 April 2026
2 min read
UK-based financial services brand, SunLife, has announced its expansion into the travel insurance sector by introducing customers to SunLife Travel Insurance.
The product is sold, manufactured and administered by Rock Insurance, part of the Staysure Group, the UK’s favourite travel insurance provider1, and underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S. A.
By introducing consumers to this travel insurance, SunLife marks a broadening of its protection offering and reflects the company’s commitment to serving more of its customers’ lifestyle and financial needs.
SunLife Travel Insurance is available to purchase for all UK adults aged 18 to 90 for a single trip, and encompasses SunLife’s heartland 50+ demographic which the company has supported for decades through its life insurance and later-life financial products. Under-18s can also be covered under family policies.
The product gives customers a choice of cover levels so they can pick the policy that best suits their needs, with additional cover options including golf, winter sports and cruise cover. The products will be introduced directly through the SunLife website and later via price comparison sites.
The highest cover level, SunLife Travel Insurance Plus, has been awarded a 5 Star Defaqto rating, which means it is an excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits. These include:
- 24/7 worldwide access to an English-speaking doctor during your trip via the Dr Please! app
- Up to £20 million in medical emergency cover
- Competitive allowances for cancellation (up to £7,500) and baggage protection (up to £3,000)
Optional add-ons include gadget, cruise, golf and winter sports cover, as well as excess waiver. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Some add-ons may not be available through certain sales channels.
Mark Screeton, CEO at SunLife, said: “Our customers trust us to help them protect the things that matter, and travel is a huge part of that for many. Introducing SunLife Travel Insurance is a natural extension of our mission to offer straightforward, good-value products that give people confidence at every stage of life. We know our audience, we understand their priorities, and we believe this cover will give them exactly the confidence they’re looking for, whether they are heading abroad or ‘staycationing’ in the UK.”
SunLife's decision to introduce customers to ROCK’s travel insurance proposition follows customer insight that shows travel abroad is an important activity for those over 502. To support worry-free travel, taking out insurance from a trusted brand helps provide travellers with peace of mind, particularly for those wanting their pre-existing medical conditions to be considered.
By expanding into travel insurance, SunLife aims to strengthen its relationship with customers, meet a broader range of their needs, and introduce the brand to new audiences seeking dependable cover from a name they already recognise.
To find out more, visit SunLife Travel Insurance.
1 Staysure is the UK’s favourite provider, with double the 5-star Trustpilot reviews than anyone else.
2 82% of people over 50 take at least one holiday every year. SunLife’s Life Well Spent report 2025.
Notes to Editor
The product will be available on four major price comparison websites: Comparethemarket.com, Go.Compare.com, MoneySuperMarket.com and Confused.com with aggregator availability expected later in 2026.
Rock Insurance brings extensive experience in travel insurance product manufacturing and distribution, while InterPartner contributes global underwriting strength and a long-standing reputation for reliability. Together, these partnerships ensure that SunLife Travel Insurance is backed by deep sector expertise and operational resilience.
About Rock Insurance
As part of Staysure Group, the UK’s leading travel insurance provider, Rock Insurance brings unrivalled expertise in the sector.
Rock provides the technology, product expertise and fulfilment capabilities brands need to quickly launch and scale successful travel insurance propositions. Its proven e-commerce platform sits at the core of a fully managed, end-to-end service offering that covers product design, brand-led customer service, acquisition and continuous lead generation. With a scalable model and a commercial structure built on true alignment, Rock creates seamless, high-impact partnerships that enable brands to confidently capture the travel insurance opportunity.
About SunLife
SunLife can trace its roots back to around 1810, making it one of the oldest financial services brands in the UK. It currently offers products such as over 50s life insurance and equity release.
The SunLife brand was the first in the UK to offer life assurance without a medical, and has for many years been the UK’s most popular over 50s life insurance brand (Source).
SunLife Limited authors one of the longest-running and most highly regarded annual reports into funeral costs: Cost of Dying.