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Travelex Insurance is a provider of travel insurance and emergency travel assistance. Like other types of insurance, it allows travelers to pay a premium for a specific level of coverage and then file a claim if they have an emergency while away from home. There are different coverage options, including flight insurance and specific coverage for business travelers.
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- Offers customizable plan upgrades
- Five insurance plans to choose from
- Pricey service
- $500 max per lost/damaged baggage

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Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Called to file a Claim and it was a good experience. The Customer Service Person I dealt with was Professional in assisting me to learn what I needed to do to file a claim. I would have no problem recommending Travelex Program to relatives and friends.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
We are so happy to hear about your experience and look forward to doing business with you again.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
My rating so far only relate to the process of applying and registering for the insurance, nothing else. The trip hasn’t taken place yet. Therefore regarding the acquisition of this insurance, I can say that it has been done online and was a fairly straightforward process. It appeared to give the best coverage for the price. So this explains the rating above.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
Was asking how I go about filing a claim for an items we lost on our trip. While we were on vacation we lost our camera in the ocean. She help me get the claim started and then emailed me the information I needed to fill out for the claim.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
I have ordered from Travelex before - their website is very easy to navigate, and customer service reps really know their stuff. Accurate, easy to understand, friendly on the phone. Would recommend them for ordering a policy. No comment on their services when having issues - let's hope I don't!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
We ended up buying our policy through the website. Very easy. We really wanted to discuss buying an annual travel policy, so we do not have to buy for each trip, but I realize now that is not feasible. Glad you are there to keep Disney and Princess honest.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
The way certain features of the insurance are described on your website is confusing. However, I asked questions both by phone and by email and am very pleased with both the clarity and speed with which my questions were answered.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
It gives me peace of mind knowing I won't lose thousands of dollars on a pre-paid non-cancelable vacation if something unexpected arises. I did have a claim a few years ago and Travelex paid what was due quickly, efficiently, and without hassle.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2018
I appreciated the ability to get a quote very quickly online. I was able to purchase the policy online. While I could print off the numerous pages online, it would be more expedient and less cumbersome to have a pamphlet describing all my information mailed to me.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
All done online. Experience was okay. I have purchased this exact type of insurance the past 2 years from your company. We've never had a claim. However, this time I was very disappointed at the dramatic increase in cost from past years. I guess it all boiled down to our age, (now 61). I will pay closer attention and shop around in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to put your concerns in writing. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your valuable feedback with us.
The price of our policies is based on Age, Trip Cost, State of Residence, and the Optional Upgrades chosen, at the time of purchase. Should any of these factors change it would also affect the price.
We hope this clarifies your concerns and we appreciate your repeat business!
Have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
All very good. Bought auto but needed to cancel as rental idiots would not honor your insurance. Refund came immediately. What more could ask? Used Travelex before with good results so I recommend to others.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
My travel agent recommended Travelex and told me that they were the best in the industry and that if I were to purchase travel insurance, which they highly recommended, that Travelex was the only company they would recommend. I did purchase travel insurance and unfortunately things did not work out as they were supposed to. I had an extremely unique situation and quite frankly was doubtful that Travelex would respond as I thought they should (as we've all heard those insurance stories!). Wow, did Travelex ever come through for me!! I could not be more pleased and totally agree with my travel agent.
Go with Travelex if you need travel insurance. They did not let me down. The speed that they responded and reacted was so amazing that I am still in awe. They treated me as a valued customer, listened, had empathy and solved the problem 100%. I could not be happier! Thank you Travelex. I am happy to be your spokesperson as you treated me and my situation with great respect.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
Easy to get information and acquire insurance online without hassles and competitive pricing for a trip to Central America... ’fortunately’ it was a waste of money as we had no need for it, but reassuring that we were covered in the event of a problem. NO experience with putting the company to the test.
We want to thank you for taking the time to post and we are happy to hear that your trip went smoothly!
However, in the event that something did go wrong, our claims process is now easier than ever. You can start a claim, upload documents, and check the status of your claim, all from your phone using the Travelex app. We also have more traditional options available including our website, email, call, fax, and mail.
Thanks again and we look forward to insuring all your future travel!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018
I always get travel insurance. I have had to use it once when my husband got sick 2 weeks before a really big trip with air tickets, hotels, transportation and a cruise. I received all of my money and was able to cancel the rest. It was perfect.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018
It was relatively easy getting a policy via the internet site. Travelex was recommended by Wirecutter. I spoke to someone on the phone from Travelex to ask a question. Insured trip will not occur for another 7 months, so too early to evaluate actual coverage.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018
We didn't use it (very glad of it), but it offers us a peace of mind having it. It was an additional charge to our trip, compared with other it was not the most expensive, we chose it because it is one of Rick Steves's recommendations and because it was not the most expensive.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018
I was overseas with my wife. She fell and hurt her leg. She had to go to the emergency room and spent all day there. Thank God there was no fracture, but her leg was swollen and she couldn't walk. All Hospital expenses were reimbursed. However the Doctor recommended that she needs to sit with elevated feet. Therefore I requested an upgrade for her to business or first class seat which they denied, and only approved her for premium economy class. Her pain was unbearable to sit with swollen legs for a 10 hour flight and feet down. It took her another few days to be in bed before she was able to walk normally. I really feel that they are not reliable and didn't stand up to their commitment to us.
Thank you for taking the time to put your concerns in writing.
Your customer experience is very important to us at Travelex.We would like to contact the Claims Department on your behalf.
Please email us with the first and last name on your policy and your confirmation number at TISReviews@travelexinsurance.com.
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
For the reason of not using the insurance and because I did not have a personal experience, that was great. It was a great peace of mind to travel knowing we had the security of insurance and allowed us to focus on the experience.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
I contacted Travelex to find out how to start a claim and all of the information I needed was very clearly shown on the webpage. When I called Travelex while in Germany to obtain this information, the agent on the line was also very helpful! I have already started referring my family and friends to Travelex for their travel insurance needs.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
So far, so good. Leave in about a week and hope all goes well. Having insurance helps easy many travel fears. Hope we don't need to use it. Do wish there was a middle-level plan and coverage above the basic one.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
The process was very easy. I had one question, which I called in to the attendant. She was very nice & easily answered my question. I signed the contract. Easy as 1-2-3. I will call in & add my flights and possible tour additions as I make them.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
This trip was a driving trip thru many countries in Eastern Europe. We purchased this plan but fortunately we did not have to make any claims this time. We have had medical claims in the past on other policies and were paid to us timely.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
The staff was very informed and helpful with my questions. The website was very easy to navigate. The form was very simple and easy to fill out and complete. When I travel in the future I will use Travelex. I will recommend Travelex to any of my friends traveling.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
I always purchase trip protection with Travelex Insurance Services whenever I had traveled outside the country. It includes everything I need, even trip cancellation. And also it has a good price deal. I like they add trip cancellation in the basic plan, in case customers need to cancel the trip.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
Using your online service is efficient but I have getting concerned about the cost of the insurance. It is partly due to my age (73) but I may not be able use your firm in the future if the cost becomes uncompetitive--which it is on the verge of doing.
Thank you for taking the time to put your concerns in writing. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your valuable feedback with us.
The price of our policies is based on Age, Trip Cost, State of Residence, and the Optional Upgrades chosen, at the time of purchase. Should any of these factors change it would also affect the price.
We hope this clarifies your concerns and we appreciate your repeat business!
Have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
Great help when I called as website was a little confusing. I couldn’t answer all questions as I didn’t have info. Associate said I didn’t need all. Would be nice to know. She said they all didn’t need to be filled in.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018
I bought 3 plans (for 3 different states). For the second plan the website shows the option of additional coverage's like medical evacuation (which it did not list as a choice for the first plan I bought), so I assumed none was included and bought additional only to find out that I was already plenty covered. I left feeling like you were not clear and because of that I bought more insurance than needed which frustrated me.
Thank you for taking the time to post on Consumer Affairs.
In November of 2017, our products changed, which brought some variances and availability of the benefits and upgrades by state. Our plans are now underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company.
We can understand your frustration, and because you are still within your 15 Day Review Period, our Customer Solutions department can assist in removing any purchased upgrades that you no longer want included on the policy. They can be reached at 1-800-228-9792, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm CST.
We appreciate your feedback and will take your suggestions into consideration for future plan changes. Thank you again, and we look forward to insuring all your future trips.
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
I have used Travelex Insurance Services for many years, but last year there has been reduction of coverage and limits of coverage, which was very disappointing. I even contacted this company to ask what the heck happened, and was told that the company had a new underwriter. Although I stuck with Travelex, I am guessing maybe you lost business due to the reduction in coverage from what you used to carry.
Thank you for taking the time to post your review on Consumer Affairs.
Our products did change in November of 2017, when we changed underwriters to Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company. This change also brought changes to the benefits and benefit amounts.
In addition, we also offer 2 other plans, Travel Basic and Travel Select, with customizable upgrades such as: Air Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Cancel for Any Reason, and Additional Medical Coverage.
Please feel free to contact our Customer Solutions Representatives, for questions and clarifications, at 1-800-228-9792, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm CST.
We want to thank you again for your post and your repeat business, and we look forward to insuring all your future trips.
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
This is the third time we booked our travel insurance with Travelex. The first time my husband had a stroke while we were on vacation in Hawaii. Our experience was top notch. Their customer service was wonderful and the On Call Intl that they partner with if you need a rescue nurse to travel home with and to make new airline reservations was fantastic. I will always use Travelex for our travel insurance needs and always recommend them.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
Having use Travelex Insurance Service for 8 international trips and was very pleased with the ease of applying and quick response with policy and confirmation. One trip the person traveling with me had an emergency medical problem just days before the trip. Travelex worked us to complete all necessary forms and quickly repaid all expenses of the trip. I highly recommend Travelex Insurance Service.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
The person we talked to was very helpful and courteous. She explained everything we asked her about related to the coverage. We actually ordered the insurance through your web site and were pleased with how easy it was to navigate. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
I hurt my knee and was unable to participate in a hiking trip I had insured. I provided the backup documentation and received my full reimbursement without delay. I was very satisfied with the follow through and response time. It was an expensive trip so I was very happy that I had insured with Travelex. I will continue to do so.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018
When traveling, always get travel insurance. Looked up best ones, this came out as a great deal for the price. Can't beat it. Love having peace of mind when traveling abroad. You hope you don't need but it's great to know you have it.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
I found the purchasing and registration for a comprehensive plan for an upcoming trip to Europe was easy and without complications. The website had good explanations and answers for my questions. The cost of the plan was fair and less expensive than other travel insurance company plans I researched. So far, I am very satisfied with Travelex and will recommend it to others traveling.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
The experience talking to your representative was totally positive. She answered my questions and guided me toward the coverage that I asked for. Your website was easy to navigate and a pleasure to use. I also found that your rates are very competitive.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
I had a very hard time with my most recent insurance purpose. There were multiple website glitches and each of the 4 or so calls I made had very long hold times. I believe there used to be the possibility of live chat which would have been useful. Overall it seems that your commitment to serving your customers is very low.
Travelex would like to thank you for taking the time to post your review.
We do apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced when you were trying to purchase a policy online, and when you called our Customer Solutions Department. Travelex prides ourselves on our exemplary customer service and we appreciate your comments to help improve our customers experience.
As a reminder, you do have the option to purchase a policy over the phone with our Customer Solutions Department, who can help make the process easy and answer any questions you might have about the policy benefits. The Customer Solutions Team is available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CST, at 1-800-228-9792.
Thank you again, and we hope you think of Travelex Insurance the next time you travel.
Kind Regards.Amber
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
I purchased Travelex insurance online and it couldn’t have been easier. My cousin who was a travel agent recommended TRAVELEX. Lost or damaged articles have been paid for by TRAVELEX... a very reputable company... I would definitely recommend this company to any traveler.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018
Glad to have the coverage. Thanks. So much for setting it up for us. We feel better about our plans now. You always put our minds at ease when we plan trips/vacations. I also learned you can set up coverage online.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
The real test will be if I need to use the insurance but I hope I won't need to do that. The person at Travelex was very nice and answered my questions. I recommended Travelex to another person for an international trip and they purchased it as well.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
I had a very good experience purchasing insurance for our upcoming trip to England. I was unsure about how to complete the online application, and the person I spoke to at Travelex was very helpful, and talked me thru the form. Hopefully, we won't need the insurance.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
We are so happy to hear about your experience and look forward to insuring all your future trips.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018
Needed insurance to cover my trip before I leave and while I am in Israel and new York. I used this company last year and unfortunately I got sick before I was able to go on my trip to new York; was laid up in the hospital for 6 weeks; Travelex covered me and paid me what I had paid for the trip. Thank you travelex!!
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
I researched several options for travel insurance. I needed cancel for any reason coverage as my son is in the military. Your website was easy to navigate and straightforward explaining the coverage. I feel Travelex gave me the best coverage at the most reasonable rate. I am very satisfied.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Online application was quick and easy and covered all my requirements. The plan compares favorably with other companies I have researched. I would hope that submitting a claim would be just as easy, although I am determined not to have the need.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
I was happy with the service I received, as well as the rate and coverage. My trip is in December and hope there will be no need to use the insurance. I would recommend Travelex Insurance Services to my friends and family.
Updated review: Aug. 31, 2018
After having a problem with buying a policy online, I reached out to Travelex. I have since heard from them and the problem seems to be resolved. Thank you for your assistance, Travelex!
Original Review: Aug. 27, 2018
I tried several times to purchase a policy online. I have purchased your product many times in the past, so I assumed this would be simple. I had to start over multiple times. I made several phone calls to explain the problems I was having. Only one person helped me with the problem but no one offered to place the order for me. The day that I called was a very busy day and every time I called for help I was on hold for quite a long time.
On my last attempt, It was stated that my time had expired & I needed to start all over. I started again for the 4th or 5th time. But before I completed the process, I checked my credit card & there was already a charge for the policy. I called Travelex again & she explained that I did indeed have a policy. Now, I hope that is the case as I would be very upset not to have a policy in place for this upcoming trip. Plus the fact that I may have placed 2 orders. Fortunately, I had the sense to check before I pressed that send button again with my credit card info.
Travelex would like to thank you for taking the time to post your review.
We do apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced when you were trying to enroll online and the hold times when you contacted our customer solutions department. Travelex prides ourselves on our exemplary customer service and we have taken this opportunity to escalate both issues within the appropriate departments.
We would like to further explain the process for purchasing a policy online. When a policy is created and not completed, for any reason, our system turns it into a quote. Follow up emails are sent twice on all quotes, to offer travelers the opportunity to complete the purchase.
In the future, should you wish to purchase a policy, our Customer Solutions Department has the ability to clone previous policies, to make the process easy and quick. The Customer Solutions Team is available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CST, at 1-800-228-9792.
Thank you again, and we hope you think of Travelex the next time you travel.
Kind Regards.Amber
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018
The purchasing process and the policy delivery was seamless. The web application is very easy to navigate and user friendly, makes the selection of plan alternatives and covered risks easy to understand. The price was competitive with other insurance carriers reviewed like Allianz and Travel Guard.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018
I've been buying travel insurance for many year and this year was the first time I had to use it. I bought Travel Select insurance and when I had to cancel our trip a week after it had started was no fun. I filed a claim and didn't lose all the money for the cruise and hotel that I had already prepaid. Jennifer was helping me and she did a great job.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018
The order and delivery process was fast and rather easy. I compared coverage from four different services before I decided on Travelex, for price and customer reviews. I would recommend this to a friend. I purchased the Cancellation/Interruption/Delay and Medical Coverage. We haven't left for our trip, but I'm hoping to not need the coverage.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018
Do not use Travelex to purchase travel insurance. If you need to change your plans and/or cancel your trip you will need to provide an extensive amount of information and include a statement from a doctor to receive reimbursement. I planned to take a rafting trip. Later, because of a previous medical condition, I decided to cancel the trip. I made this decision without consulting a doctor. The rafting company refunded all but $400 of my down payment. I contacted Travelex (actually Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance) on several occasions. When they did respond, I received the same runaround about needing a signed statement from a physician regarding diagnosis, treatment, and whether I was able to travel. I’ve sent numerous emails that were never answered. Long story short, I would rate this company at zero stars and would not use them to purchase travel insurance.
Your customer experience is very important to us at Travelex. We will personally reach out to the claims department, on your behalf, to obtain additional info regarding your claim.
Once we are able to review your situation, we will email you directly within 2 business days.
Kind Regards,Marcy
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018
My wife and I have been married 37 years are traveling to Italy for a very belated three-week honeymoon trip. My wife suggested it would be a good idea to get travel insurance, and we chose Travelex because they high ratings for customer satisfaction. We haven't purchased travel insurance before, and we had several questions, which were answered by a very patient and knowledgeable Travelex's customer service representative. Getting a policy online was easy, and the documentation was thorough and easy to understand. I hope we don't have to use our policy, but it is comforting knowing we have reliable coverage from a good company if we need it.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018
The customer service rep was thorough and precise in her understanding of our questions. She was a strong communicator. We have used your insurance company on multiple occasions, including our last trip to London in June-July 2018. On our upcoming trip, which pertained to our most recent call, we wanted to better understand pre-existing conditions terms and conditions.
Thank you for taking the time to post!
We appreciate the excellent rating. We are excited that you think of Travelex when you are insuring your travel arragements!
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018
Your website was easy to use and the plans were laid out in a logical fashion. The agent that I talked to was very helpful as well, explaining the differences in the plans, etc. I wish that I was able to purchase insurance for non US citizens as well since my daughter lives in the Republic of San Marino and will be joining us on this trip.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018
Feel the price and coverage was fair. Also thought the online was easy to navigate and loved the ability to get a one page confirmation of insurance with important numbers. For the future, try to see if any you can provide delayed baggage covers for 6 hours instead of 12.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018
The purchasing experience was pretty straightforward and simple. I liked that we were able to compare the different plans, and easily see the differences that were offered at the different price points. The add-on options were slightly confusing to me.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
My wife and I get travel insurance through you on all our overseas trips. It would be helpful if you allowed the creation of accounts on your site so we wouldn't have to re-enter all our information every time we buy insurance for a trip. That would also allow you to create a loyalty program that rewards your frequent customers.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
The experience I had purchasing the Travelex insurance was easy fast and took me less time than I had anticipated and was a fair price as far as I was concerned. I am going to hope if I need to cancel my trip that the results with doing that will be as painless!
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
Insurance was easy to purchase online, but we have not traveled yet... so we have no knowledge of how they would handle a claim. We were looking for a plan that would give us security before and during the trip. Hope it works out.
Reviewed July 27, 2018
I was looking for reasonable insurance for the trip we planned to ride the train across Canada and then cruise Alaska. I planned the entire trip myself. We have wanted to do this for years and didn't want to risk a major event ruining our big plans. The trip is expensive and pretty much once in a lifetime for us. Travelex insurance was the right level of coverage for a reasonable price to give us some peace of mind for our big trip.
Thank you for taking the time to post your reviews.
Travelex is happy that we were able to help you gain peace of mind for your exciting trip. We hope you enjoy your vacation and we look forward to insuring all your future trips
Thank you again and have a great day!
Reviewed July 26, 2018
Top notch. You have this process very quick and easy. I have used you multiple times and I have always been more than satisfied. Your simple online entry forms and explanations of all important points of the product are complete and very helpful.
Reviewed July 26, 2018
We've been buying travel insurance for years. About seven years ago a friend who's a travel agent recommended Travelex's Travel Select. Last year, for the first time, I had to file a claim for a cruise ticket that was paid in full and nonrefundable. We had no idea what to expect, but we were very pleasantly surprised. The process was reasonable, straightforward and businesslike. We were reimbursed every dime we'd paid. It was even timely. I have nothing but praise for Travelex's service. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone -- and already have. I'm happy to have a chance to say "thank you."
Reviewed July 25, 2018
I looked up couple of travel insurance companies online, before deciding on Travelex. They had more coverage at a much more affordable price than the rest. Online sign up process was easy, efficient and fast. Would use them for all my international travels and I do recommend them.
Reviewed July 25, 2018
The agent was very friendly and explained all my options and purchases with this plan. I was surprised that $20 round trip would cover so much, including missed or canceled flights, medical and other issues. That's all I have to say.
Reviewed July 23, 2018
Did not have to use it, but it was easy and quick to sign up for and was nice to have the peace of mind to have it In case I needed to use it. I felt like there was a good explanation of the process to take if you had to file a claim.
Reviewed July 23, 2018
From an ordering perspective, the process was quick and easy. Fortunately, I didn't need to use the insurance as the trip went off without a hitch, so I can't rate their response to claims. However, if it's as easy as the purchase process, and the low cost, it's a winner!
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
We are so happy to hear about your quick and easy experience purchasing our policy, and look forward to doing business with you again.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Reviewed July 21, 2018
The plans were clear and concise and easy to read. It was very helpful in making a decision. Travel insurance is difficult to compare and decide on plans, often times you do not know or have ever heard of the companies offering it. It was nice to actually recognize a company.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
My husband was hospitalized for four days with severe food poisoning in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Travelex was extremely helpful while we were in the hospital. We missed our flight to our next destination in southern Thailand. Travelex offered to help us cancel other flights we missed. I didn't ask for a hotel for me to stay in during this time because the hospital provided me a bed to sleep in his room and help take care of him. The hospital was nicer than most US hospitals I've seen.
After he was released from the hospital, Travelex gave us the option of either returning home early or catching us up with our trip. We chose the second option. They paid for a beautiful hotel for us to stay in Chiang Mai so he could fully recover, then paid for a flight to Bangkok so we could take our original return flight home. They paid for non-refundable costs of hotels, activities, and flights that we missed. Once we returned home, filing the claims was easy and we received a check in the mail two weeks later for the full amount we requested - no questions asked.
I can't believe how easy this insurance company was to deal with and how helpful they were while my husband was sick in the hospital. Great 24/7 customer service representatives (English-speaking Americans). I would recommend them to a friend. I insured my upcoming trip to Italy with them and will continue to use them in the future!
Reviewed July 18, 2018
I agree with some comments shown in the guidelines that "less fluff" would be better for me to get thru the sign up process and to be able to easily print a simple copy. Other than that, signing up was acceptable.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
While on vacation we had an issue where my wife's sunglasses were stolen. We were even able to catch the guy who did it on camera at the restaurant we were eating at. While there was little that we could do legally to retrieve the item, I was reassured by the fact I bought travel insurance which covered my items. Unfortunately the fine print labels key items such as eyeglasses un-insurable. If I had read all the items that were not going to be covered, I would not have purchased this plan. They should be more forthcoming about what is covered and what is not.
Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns, and we are sorry to hear of your frustrations while traveling.
All of our policy details are located on our website, for your review, prior to purchasing a protection plan.When you purchased the policy online, we emailed you a copy of the policy details to review. It is very important to review the Policy, as it explains all the benefits, coverages, limitations, and exclusions of the policy purchased. The document also contains all emergency numbers, should something happen while you are on your trip.
Our policies offer a Fifteen Day Look, which allows you fifteen days, or until your departure date, whichever is the first to occur, to review the policy after purchase. If for any reason during this review time period you are not satisfied with the policy, you can request a full refund, no questions asked.
We do empathize with the situation that happened on your trip, and we hope that your next trip goes smoothly.
Reviewed July 18, 2018
We found Travelex to be very easy to use over the internet. We have used them before and have had no issues or concerns with the company. We had to call them once and the person we talked to was very professional. Polite and answered our questions. I would recommend Travelex to anyone traveling.
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Travelex's website is easy to navigate. The coverage options are clearly stated. Using Travelex provides the necessary coverage. We have used Travelex in the past. Fortunately, we have not had to file a claim. If you have elderly parents/relatives who may pass unexpectedly, I wholeheartedly recommend Travelex coverage.
Reviewed July 15, 2018
I did a lot of comparing before I purchased the Travelex Insurance policy for my upcoming trip. Not only did they offer the best price, but the policy had the best coverage limits in every category. The strongest competitor was Allianz Global Insurance, which I have always used in the past. However, I am now very pleased with the policy limits and price with Travelex. I will continue to use Travelex for future trips.
Reviewed July 13, 2018
Making this purchase for our cruise coverage was so easy. After checking other sites, I found that Travelex Insurance had the best price and was the easiest site to navigate. Now, I know exactly where to go for travel insurance for my next voyage.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
This is the fourth time I purchase insurance for a trip. The site is very easy to use. You never know when you need it. My friend got sick on our last cruise, and as you can imagen the cost was very high and the insurance covered it and paid within a reasonable timeframe.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Getting the quote was very easy and the value for the money was great compared to some other plans. The plan provided all the necessary coverages at a great price. Coverage for pre-existing conditions for example was very important for us to have and this plan includes it at no additional cost.
Reviewed July 12, 2018
Our experience was good. We use travel insurance regularly but typically one of your competitors. They've always been good to us, even through some minor claims. However, for this trip their prices were too high. Our experience, and your reputation, are good so we went with you.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Please fix your web site so it will WORK for those with Google Chrome as their primary browser! Don't tell me to delete cookies etc and refresh--I know web sites and there's a problem with the way yours works with Chrome--I had the same issue months ago when I used Travel Ex to cover a trip in February--for god's sake fix this! I have exclusively used Travel Ex in the past and have great experience with filing claims and what is covered. I am, however, re-thinking this if I have to go to the trouble of changing my primary browser to something else just to book on your site!
Thank you for taking your time to express your concerns.
We will forward your information to our Technical Solutions Department so a member of the team can reach out to you. Please provide your contact information to tisreviews@travelexinsurance.com. Your experience with Travelex Insurance is very important to us.In the meantime, you can always call our Customer Solutions Department, or use our Travelex Insurance App (on both Apple and Android) to purchase a policy.
Thank you for your loyalty and we look forward to insuring all your future trips.
Kind Regards,Amber
Updated review: July 16, 2018
The company did respond in a positive manner and I will be submitting a claim and see where it goes from there for the 2 days as I did upgrade my insurance when I initially purchased the policy. Again, the issue was with the claims part of the company/personnel and not the insurance or the initial person who answered the phone and assisted in giving me the number and transferring me to the claims dept./company. That portion was excellent.
Original Review: July 11, 2018
Unfortunately the 2 people in claims that I spoke with were less than helpful and actually seemed like I was putting them out asking them questions. Very disappointed but the person who transferred me from your 800 number was polite and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience and we apologize for any frustrations.
Travelex prides itself on our exemplary customer service and we are happy to hear that the first person you talked to was polite and helpful.
We have contacted the Claim Administrator, who has listened to your phone calls, and they will be providing further coaching and training to their Claim Representatives.To date, there has not been a claim initiated on your policy. If you need to start this process you can use our Mobile App (on Android or IOS), Website (www.travelexinsurance.com), or call the Claim Department Monday - Friday, 7am-7pm CST, at 1-800-205-6054.
Travelex makes every effort to review all concerns from our travelers. If we can be of further service, please let us know.We hope you think of Travelex the next time you are looking to insure your travel!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed July 3, 2018
I have used Travelex currency exchange services before but did not realize that they offered travel insurance packages as well. I was investigating travel insurance options for an upcoming vacation in Europe and noticed Travelex as a provider. I compared the coverages of several providers and Travelex stood out as the best choice in regards to being the most functional with a high price/value offering. In addition, the Travelex online purchasing process was quick and simple - very user friendly. It also presented the coverages in a well defined and easily understood format.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
I found the website easy to use to see my options and choose the one that worked best for me. I was able to enter data and order insurance without any issues and got immediate confirmation. It was very easy for a first time user and I would recommend this site to others.
Reviewed July 1, 2018
The Travelex website is easy to use, and the various travel insurance plans are thoroughly explained and easy to review. The various travel plans are tailored for each individual traveler, and are also geared to the specific trips a traveler plans to take.
Reviewed June 28, 2018
I purchased my policy online. The process was quick and simple. I had heard about Travelex Insurance from my Berkshire Hathaway broker. Then after purchasing a trip from Our Gang Travel they gave me your brochure. I like that the process was painless and simple.
Original Review: June 25, 2018
I filed a claim 5/29/18 and still have not heard on a decision. This is not acceptable and your company should settle claims much faster! When I filed the claim I uploaded all the forms and supporting documents as requested.
Thank you for taking the time to write out your concerns for us.
Travelex strives to make the claim process easy and quick, however sometimes additional documentation is needed to clarify or process a claim. We have talked with your Claim Administrator and been advised that the additional documentation has been received, and the payment was made.
We want to thank you again, and we hope you have a great day!
Reviewed June 23, 2018
As always, the website was easy to use, but I did have a slightly different circumstance this time so called the Travelex assistance line. The agent was very friendly, professional, and extremely helpful and I had all my questions answered in a very short time. Travelex is by far the best travel insurance company I have had the opportunity to work with.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
Flight Insurance only - Quick, easy and reasonably priced. Reputable Company and trusted worldwide. That is why I use Travelex. Assured of coverage and I have a peace of mind when flying that in the event, GOD forbid, at least I leave financial security to my Love ones. It's worth the purchase (security) even though people believe nothing will happen; I just think it's better to be safe for a few dollars than not.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
It was very easy to purchase my Travelex policy online and read the options available in my state. My policy was clear on the contact info should I encounter an emergency on my trip. I was also able to assist my family in FL with purchasing their insurance.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
I am a frequent traveler but have only made 1 claim which was handled expeditiously and professionally. My wife and I were returning from a cruise to the Svalbard Archipelago 2 years ago, and our charter flight leaving Longyearbyen was delayed many hours. This resulted in us being diverted to an airport in Northern Norway, and missing our flight home from CDG airport Paris to Miami. We had to purchase a return ticket the following day, incurring hotel and airline ticket expenses that were not cheap. Travelex rapidly resolved this claim in a satisfactory manner.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
It’s important to our company to hear that our claims processes are fair and reimbursement for losses are received promptly. We are glad that you were able to get everything settled after coming home from your trip.
Thank you again and we look forward to insuring all your future trips!
Reviewed June 18, 2018
Highly professional service and easy to sign up. I have used before and was pleased with easy signup. Price was competitive with other providers of this type of insurance and that was important also. I have recommended to others in the past.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
It was very easy to do this online. Before I purchased online, I had some questions. I spoke to a to lady (I think her name was Kelsey) on the phone and she was so helpful and kind to talk to. The price was most reasonable too.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
When I called for clarification on various policies, I had difficulty getting clear answers to specific questions. The person I talked with was focused mostly on up-selling. Her answers were vague and she kept repeating that a more expensive policy was "best," without providing the type of detailed information that would allow me to make my own decision as to what was best for me.
Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns.
After reviewing the call made to our Customer Solutions department, we are able to confirm that all of your questions were answered correctly based on our policies. It is important to note that all of the benefits are determined at the time of a claim, based on the information and documentation provided, so we are unable to guarantee any coverage or benefits over the phone prior to a claim be processed.
Travelex offers two different policies that have multiple benefits while traveling, our Travel Basic and Travel Select. Our Travel Select policies are normally recommended when traveling internationally, or doing a trip that involves adventurous activity. The Travel Basic policy, while it does offer coverage when traveling international, it does not have any additional benefits when taking trips with adventurous components. We will take time to address your concerns with our Customer Solutions department, however we hope that this helps clarify the answers you were given on the phone.
Thank you again, and we hope you have a great trip!
Reviewed June 13, 2018
First of all, getting rid of the yearly policies was a REALLY bad ideas for business travelers. Nevertheless, we went ahead and purchased a single policy for a roundtrip overseas business flight. For AD&D only. When his boss decided at the last minute to extend the trip from June 8th until June 15th... totally out of my husband's control... they told us there was NO WAY to amend the insurance. Really? So Travelex is happy to take your money for a Roundtrip flight... but Heaven forbid you need to amend your return trip home. We used to use them for years. Now we are DONE.
Travelex wants to thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns and suggestions.
Travelex Insurance did experience a change in our products and underwriter in November of 2017. At the current time, we do not have a plan that is available for multiple trips throughout the year. We are aware that there are still travelers who would like this type of plan and are in the process of evaluating options for an annual plan in the future. In reference to changes to the plan you purchased, the Flight Insure policy, can be changed after it is purchased, but it can not be changed after the return date has passed.
In the future should any changes need to be made prior to the return date listed on the policy, you can always call our Customer Solutions Department during business hours, M-F 8:00am-7:00 pm, or leave a message after business hours. You can also email them at CustomerSolutions@TravelexInsurance.com. All requests are based on the date that the email was sent or the date the voicemail was left.
We hope that this helps clarify our procedures when it comes to altering policies after the purchase, and we hope that you consider Travelex for your future trips.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
Easy quote and purchase - I have heard only good things about Travelex especially from a lady whose husband became ill on a cruise and they needed to use their insurance. She was extremely happy and only had good things to say. I have bought travel insurance previously but fortunately have never needed to use it.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
I did not have to use the plan but the coverages for the price were excellent. I had the peace of mind I needed to purchase the trip knowing that issues with my carriers and providers would not cause me to lose financially. Likewise, having the security of knowing that we were covered medically for services and evac was also key. In the past I experienced an acute injury while traveling internationally that required surgery, so I understand the value first hand. Great job.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
I e-mailed several questions I had about your coverage for an upcoming cruise around the Greek islands and received a personal response that was detailed and answered my questions fully. I hope we won't have to use the insurance, but I feel confident Travelex will respond quickly if we do.
Reviewed June 10, 2018
As always, it was super easy to apply for Travelex Insurance online. There are side by side comparisons so you can decide which policy fits your needs the best. It is very affordable for the protection offered. Now we can relax and anticipate our upcoming trip.
Reviewed June 8, 2018
We have travel/cruised twice a year for the past 6+ years and being in our senior years we ALWAYS purchase Travelex Insurance. While traveling with friends a few years ago, whom we encouraged to also by Travelex insurance, they experienced a medical condition that left them disembarked in a foreign country. Travelx served them well, very well indeed.
We never thought that something like that would ever happen to us, but it did, just 3 months ago while in Sydney Australia in route to catch a cruise ship to New Zealand. My wife was hospitalized there for 10 days and our American medical insurance was useless to us. If we had not had Travel Insurance the hospital would not have admitted her without a VERY VERY large cash deposit. To make matters worse, our cruise ship left without us.
Travelex was wonderful. They handled everything, from the financials to the scheduling and got us home safely after 2 weeks living in stress, in a foreign country. Once home Travelex made us whole again, reimbursing us for all vacation travel expenses, cruise costs, and paid off the hospital and doctors in Sydney Australia. How Wonderful Is That!
Reviewed June 7, 2018
I made a mistake when I listed the cost of the trip and I contacted them right away. They immediately rectified the problem and saved me some money. I have also used them and had a hospitalization and missed our flight home. They took care of all expenses and got us home (yes, to our door) and I had our money in two weeks from filing papers. I use them for every trip out of the country and “don’t leave home without it”!
Reviewed June 7, 2018
I was very content with Travelex Insurance, for the peace of mind to travel. I had a dental problem in Bogota and I was refunded immediately upon my return. Another time I got sick in Dubai and again when I returned I got paid right away. I always recommend Travelex to my friends. Thank you.
Reviewed June 6, 2018
My only comment so far is that I had to purchase the policy online because I couldn't get thru to a real person. Kept getting the "all of our agents are busy serving others" message. Other than that, the coverage seems to offer the best price/coverage compared to other policies. Can't vouch for what it's like to make a claim because I haven't taken the trip yet.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We are currently experiencing higher than normal call volumes which has resulted in longer than normal wait times. However, if you have any questions, you can always email our Customer Solutions department at CustomerSolutions@TravelexInsurance.com . Their goal is to respond to all emails within 24 hours of receiving them.
Thank you again for sharing your experience and we hope you have fun traveling.
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed June 6, 2018
I have never had to contact Travelex with any issues but getting set up has always been easy. The site is clear and simple to navigate. You were highly recommended to me by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
Reviewed June 6, 2018
It is not easy to locate the page of the Flight only Insurance each time I tried to do it. If you can add an easy to find link, it would be a big plus for anyone who tries to purchase the Flight Only Insurance. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to write your concerns.
Travelex strives to make our website easy and quick, for reviewing and purchasing our policies.We will forward your recommendation to the appropriate department.
However, in the meantime, when purchasing online you can click on ‘Flight Insurance’ on the left side of the page and then click the orange ‘Buy Now’ button, this will allow you to quickly get to just the flight policy.Alternatively, you can always call our Customer Solutions department at 1-800-228-9792, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm CST. They are able to quickly copy all the information from your previous policy and get you a new policy for your next trip.
Thank you again, and we look forward to insuring all your future travels.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
Have used your services many times. Your rates are fair and we have been lucky not to have had any issues with our travels in the past. Hopefully this continues with our latest policy in July 2018. Your website has been easy and quick to use. Will keep using your services in the future. Thank you.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
I have been using Travelex travel insurance for almost 15 years and have used your website almost that whole time. I find the site easy to use and very straightforward. Never had any problems. You guys do a good job. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
Now that I've aged out of MedJet and World Nomad travel insurance at age 70, I decided to choose Travelex based on reviews from several travel websites. Purchasing my policy was very easy and went without any glitches. Since I haven't actually taken my trip yet, and so haven't any experience with making a claim, I can't comment on that aspect of the service. But I feel like I have good coverage should anything go awry.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
I have always been impressed with the service provided by Travelex, from my trip to Czech Republic, to Peru, to Thailand and other destinations, Travelex have been my companion. I have told all my traveling companions about the wonderful service and the quick response of Travelex. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
The service was easy to access, easy to understand, and straightforward as to the pricing and coverages. The website was much more organized than I had experienced with other carriers. The premium appears to be a reasonable one with excellent coverages.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
I found it misleading the term "upgrade" regarding auto insurance. It seemed to me that "upgrade" implies you already are covered to some level with car insurance and "upgrade" means if you wish to get additional coverage. I was not able to speak to anyone over the weekend to clarify as the help desk was not open. It seems very expensive (over $700) for my trip.
Thank you for taking the time to write out your concerns.
On all of our policies, we use the term “upgrade” to mean improve the policy. The policy that you purchased comes with a base level of coverage, from there you can add or increase different benefits as you need for your trip. In order to keep the cost reasonable, we do not include Car Rental as a base benefit, because it is not needed for all trips. While the upgrades do change the cost of the policy, the base price of the policy is based on the age of travelers and the trip cost that you are insuring.
Our Customer Solutions Department is open from 8:00am – 7:00pm CST, Monday-Friday. During this time, they are available to answer any and all questions you might have about the policy and its benefits. We do offer a 10-Day Review Period, after purchase, to give our travelers a chance to review the policy, and ask any questions they might have.
We want to thank you again for your review, and we hope you enjoy your trip.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
We have not had to use Travelex on this trip (Flight and Cruise on NCL). However, Travelex is always highly rated and we like the fact that the plan we had is not secondary to any other insurance. That means we don't have to file for a claim twice only once.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
Glad we didn't have to use it, but easy to purchase! The forms were easy to fill out, and I appreciate the price as well. I've used this on two trips now, and for a group of 2 travelers it's affordable. I tried to look at the cost for a larger group with two travelers in their 60's, and it was prohibitive. We'll still continue when just the two of us are traveling.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
Did a little bit of research and google search online along with reading reviews before doing a comparison of coverages vs. prices. I was trying to compare independent companies and products with what the river cruise line was selling me. We looked at 6 in-depth and decided on Travelex because it had the best intersection of our needs, good reviews and decent prices!
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I didn't need to contact Travelex after my trip, but it was nice to know I had insurance if necessary. The Travelex plan covers all the things that concerned me prior to going, mainly, an unexpected accident, and I felt more secure having it.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
It was not a problem to tell what I needed and none to get what I wanted. One of the easiest travel ins I bought and to get cancel any reason ins as well. There really is not any reason not to buy ins. through this company.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
I have purchased many Travelex policies in past years. Many time I have not purchase the trip cancellation part of the coverage. I did this by filling out all the information on the first page, then going to the second page and checking the box that said "delete trip cancellation." I attempted to do the same this time but could not find the box to check to delete the trip cancellation coverage. I looked everywhere, and filled out the form a few times to be sure I wasn't making a mistake. Finally, frustrated, I call an agent. He told me that the company had switched carriers last November and changed the way coverage was ordered, and that the checkbox was no longer used. He instructed me to enter one dollar as the cost of the trip, which I did and got the policy. I believe you should have explained this change on the first page of the application to keep from causing the frustration I had.
Thank you for taking the time to post your review.
Travelex has recently partnered with a new underwriter, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, to create a new suite of travel products for our travelers.While some things in our policies did change, such as how to purchase without trip cancellation, more benefits were added to make these products more customizable.
We did try to bring notice of the product change on our main page by mentioning that we have new plans available, above the option to a quote and purchase the policies.
That being said, your suggestion related to the purchase path is much appreciated, and we will notify the applicable department, to enhance the website, to better explain how to purchase without Trip Cancellation
We thank you for being a long time Travelex customer, and we value our customers feedback and the experience they have with Travelex Insurance.Travelex looks forward to insuring all your future trips.
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed May 18, 2018
After I ordered a policy online, I was unsure I had done it correctly since it involved a move and potential change of address before the travel date. I called and got great, prompt customer service on the phone. Made me feel good about the company.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
It was easy to book but what I wasn't sure when I booked was if I should include cruise excursions and dining plans in the amount of the itinerary or just use the base cost of the cruise. Other than that it was easy.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
The Travelex customer service person was very cheerful, knowledgeable and professional in answering my phone questions prior to ordering my policy. I have confidence that if needed, I will be in competent hands. Prior to my vacation I will probably have a few more questions.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
Not happy you don't covered Puerto Rico anymore. For the last several years I have been buying from you the insurance travel for my mother. It was very upsetting for me when I was going to buy her this year insurance and you don't provide this service anymore.
Thank you for taking the time to post about your concerns.
Travelex Insurance Services has recently changed underwriters to Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, which produced new versions of our Travel Basic and Travel Select. Due to State/Territory Regulations, our new products are currently filed in the 50 States, plus DC. Because of this, we are only able to offer policies to U.S Citizens that reside in one of the 50 states, or DC.
Again, we want to thank you for your post, and we wish you the best in all your future travels.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
It was recommended by a friend to use Travelex. I used it two years ago and decided to use it again this time. It was quick and easy to get the coverage I wanted. I would use it again in the future if needed.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
It was very simple to get the quote online, compare the coverages and purchase the desired coverage. Your website is very easy to navigate. The final documents are then sent to my email for me to save. Couldn't be any simpler than that.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
We have purchased your travel insurance for several years for all our travels. Your sales people have always been very helpful. We have never had to file a claim but we feel confident we would be very satisfied and our claim would be handled honestly and professionally.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
I definitely appreciated the very efficient signup process, rates were reasonable too. A bit of peace of mind that the policy is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, a known and respected company. Thank you for the good service.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
We feel much safer traveling with your insurance to back us up. During one trip we were robbed and Travelex replaced the items with no hassles. Many people do not understand the costs to "get you back home" if you are sick or injured in a foreign country. We use your service on every trip and would recommend for travelers.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review.
It’s important to our company to receive feedback that our claims processes are fair and reimbursement for losses are received promptly. We are glad that we were able reimburse you after your unfortunate incident while traveling.
Thank you again, and we look forward to insuring all your future trips!
Reviewed May 4, 2018
Travelex made the claim forms and application process so simple. The BEST part was the speed with which I was reimbursed for my trip cancellation. Travelex will always be my #1 insurance company for travel. Thank you so much for the pleasant and satisfying experience.
Reviewed May 3, 2018
The Policies were written in a manner that was fairly easy to understand (unlike a lot of insurance policies). The website was easy to use and it didn't take long to find what we needed. Travelex was recommended by a friend and we will recommend it to others.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
Before booking my insurance on-line, I called into Travelex to speak to a representative and ask questions about my trip with a non-related family member and how the coverage would work. The agent was very knowledgeable and was able to address all of my questions. She offered to book the insurance then, but I opted to do it online instead.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
Travelex Insurance Services has provided me with the coverage I need for my upcoming travel adventure-of-a- lifetime, which is, participating in the YIVO (Institute for Jewish Research) unique tour of Jewish Galicia and Ukraine to experience the landscapes, environment, and culture that influenced artists and writers such as Shai Agnon, I.L. Peretz, Isaac Babel, Bruno Schulz, Paul Celan and other poets.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
This is my third time using Travelex. It is always a pleasure to use. Easy to fill out and coverage, to include the per existing conditions, really meets my needs. A few years ago I had a relatively small claim, and it was comprehensively paid, quickly, and without a fuss. I gladly recommend your outfit for travel insurance.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
To this date I still do not where or if I am getting anything from anyone. Response was extremely slow and could not be less personal. Your phone poor hold times are absolutely outrageous. I find it interesting that you would send out a SURVEY. Why would I want to on my next trip pick your insurance company?
Thank you for taking the time to let us know of your experience with Travelex Insurance.
We are experiencing higher than normal call volumes which has resulted in longer than normal wait times. We are happy to advise you that we are currently in the final stage of training new Customer Solutions Representatives which, in the near future, should reduce our hold times and uphold our exemplary customer service goals.
We did see that you contacted our Customer Solutions Department twice, and we are happy to report that both of your calls had a hold time of under four minutes. Our surveys are sent out to all our travelers, to hear about their stress-free travel, and to learn if there are any issues, so that we can improve our customer’s experience.
Travelex also contacted the claims department on your behalf and to date there has been no claim started. If you have a loss related to your trip and would like to initiate a claim, please contact our Claims Department at 1-866-968-2061, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-7pm CST.
Kind Regards,Amber McMahon
Reviewed April 25, 2018
Was easy to compare with available competitors online and make a decision. We have used them in the past with excellent results when we missed our flight out of Calente, Argentina back to Buenos Aires. The new trip coverage was cheaper with same coverage. Past experience made it easy to choose!!!
Reviewed April 19, 2018
I have been purchasing travel insurance through Travelex since 2010. I travel internationally at least once a year and I never leave home without it. I know that I would rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. It gives me peace of mind every time that I travel.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
Selecting and purchasing travel insurance online has always been a straightforward experience. I always chuckle when I receive this survey since real product quality is yet to be tested as I have not filed a claim. Fortunately, after thousands of miles of travel domestically and overseas, I have yet to require filing a claim. I am hoping probability stays on my side in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to post!
We hope that your trip goes as smoothly as possible. However, in the event that something goes wrong, our claims process is now easier than ever. You can start a claim, upload documents, and check the status of your claim all from your phone, using the Travelex Insurance Services Claims App. We also have more traditional options available including our website, email, call, fax, and mail.
Thanks again and we look forward to insuring all your future travel!
Reviewed April 18, 2018
The process for choosing and purchasing my travel insurance was very simple and straightforward. It was clear what the coverage was, and the way it was listed was helpful. I believe I received good coverage for the money, and I would go to Travelex again in the future.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
Made everything easy. Thank you for such an easy website to the traveler who has virtually no experience with getting travel insurance before. I am totally new to booking my own flights. This is the first trip where I had to get my own travel insurance.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
We purchase our Travelex Insurance online. The site was easy to read and understand. All information was clearly presented with side by side comparisons of the different plans. Payment with a credit card was easy as well. This is the second time we have used Travelex for our travel insurance.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I used Travelex last year and had a claim which they processed and paid me without any issue as I had all my receipts. I am using them again for my current trip. The price is very fair. I recommend them for your Travel Insurance.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
We are so happy to hear about your good claims experience and look forward to doing business with you again.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed April 13, 2018
It was extremely easy to order Travel insurance. We didn't have to use it while travelling abroad, thankfully, but it was very inexpensive, so not a waste of money. I was even able to order travel insurance for my husband after he'd already started his trip.
Reviewed April 12, 2018
We didn't want to spend the money but have always gotten the trip insurance in the past and always figure it's worth the price for the peace of mind, so we did it again. Travelex makes the experience so easy and painless and you know exactly what you're getting into.
Reviewed April 12, 2018
I've been purchasing travel insurance for international travel for many years through Travelex, and have overall been very pleased with the coverage, rates, user-friendly Website, and ease of access to estimating plan cost and purchasing a policy. Rates seem to me competitive, and coverage sufficient. Thank you.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I put my birth date in many many times and it would not accept it. Also the entry after the birth date it would not accept. Can't remember what that one was. I ended up having to call my Travel Agent to enter the information for me. Our trip includes 9 people and at least 5 of them experienced the same problem and ended up calling our Travel Agent. This needs fixed. I use your company and it is recommended by my Travel Company.
Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review, and we are sorry to hear about your frustrations.
We have forwarded your concerns to the appropriate department to help make sure our website is functioning correctly and smoothly.
In the future, you may call our Customer Solutions Center and purchase over the phone, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm CST, at 1-800-228-9792. Our Customer Solutions Representative can duplicate policy information, to make purchasing multiple policies quick and painless.
Thank you for your purchase and we hope you have a great trip!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed April 4, 2018
Very easy to purchase. We have not taken our trip yet and I have not made any claims, so I can't rate that aspect of the policy. I bought on the urge of a relative who did have insurance and had to cancel a trip due to illness and only suffered a small loss on the trip because the insurance covered most of it.
Reviewed March 29, 2018
Travel plan was for 4 individuals... We did not experience any problems in completing form and submitting info for purchase of insurance... Selecting plan was easy too. Purchase and receipt of plan was done in order and timely response... plan to go with Travelex again on next trip.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
Easy, fast and cost effective way to buy travel insurance. It's also a trusted company belonging to the Birkshire-Hathaway family group. The online process was easy to complete, the plans were easy to select and the processing time was quick and efficient. I am happy to recommend Travelex for all of your travel insurance needs.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
My wife fell sick in the Alaska cruise in July - Aug last year and we had to go to Emergency at Juneau. We filed the medical expenses claim after return. Travelex reimbursed the appropriate amount without any hassle. We traveled to Italy in Nov 2017 and bought travel insurance from them. We are going to two trips this year and already bought insurance from Travelex.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
I have used Travelex in the past and have always been happy with their service. They are inexpensive compared to other companies and it's easy to purchase and understand their policies. I will continue to use this company for future trips!
Reviewed March 26, 2018
I was very pleased with prompt response and reimbursement of my bill. Printed all the necessary papers from website to fill out and Dr. had provided me with all her paperwork, so very easy to scan everything and submit online. Received satisfactory response next day.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We are sorry to hear that your trip did not go as planned, but we are happy to hear that our claims processes are fair and your reimbursement for losses were received so quickly.
Thank you again and have a wonderful day!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed March 25, 2018
HORRIBLE SERVICE AND WILL NEVER BUY FROM TRAVELEX AGAIN!!! Wait time on the phone is long. Other travel insurances have no wait time. Berkshire Insurance Company is horrible. Totally different comments and answers from Travelex company employees and the insurance company employees. Get on the same page. Don’t have two stories and answers. Also, Berkshire insurance company has no definite answer in what it covers. “Maybe” and “depends” are its favorite words. Will never buy from Travelex again. It actually deserves 0 stars but I can’t put no stars.
We thank you for taking the time to post about your concerns.
Travelex Insurance is experiencing higher than normal call volumes which has resulted in longer than normal wait times. We are happy to advise you that we are currently in the final stage of training new Customer Solutions Representatives which, in the near future, should reduce our hold times and uphold our exemplary customer service goals.
We did review the 2 phone calls that you made to our Customer Solutions Department and during both calls you were provided correct information regarding the benefits of the policy that was purchased. The Claim Administrator also reviewed the call to the claims department and found that the only topic discussed was how to make a claim.
Insurance is highly regulated and in order to confirm coverage, completed claim forms and documentation are an important part of the claim process in order to validate coverage as it relates to the specific conditions as listed in the plan purchased. Prior to a claim being filed and adjudicated, benefits cannot be guaranteed, as they are highly dependent on the documentation submitted at the time of a claim.
We hope that this response clarifies our position in this matter and resolves your concerns. Should you have any additional questions please feel free to contact the Claim Administrator at 1-855-205-6328, Mon-Fri 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CST.
Kind Regards,Amber McMahon
Reviewed March 25, 2018
Agent was very helpful, answered all my questions, and was very meticulous in rechecking all Information I submitted. Sarah was able to provide me with the policy I was looking for. I would definitely use this company again for future traveling.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
I emailed what I believe are all of the documents necessary to file a claim for trip interruption claim over the weekend. I’ve left two messages for the person handling my claim. I have not received any response. I am surprised and disappointed.
We want to thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns and we are sorry to hear that your trip did not go as planned.
Please keep in mind that insurance is highly regulated. The Claim Administrator received your completed claim forms and supporting documentation on March 12, 2018. The Claim Examiner promptly assessed the claim and payment was released March 20, 2018 (within 7 business days).
We are happy to advise, that the reimbursement was processed on March 21, 2018, therefore you should receive it in your bank account within the next 24 – 48 hours. If you have any questions regarding your claim, please contact the Claim Administrator at 1-855-205-6054, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm CST.
We hope that the above addresses your concerns and we look forward to insuring all your future trips!
Kind Regards,Amber
Reviewed March 14, 2018
Obtaining a quote and purchase was easy. My trip is not until June. We will have to wait and see what happens if an issue should arise. I choose Travelex due to its high ratings and easy access. The policy details are clear.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
Sign up was smooth and easy. We preferred reviews we read about people's claims experience with you over what we read about other companies. Rates were comparable. Of course, the proof is in what happens if we actually need to use the insurance. Wish us luck!
Thank you for taking the time to post your review.
We hope your trip is as smooth and easy as your sign-up process was!We look forward to insuring all your future travel plans.
Thank you again, and have a wonderful day!
Reviewed March 14, 2018
We have used Travelex for our travel insurance needs several times, and will continue to use them. I have a pre-existing condition, and if we buy the insurance within 21 days of our deposit on the trip, we are covered. The peace of mind that this insurance gives us is great. And the cost is comparable to other travel insurance, we have found.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
I have only recently purchased trip insurance and it is for a trip we will take in the fall 2018. So, I can only comment on the pre-purchase and purchase experiences. Generally, I think your website provides useful disclosures about what's covered and what's not and provides clear differentiation of the various products you offer (basic, select, etc.). It was good to be able to download and read the policy before committing to purchase. Purchase process was straightforward. One of your strong assets needs more prominence on your website: the insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway. Insurance is only as good as the underlying insurer and Berkshire is the gold standard.
Travelex Insurance Services Company Information
- Company Name:
- Travelex Insurance Services
- Address:
- 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 300
- City:
- Omaha
- State/Province:
- NE
- Postal Code:
- 68114
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.travelexinsurance.com