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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is one of the largest travel insurance companies and offers proven trip protection for vacations across the world. Allianz travel insurance helps cover the cost of delays, medical expenses and even cancellations. Plus, coverage also includes free access to assistance services like interpreters.

Pros
  • Affordable price
  • Straightforward coverage
  • Multiple coverage levels
  • Worldwide assistance
Cons
  • Can only cancel for specific reasons
  • Coverage not always flexible
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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017

    I was very upset that I wasn't going to make my vacation with my family. I've never had pneumonia before so fine time to start now. Getting my money back on the flight was my primary concern once I knew I couldn't fly out. The ease at which I was able to file a claim and effortlessly get it approved astounded me. I was surprised at how quickly it went through and I received my check. Thank you for the hassle free experience at a time when I was frustrated enough.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    My claim was managed satisfactorily in a timely manner but it was difficult making a phone call overseas to get the expenses pre-approved. I had to wait until offices were open during United States time I believe. My claim was submitted via email and that was easy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    We appreciate you refunding our hotel purchased on Hotwire during a difficult time of loss for us. This helped ease a potential financial burden that could have been placed on us during this time. The claims process was easy and money refunded in a timely manner.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Thank you for your quick response to the claim I recently submitted. It was submitted on July 26 and I received the payment by August 4. Thank you very much and I would highly recommend your company to anyone.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Thank you for my refund and understanding my circumstances. I will continue to use your service and recommend it to others. For I plan to do a fair amount of traveling. It's nice to know I am dealing with a company that is fair and not out to collect customers money, without providing true service. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Pleased that a check was mailed promptly to reimburse me for travel fees incurred due to a delay. An airline delay caused us to miss our train (the last one from the airport) and we needed to find an alternate route home. Thank you.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    I had to cancel a trip due to my husband's illness. The claim form was easy to navigate and didn't require an excessive amount of "backup." The reimbursement check was sent quickly. I felt the cost of the policy was very well worth it, given the outcome, and will definitely sign up with them again.

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    Online & App

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Although claim was paid the web site lacks specificity when submitting supporting documents and is overly generic in content. No feedback on claim ever received after filing except when approved and paid. There is much room for improvements to the Allianz claim web site.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Allianz made it easy to file my claim. All the information and instructions I needed to submit my claim was clearly stated. Great experience. They were easy to work with and very helpful over the phone. I would purchase travel insurance again from Allianz if I ever needed it again.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    I recently flew to Alaska from Central New York. Because of the distance, I decided to purchase travel insurance. Thank goodness I did because I was delayed in Philadelphia due to bad weather in the Midwest. There was no way that I would get to Los Angeles in time to connect with my flight to Anchorage. It was either stay overnight in Philly or LA. I opted to stay in Philly. The airlines wouldn't set me up overnight because the delay was weather-related. I submitted an Allianz Global Assistance Claim to recoup my hotel and meal expenses. The individuals that I spoke with were knowledgeable, very courteous and helpful. I received a check for the full amount of my expenses in less than the 14 days (maximum) that I was told. I want to thank Allianz. I have already purchased trip insurance for my next two trips. It is worth every penny.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    First I never received any answer from you, my understanding was when I bought the insurance I could change the date without paying any fee. I end up paying 38 dollars that I did not have. Until now no answer. But the gentlemen who assisted on the phone was very polite.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsOnline & App

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    We purchased airline tickets online and had an option to cover our trip in the event we needed to cancel due to illness. I ticked the box yes and paid for the insurance. The only information provided on the airline reservation from Allianz Global is "Thank you for choosing Allianz Global Assistance trip protection. If you make any changes to your travel plans, please contact Allianz Global Assistance to update your coverage".

    As it happened my partner became ill and we needed to cancel both the cruise and the airline. The cruise was easy - Traveler's Insurance processed the $7000 return within 10 days. Allianz Global is another matter - it's been 4 months! I uploaded the requested documents several times on their website, but the documents still showed as being needed. I called repeatedly to no avail. Several times their telephone lines were out of service, and selecting a number option on the phone eventually resulted in directing you to their website (which is never updated).

    After several complaints via email I was advised that the documents were being reviewed and additional information was needed by the doctor. This was provided at least twice. After all is said is done, Allianz Global has informed us that we are not entitled to reimbursement due to a preexisting condition by my partner. Apparently in the 10 minutes one is allotted to reserve an airline ticket, book a seat and purchase insurance one is suppose to be aware of this particular detail. With Traveler's Insurance the preexisting contract language was stated as up front as part of the purchase. This company will spend months of your time and their time to deny a claim! Allianz Global is a disreputable firm. Beware!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    Did not think I really would need insurance, but because of the amount of money involved, decided to purchase it. Glad I did and when things went different than planned, they took care of it with only a little effort. I recommend it and the cost is so much less than the travel group costs!

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    Process

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    After I got sick and had to cancel my plane ticket, I submitted my information to get a refund. It was the fastest refund I have ever received in an online transaction! The process was easy and not at all complicated. I will definitely buy insurance from this company again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I am very impressed with the efficiency of Allianz Global Assistance. Recently, I had to cancel a trip for medical reasons after I'd booked non-refundable airline tickets. This is my first travel insurance claim and I was expecting a hassle and a long delay before it was paid. To my delight, the claim was paid as soon as I provided the doctor's statement and receipt. I'm impressed!

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    Years ago I had to cancel a trip due to illness. It was a costly experience for me, and I became an advocate for purchasing travel insurance as a result. Having travel insurance paid off recently when I cancelled a trip due to my mother's hospitalization. Filing a claim with Allianz was easy, and my money was promptly refunded.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    Although I have bought travel insurance many times, this is the first time, thankfully, that I have actually had to use it. My claim for a delayed trip was reviewed, approved and paid quickly. Thank you.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    Cancelled JetBlue Flight - 8-10-17 I would like to thank Allianz for their professional, courteous, and prompt customer service. I did have a little difficulty with their website (I was told it was being upgraded, or something to that effect) but, when I called customer service, the representative was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional, and "listened" to what I had to say. My claim was processed very quickly and I was delighted when I learned I would be receiving full payment for my claim. True to their word, the check arrived in the mail within a few days. Now that's great customer service, right from beginning to end.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    My wife twisted her ankle really bad and needed medical treatment. X-rays did not show any broken bones, but she was in excruciating pain and cannot walk. Doctor prescribed a walking boot to stabilize the foot. All expenses were paid by Allianz and the claim was processed very efficiently.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    For a long time I have been purchasing Allianz coverage with my rentals. I was always afraid that in the event of some unexpected damage, the third party insurance would let me down. Thankfully this company actually paid the claim. While I had to cancel the initial check due to change of address, it looks like they are arranging an electronic payment. Assuming that goes through, this company has been excellent. I will stick with them.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I had the best experience with this Allianz. You never want to have to use travel insurance since it means something went wrong before or during your trip. Thankfully, filing a claim was fairly simple and the customer service support was fantastic. I will definitely buy travel insurance next time I travel.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    They gave me confidence in booking my flight knowing that if anything unexpected comes up, Allianz will be there to assist! Thank you for all of your help! I will definitely be using your services again and will be recommending your services to all my friends!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I emailed the paperwork and faxed the receipts thinking this is going to be a disaster. I was thrilled to have an response within 5 days and a check within 2 weeks. Thank you for being there as the airlines no longer care about customer service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I had this policy for my trip and I used it. It worked perfect. When I hurt my back playing ping pong I visited a doctor. I got the proper treatment, paid for it and was reimbursed when I returned home. I felt secure and protected with it. Next time I travel I will buy it again.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    Due to a canceled flight and a placement on a later flight, I had to book a room at a more expensive hotel for a night and pay more for a car rental because the original rental agency had nobody at the desk after 11 PM. I was reimbursed the extra cost by Allianz after forwarding the necessary documents. Quite satisfied with their cooperation.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    We canceled flights because of an emergent significant health issue. The response was prompt, questions answered, the process explained, and updates given, all with courteous respect, concern, and support. This resulted in a swift resolution. Thank you for your understanding and fine service.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I usually purchase trip insurance for my longer, more expensive trips, but I've never had to use it before. I would have been doubled over with pain and just miserable if I had gone on my trip. It was nice that I didn't have to lose money on top of being sick.

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    Process

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I was shocked at how quickly my claim was processed, completed and my money was refunded. The process was very easy and easy to follow. They reached out almost immediately and within a few days, my money had been refunded. I highly recommend this company, especially if you have health problems.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    My husband had a stroke and I was unable to take my trip to visit family. Allianz was very sympathetic and helpful. Mia at Allianz helped me. I was very pleased with the speedy response and helpfulness of your representative.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I have purchased several rental car policies and a couple trip policies throughout the years. This was my first claim. My rental agency was Hertz and they were very helpful also. I submitted the claim on my iPhone/iPad through the mobile site and uploaded all necessary docs. The claim was simple and mostly clear. I had a little trouble seeing my uploaded docs at first but found them after a brief search. My claim was processed (and paid) in the appropriate time. Since my quotes were in Australian currency I had to wait until the charge reflected on my credit card to give an accurate amount in USD but that was the only bottleneck. I totally recommend everyone to use Allianz Global Assistance insurance.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    The service was excellent! I was very happy to be enrolled. They were very understanding about my situation and refunded my claim promptly. I definitely recommend to my friends and will use the service always. Thank you for your great assistance.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I travelled to Chicago on Amtrak. When I booked my flight home, I had about 5 hours to get to O'Hare from Union Station. However that all changed when the train was over 3 hours late. Thank goodness I had purchased insurance on my plane ticket. It cost almost $200 to change my ticket to another flight. Allianz made it easy to file my claim online, and they reimbursed me quickly. It was well worth the small premium. I would definitely recommend it for anyone planning a trip. I know I won't travel without it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We booked a trip to see our dear friend, Jen, who is fighting lymphoma. We were scheduled to fly out on Monday but Jen was unexpectedly hospitalized on Saturday with an infection that required her to be in quarantine. I immediately contacted the airline who charged me a $125 cancellation fee and then contacted Allianz for how to proceed. After a few easy steps, I am happy to say the full refund check was deposited this past week. All in all, it took 2 weeks which included a few days for me to gather back up information. I will never travel again without this insurance. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I had never had to file a claim for trip interruption insurance before, but Allianz made filing online easy. I could track the progress of my claim and was pleasantly surprised to have a reimbursement check in hand within two weeks of filing the claim.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I'm happy with the results and even happier that I had the coverage. Due to unexpected health concerns on flying overseas, the least I was expecting was a voucher. Definitely worth the money to spend on insurance to cover the large amount for my ticket.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    My Collision Damage Waiver claim was very straightforward, I had a flat tire with my rental car. So I got reimbursed the total amount as expected. I am happy with the experience and the website says claim will be processed in max 10 days but mine was processed in 15, so one less star.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I had to be hospitalized in Cancun Mexico. Allianz was called while in the ER. My wife was told to pay everything on a credit card keep receipts and Allianz would repay. 2 days in Cancun hospital the bill was $9,000.00. I had to return back to the states per Dr. orders where I had surgery. My vacation was cut short by 8 days. I have receipts for everything!!! This happened Feb. 22 2017. It is now Aug 9, 2017.

    Blue Cross North Carolina paid $6,000.00 for medical. I thought Allianz would be more than happy to pay the difference. Wrong!!! They finally paid part of the medical, but refused to pay my trip interruption 8 days at $210 per day. I have called and the case was reopened. I have the receipt for the condo we had for 3 weeks. The receipt shows my first payment and the final payment when I arrived. Very easy to understand. If in doubt could call to verify. So far zip nada nothing for trip interruption. I got my travel insurance from AAA North Carolina because I had heard that AAA Insurance very good. As you might guess I will not use Allianz again.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I am actually astounded by how simple it was to submit my claim and how quickly I was reimbursed. I always expect issues with insurance companies that make you just through hoops, but this was excellent and I will definitely recommend your company to anyone and everyone. You made it super easy and you paid me super fast, can't ask for anything more. Good job!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We are very pleased with the way they handled our damaged luggage claim. Our suitcase was damaged in a way that it could not be repaired due to part availability (corner bumper) and they were quick and easy to review our claim and compensate us for the replacement value of the suitcase.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We were told that payment was coming soon. Yet to date there has been no check delivered or credit card refunded! Which raises the question, just where is the refund or was this just a way of temporarily appeasing my wife and I?

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Took out insurance on my granddaughter flight. I had the insurance on the flight - and it worked out that I was able to get what I was going to lost back. It was great doing business with your company.

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    After suffering an illness traveling to Cuba, me and my family including in-laws had to cut our trip short by 4 days. With no internet access and limited resources in that country, I ended up at a clinic, which recommended that I go home for better treatment. I submitted my claim a couple days after getting back, and after submitting all necessary documentation they refunded all of my trip return flight expenses. HIGHLY recommended to have travel insurance for these exact reasons. Very friendly and transaction was easily processed. A++++. Thanks Allianz.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I am very pleased by the Company's handling the claims and fair and fast responses. They truly stand behind their commitments and policies. I sincerely recommend them to everybody to use their services and definitely take travel insurance as safety.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I was very pleased with the process of filing a claim, and the speed with which it was reviewed. I received helpful advice on the phone from one of your representatives, and the paper work was very straightforward. Thank you!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We purchased insurance for a trip that we never thought would get cancelled, but my wife ended up with a stay in the hospital that prevented us from traveling. I thought the effort to get reimbursed would be a huge hassle. I could not have been more wrong. Two documents to verify our reason for cancelling and that was it. Everything was done on time with no hassle, and a few days later my check arrived. Very satisfied.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    They made it very easy to file the claim and get reimbursed. Made a very difficult situation easier. The customer service representative was very friendly and very helpful. I would definitely purchase an insurance policy through this company again.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Due to an upper respiratory infection which had infected my throat and ears I was not able to fly re doctor's orders. My doctor completed the medical form from Allianz and I sent copies of the purchase of the airline ticket which showed the amount of the purchase, date of purchase and ticket number. With everything in order, Allianz refunded the airline ticket. The process was fast and easy. Had the check within 10 days. Excellent program which I have already recommended to friends.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We had an event that prevented us from our trip. I used the automated claims system, provided the required documentation and the claim was handled professionally and promptly. The settlement check was received in a timely manner. Given the unfortunate circumstances which precipitated the claim, the Allianz experience was much better than expected.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Putting in the claim was very easy online. It was simple, explained well and they handled the claim quickly. The forms needed on right there... you can take care of your claim simply and efficiently. I will definitely use this insurance in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I have always been skeptical of travel insurance (always thought it was a waste of money and it would be hard to collect), but on the advice of my travel agent, I purchased a policy through Allianz for a recent cruise. It was a good choice as both my wife and I got sick with something that was going around the ship and had to visit medical. When I returned, I submitted my claim to Allianz and was shocked when I received payment 2 days later. I even forgot one expense on the claim and customer service was great when I called, and it was paid quickly also. Due to my experience with Allianz, I will always purchase travel insurance through them on future travel.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Easy to file a claim, quick response. People were most helpful on the phone, very kind. Much nicer than the airline folks. I have bought this insurance many times, first time I had to use it. Worth every penny. Definitely would buy it again. Actually I have bought it on my train trip to NYC this month.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I recently submitted a claim for a trip that had to be cancelled last minute due to a death in the family. I was hesitant to file the claim for fear the process would be cumbersome and the documentation required would be impossible to obtain. However, I was pleasantly surprised that neither was the case. The call to Allianz was quick, the completion of claims forms took minimal time and they kindly accepted a letter from hospice as support. I rarely buy trip insurance but after this experience, I will always purchase trip insurance from Allianz.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Received full refund in timely manner. Will use again??? I put request to receive refund due to legal reasons. Once documents was approved two days later my money was posted to my account. Staff was also friendly when I spoke with someone regarding reimbursement process.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I have used this company many of times. They are the best value out of all the travel insurance carriers. I will definitely recommend and use in the future again. The customer service is excellent. I had a travel delay in which I was compensated for with no hassles.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Great service and protection. I had to see the ship's doctor on a cruise for a respiratory infection. All I had to do was provide Allianz with a copy of my treatment form from the ship's doctor and a copy of the detailed cruise statement showing the charge. I submitted a claim online, which took approximately 5 minutes, and within a week had a check for full reimbursement.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    This is my second time using Allianz travel insurance and once again they have exceeded my expectations. My bag was damaged in transit and after submitting my claim, Allianz was very quick to process it and send a check covering the damages. They were also very good at updating me on the status of the claim throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Allianz, and I will use them whenever I travel.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    While in England for three weeks I developed an infection in my foot that required a $250 doctor's visit. When I returned to the U.S. I filed a claim and within 10 days I was fully reimbursed by Allianz. It could not have been easier. All my stress over the cost of the medical treatment was wasted because Allianz made it simple. Great customer service and coverage!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Was impressed with the ease of the online form for requesting a refund for a trip cancellation. My only suggestion would be to add a category to the "person relationship" list, as all the ones included are for relatives, and I was a traveling companion. Got my refund much quicker than I had expected, so that was nice!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We had to cancel a trip due to a medical issue. Allianz handed our claim quickly and efficiently, guiding us through the process with excellent, easy to understand customer service. I will highly recommend Allianz Global Assistance to my traveling friends and family.

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    After a positive interaction with Allianz Global Assistance, Lee increased their star rating on Aug. 14, 2017.

    Updated review: Aug. 14, 2017

    I initially filed my claim for reimbursement of change fees due to health issue causing cancellation of our trip. I neglected to also file a claim for my wife at the same time. I was issued a check, almost immediately for my claim. I submitted a claim for my wife this week. I received notice yesterday that her claim had been approved and check is in the mail. GREAT CUSTOMER CARE/CONCERN!!! I HEARTILY RECOMMEND THIS INSURANCE FIRM!!!

    Original Review: Aug. 9, 2017

    I was very pleased with the rapid response to my inquiry and the prompt payment of the claim. That is the GOOD part of this response. The "BAD" part of this response is: I did not know we had to file a separate claim for this same coverage (we also bought trip cancellation insurance in her name). We have received my check in the amount of $150 for fees. I have filed an internet claim for Sandra ** for the same fees, as she IS NOT going to travel to San Diego because of MY ill health; travel dates 10/03/2017-10/07/2017 DFW/SAN/DFW. Please do all possible to expedite HER claim. Thank you.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    They handled my case promptly and professionally. I had an iPhone ruined by water damage getting caught in a rainstorm and they refunded me for my purchase. The website is easy to navigate and the people on the phone were very polite and helpful with my issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    My wife and I were flying to Michigan when we got delayed in Chicago, due to weather. The delay was for two days and nights! We were able to stay at two different motels, pay transportation, and eat meals. When I arrived home I submitted a claim. Allianz promptly processed the claim and gave us a full refund for our expenses.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I had never filed a claim before. However, Allianz made it as easy as possible. Many thanks to the professionals at Allianz. I will certainly use your company in the future for my travelling insurance.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    It took me 4 hours to find all the right documents, upload them to the right places, and figure out how to get everything done. I was on hold way too long every time I called, my initial insurance policy was unclear, and I was very dissatisfied with my experience.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    We had a family trip planned, which we bought insurance for. One of our children was hospitalized unexpected for over a month, including the time of our trip. Despite sending medical information (including a diagnosis - which is HUGE violation of child privacy - when a MD signature showing the hospital stay would have been MORE than sufficient); then you ask for both the itinerary (which is linked to the purchase of your product and is self evident unless you just want me to do the work of looking it up) AND proof of payment (also self evident from the fact that I purchased the flights in the first place!). Then 10 days between uploading the information, only to be asked to upload even more information, only to be told another 10 business days needed. Insurance should quickly reimburse when it's clear it's a covered benefit and not drag their feet paying out. Disappointed in the speed of service, but at least I expect to be reimbursed during this difficulty.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    The transaction was faster and more efficient than I expected. I thought it would be a long drawn out process but it surprised me how you handled my claim. Thank you. I will definitely use Allianz on my future flights.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I have been purchasing travel insurance for all of our international travel and, until now, never had to file a claim. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quickly Allianz responded to our claim from this recent trip! Applying online and uploading the necessary documents was simple and easy. The instructions were clear explaining the process, and where I encountered problems, the customer service department was exceptionally helpful!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    My experience with Allianz was 100% positive. All the representatives I talked about my claim were very kind and helpful. They provided me promptly with the information I needed. The claim was processed in a very short period of time and I received my check. Thank you, Allianz.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I put some slight scrapes on the car and didn't even plan to make a claim, but when the bill from the rental agency, for more than $500 came in, I submitted what limited information I had (I hadn't taken pictures, noted the exact location, or anything). I wasn't confident in getting my money back. But with absolutely no hassles my claim was granted and I got my reimbursement. It's a great feeling to have everything work smoothly with no hurdles to jump, and I will definitely insure with Allianz in the future.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    When my husband and I were both hospitalized with food poisoning in Mexico, Allianz provided extremely prompt and courteous service to help us get our hospital bills paid. They issued a guarantee of payment in less than 48 hours so that we were not required to pay our bills in full before we could leave the hospital or the country, which was a very scary situation for us. They continued to follow up on us after we were discharged and after our return to the USA. We will never travel without Allianz.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    Was disappointed about not having the full amount covered. Was asked how much we thought it would be on the initial call, but it was more than that. The reimbursement amount seems to be tied to what we thought it would be. Would have liked the whole amount.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

    I had a last minute cancellation for a flight that was booked a few days in advance. My cancellation was a medical reason and after filing the paperwork and following the Allianz published guidelines for submission, Allianz approved my claim (in about a week). Thanks Allianz! This was the first time I have ever filed a claim on trip insurance, but I always buy trip insurance just in case. The small amount for premium can save you thousands in flight costs.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017

    I am writing because I feel confused then lost about Allianz policy. First of all, I don't fly often to know all the details of insurances and how it works. Also, when I fly, I don't buy insurances every time. But when I spend extra money and buy the insurance, as a consumer, I expect the fares to be covered. Well, this was my first time purchasing flight insurance, but the claim was denied even though my family had to attend the funeral. I purchased 5 of one-way flight tickets from Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA for my family for moving. I spent just over $1,100 and I bought insurance just in case if anything happens. Long story short, unexpected funeral invitation came to us and my family had to attend the funeral and cancel the flight.

    Airlines don't refund the fare, so I placed a claim attaching a copy of death certificate under the Allianz insurance I purchased. Allianz denied the claim because 'the family member passed away prior to the effective date of insurance'. Well, the family member passed away before I purchased the insurance, but the funeral was during the effective date of insurance. I feel confused and lost because I provided everything they asked for but they still come up with reasons to deny the claim. I am never going to purchase the insurances again.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    A very frustrating and time-consuming experience. Allianz Global did finally reimburse us, but the process was lengthy and complicated, and it is still not quite finished, some 4 months after the initial claim. In January, 2017, my wife and I bought tickets to see her ailing father in March and to arrange for his hospice care. We knew there was a possibility he would die soon, so we purchased travel insurance from Global Allianz. He died a few weeks prior to our flight. I immediately cancelled our flight with United Airlines and placed a claim with Global Allianz. It was then that I discovered that, in order to be reimbursed, we could not simply inform Allianz that we had cancelled our flight; instead we had to prove that my father-in-law had died. We had to submit a copy of the death certificate, or a copy of a published obituary.

    After about 4 weeks, we were able to obtain a copy of the death certificate from the mortuary (for a fee). We submitted the death certificate, and a few weeks later, we received a check from Global Allianz. At this point, I was thinking, "OK, that was lengthy, and more work than I expected, but it is done." Not so, alas. A couple weeks after getting the check, I received a letter from Global informing me that United Airlines had agreed to reimburse me for the full amount of the tickets, and so I should send Global a check for the full amount, so that I am not double-reimbursed. Now I want to know: if United Airlines was going to reimburse me anyway, WHY did I have to pay for travel insurance? This is starting to look fishy. I won't use the word 'scam', but it does look like some kind of collusion between Global and the airline: everyone, except me, paid nothing.

    United Airlines undoubtedly resold my cancelled ticket, and now Global is receiving from the airlines the full cost of my reimbursement. I am the only one who actually paid, for the "insurance". Continuing: We then monitor our credit card statement, and we see that United does indeed credit our account for the cost of the tickets. So I write a check to Global and put it in the mail on June 8. A few days later, we received a second notice from Global reminding us that we have to send them a check. I assumed that my check and their 2nd notice crossed in the mail, so I ignored the second warning letter.

    On July 22, I received a 3rd notice from Global, dated July 10, warning me that I must send them a check. I emailed Global, explained the situation, and they replied that they never received my check. So, last Monday, we go to our bank to put a stop-payment order on the original check (for a $15 fee), and mail a second check to Global. This morning, July 28, I received an email from Global. Here is what it said: "I just wanted to let you know that the original check (dated 6/8/17) you sent in finally showed up (a bucket of our mail was found at the Post office). In our previous emails, you stated you were going to reissue a new check to us. Once the new check shows up, I can have the original sent back to you or have our finance destroy the original check. Whichever you advise. My apologies for this confusion."

    I just hope they don't lose the second check in that post-office bucket. This has been a very time-consuming process: a lengthy initial online questionnaire when I filed the claim, emails and letters to and from the mortuary, emails and letters to/from Global, trip to my bank, and additional costs to me. My primary complaint is the cost in time and exasperation. Global has been polite in their emails to me, but that does not make up for the frustration. Global's website should make it clear that getting reimbursed will not be simple and it will not be quick: you must *prove* that you had to cancel your travel due to circumstances beyond your control, and this will involve time-consuming paperwork. I am very dissatisfied with this service.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    I got sick in London. Just one day left until we returned to Paris. Allianz allowed our hotel to call for a doctor to come to our room at 2:30 am. The doctor arrived with the right medication for me. So easy! The process of filing the claim when we got home was so, so, so easy! We were paid the full amount of our claim within 2 weeks. I have already recommended Allianz to 2 friends and they have purchased. I will continue to recommend this insurance. Great value, great customer service, great investment!

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    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    Wonderful policy great customer service, true to their word and would recommend again for anyone to use! Easy to talk to on the phone and helpful with paperwork. Appreciated they weren't mean about having to cancel my flights due to a medical issue.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    My husband was hospitalized and we needed to cancel our trip. Allianz asked some questions, requested some documentation and I had a check within a week. I should have used them for the condo rental, as I still don't have an answer from them.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FAST REIMBURSEMENT - Earlier this year (2017) I got ill in Saigon, Vietnam and needed to go to the hospital several times. I made sure to keep all the medical records and the payment receipts. Although I had to pay the bills initially at the hospital from my own pocket, within 30 days of sending these documents to Allianz upon return to USA I was reimbursed for the bills almost 100%.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    The Customer Service Department was very helpful to me regarding providing directions on how to fill out the paperwork required to file the claim with the insurance company. Claim was processed and paid by the insurance company within the timeframe quoted by Customer Service department.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I have never been more satisfied with the employee on phone to the efficiency of handling Paperwork. The claim was handled and check in our hands before my corrective surgery. We have used insurance on rental cars in the past several times. Once we had a very small claim which was settled with the rental agency dropping any claim. We will never fly or rent without your protection.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I won't fly without travel insurance again! Our claim was processed efficiently and without any hassle. For the minimal cost and all of the airline delays and baggage issues that can arise when you're flying, my suggestion is to always take out this insurance! You won't be sorry!

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017

    I have purchased several policies but never used them. Recently due to a canceled flight, I was forced to find a last minute hotel in Charleston. The hotels closest to the airport were booked and I had to take costly cabs to get to my hotel. When I submitted my bills to Allianz, I was amazed at how quickly they approved my claim and how rapidly my check came. Well worth the investment I made on this trip.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2017

    With small children have always purchased travel insurance cause you never know what will unexpected circumstance will happen. Filled a claim after a trip had to get cancelled due to extenuating circumstances. Tried to file a claim with Allianz Global and have only gotten the run around and around. Would not recommend this company. Use a different insurance company who will actually cover trip cancellations.

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    Hello Patrick,

    We are sorry to hear of your frustration surrounding your claim. We appreciate your feedback and will take it back to our team as it gives us a chance to improve. If you would like to speak to someone in regards to your claim, please contact our customer service team at 1-800-284-8300 and someone will be more than happy to assist you.

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    Brittany

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    Reviewed July 23, 2017

    I filed a medical claim with your company which was very quick and easy. I was paid in full without question for the amount of my medical bill and received the check within a week. I was very surprised and satisfied with these results! Thank you!

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    Reviewed July 20, 2017

    I was very impressed how quickly Allianz processed my claim after I had to cancel my trip due to my husband's recent surgery. I have recommended Allianz to others for their travel insurance. I will certainly use them for my next travel adventure.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    First of all, C/A needs to be aware that Allianz is loading the commentary/reviews section with phony compliments on a nearly daily basis with fake names and fake email addresses. Don't you find it odd that all the compliments sound pretty much the same? "I'm really glad I bought this insurance..." and "gee whiz Allianz, thanks for your spectacular service!..." and so on. Yeah right. It doesn't take a genius to figure that one out.

    In any case, these scam artists have a way of doing business. They ask for a preliminary document and get to review it for ten days. Then after they review that one, they ask you for more - and have ten more days to review that. If that's still not enough, they review ask for even more BS documents and of course have ten days to review those... all the while holding on to YOUR money. It can take months to get your money back. Allianz is a scam. The next time you want to buy flight insurance, buy your tickets and THEN look for an insurer online. They're probably all scam artists to one degree or another but at least you won't be handing these particular scam artists your hard earned cash.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    The website was Okay. Being able to file the claim online was good. The list of required documents for the claims (there were two) wasn't clearly listed on the site (and the link wasn't working for the list of required documents) so this needs to be improved upon. After filing the claims, I waited a few months to allow time for processing, but no movement happened. After calling the customer service line, the lady was very helpful and was able to satisfy the claim quickly in the end. The 3 overall rating is because of needing to call to "prod" the progression of the claim... This shouldn't have been necessary, but I'm glad there wasn't a lot of fuss in the end.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    I had a great, easy refund experience with Allianz. The form was simple and I loved that I was able to complete it online, and that the response time was very fast. I would definitely recommend Allianz and plan to use them in the future for any travel needs.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    Received a court order to appear in court so I purchase tickets and at the end of my purchase insurance was offered. I picked up the phone and called Allianz and ask. "If a judge cancel a trial and I do not need to fly can I cancel my flight and get my fare back if I purchase travel information?" Yes you have the order to appear in court then the judge cancels.

    So what do I do. I purchase the insurance and the judge canceling the trial. I file the claim submitted the order to appear the email sent telling me that both attorney reached an agreement and the judge canceling the trial. You all still did not refund my money. This was the worst experience I ever had with airline and insurance. I know for sure I will never buy insurance from Allianz Global Assistance. Your customer service rep was rude and refuse to take the information when I called in after get an email stating that my claim will not be refunded. Now I'm out $700 simply because I trusted the word of someone from your company. Never again! I will for now on tell everyone I come in contact with to stay away from Allianz Global Assistance. Even if I have to post it on every site that allow a comment

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    I purchased this insurance on a trip to Colorado with hopes of not having to use it. As luck would have it, my daughter became ill and was unable to travel. My plane tickets were non refundable and cost me nearly $900. I filed my claim by printing the forms from the website and then uploading them into my claim. All of this was done online and did not require a phone call. Once my forms and documentation were uploaded the claim was processed quickly and I received a check in the mail for the full purchase price of the tickets! Money well spent!! Very user friendly!!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    We purchased a policy to cover my daughter's trip to Costa Rica. She fell and sprained her ankle while there and had to see a doctor. Allianz's claim submission process was easy and fair, and we received reimbursement for the medical cost in less than a week! I was very pleasantly surprised and happy we purchased the coverage, will do so again for every vacation from now on!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Ticket needed to be cancelled due to military orders change, no issues with this and received money back. Mother in law needed to fly to watch son since father was going on military orders. Mother of son works full time 12-14 hour days and is unable to place child in daycare due to hours.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    I don't normally book travel insurance on overseas flights but I did this time and I unexpectedly had to cancel my trip due to high risk pregnancy. My trip was scheduled to take place close to the start of my third trimester and it was the safest decision to make. Allianz worked with me to file the claim, gave me no trouble and processed it in record time. They made the experience hassle free which was much appreciated.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Do not think I will ever travel again without a travel insurance policy. Great service for refunding costs of extra day for canceled flight. Easy to file, easy to document, check received within a week. No question, a great service. A five hour flight became 32 hours and they covered everything. Nice.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    I used Allianz before and they are still just as good. My refund was deposited into my account in a few days. I recommend to always used them when traveling. I phone in advance when I knew there was an issue and they allowed me to choose how I wanted to go about the ticket and refund. I love it!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Mario was very helpful in explaining what I needed to do to be reimbursed for our trip interruption. My dad and I were to make a flight to Thunder Bay, Ontario for my niece's, his grand-daughter's, wedding. There were severe thunderstorms in Dallas/Fort Worth area and no airplanes were flying in or out the Monday morning we were to fly. American said they could get us in the afternoon about 4:40 and we would get into Toronto by 11:30 pm which would cause us to miss our connecting flight on Air Canada to Thunder Bay.

    I asked if we could go the next morning and do the same schedule. American could do that but Air Canada charged me a fee for the change. We were to stay in a Hampton Inn in Thunder Bay and they also charged a change fee. Mario told me to email the receipts and fill out the forms online which I did. I received the check in the mail shortly after I got home about week later. Thank you for your kind, clear and prompt attention of this matter.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Our claim was processed in a very efficient and timely manner. Personnel very professional and helpful. The filing process was very simple as well. The website was Very user-friendly and easy to navigate. Would highly recommend to friends and family.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Our travel agent included the cost of the policy in the quoted cost of the trip. When I had an allergic reaction on board, I saw the doctor. I mentioned this to my travel agent and she helped us fill out the required paperwork - A simple one page form - and submitted everything for us. When we returned home a week later, the check was in our mailbox!!! Excellent service from both our travel agent and Allianz!!! I will never leave home again without it!!!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    I was very impressed with the professionalism of Allianz Global Assistance. They immediately helped me with lodging and my voucher for breakfast. I submitted my claim with all receipts via online! It was investigated and claimed solved immediately. I highly recommend Travel Insurance for peace of mind.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    My father in law ended up in the hospital a day before our trip. At the time we still planned on going. When we arrived at the shuttle the next day we received a phone call stating he may not make it. We turned around and went back to the hospital. Thankful he pulled through. I filed a claim to get our money and we received it within 10 days of mailing it. I will definitely buy our insurance from here again.

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    Customer ServiceEase of Use

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    I am very pleased the way Allianz handled my request for reimbursement for my travel delay due to bad weather, which caused my flights to be delayed for an extra day. The forms were easy to navigate and their response was quick.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    The refund process was easy and quick. I submitted the documents and I got the response within 5 days. Then I got a refund that I was satisfied with. I feel my trip is guaranteed when I buy insurance from Allianz. Thank you and I will choose Allianz next time!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    I filed a claim for expenses after our flight from Miami to Saint Louis was delayed for a day due to weather. I submitted the documentation for my expenses and Allianz paid my claim quickly. I was very happy with the service that I received from Allianz.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Received my refund. However, I was told refund would be processed and returned to my card. However, I was sent a paper check and wasn't aware of it. I called in to inquire about refund because it was past the ten days that I was told I should receive it by. The representative then told me she was going to cancel check that was already sent & resend it. I told her it didn't make sense, I wasn't checking for paper check, I was checking my card, I didn't know if check had came or not but I will go to post office and check for it. The representative didn't comprehend canceling a check that had been sent and resending a new one will prolong the process. It was a little irritating.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Due to circumstances beyond my control that I had to cancel my flight, the airlines was charging me $125 to cancel it. I thought that Allianz wouldn't reimburse me because it wasn't a medical problem. However, Allianz immediately reimbursed the charge. I am buying their insurance for all my trips!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    TA provided timely service and an expeditious resolution of my claim for delayed travel. I will always use them and will highly recommend them to friends and family when traveling. TA's policy really saved me on in budgeted expenses due to my air carrier's multiple failures to get me to my destination.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Great service, timely, easy to use refund process and received refund very fast. Would recommend and will tell my friends. Company seems to stand behind their word in service. I appreciate the attention to my needs and response. Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    The service was very accurate and quick. We needed to file a claim and the forms were easy and quick to file. We would recommend this service to our friends and family. Thank you very much for making our trip more enjoyable.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    I recently submitted a claim for one night lost in our pre-paid apartment in Italy due to the airline's delay. I included copies of our itinerary, the original boarding passes, the new boarding passes (for a flight 1.5 days later), the letter from the airline admitting blame, and the receipt for our apartment. Allianz was very quick in accepting our claim and issuing the requested settlement. I will continue using Allianz as my go-to travel insurance company.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    This is the fourth time I have insured my trips with this insurance company. They were extremely helpful when I contacted them about my cancellation. They told me where I could find the necessary materials on the internet and exactly what I needed from the airlines. Within 10 days I had a check from the insurance company. Sorry to say the check was damaged by the U.S. Postal Service and could not be cashed. Your insurance company said they would sent me a replacement check within 10 days. I will continue to buy trip insurance from this company whenever I take a trip.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Your company provides affordable, reliable insurance for us travelers. I always buy it, it is easy to buy. I have used it on 2 occasions and filing claims is quick and easy too! I won't travel without Allianz. No one should leave home without it!

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    Online & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    The online form is easy to use and was prompt to handle my claim with ample amount of notification and delivery of what I sought out. I would totally recommend this to a friend who is in need of travel insurance or anything else.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    We always purchase trip insurance. This was our third trip where we had a claim. The claim process was easy and hassle-free. Our claim was approved within 2 weeks and we had our benefit paid 4 weeks after submitting our claim. Great service!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    It was a very good customer experience. The forms and initial automated emails were a little confusing. But I was able to figure them out. The only thing I would recommend is clearer directions on which documents are needed for the trip cancellation. But overall I was happy with the process and the result.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    I filed a claim related to missed cruise tours due to weather. Allianz Global processed the claim rapidly. I needed some phone assistance related to filing and the Allianz agents were professional, polite, and very helpful. I received a reimbursement check quickly. In all, I am extremely satisfied with Allianz and its staff.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    My daughter was unable to make a trip and we filed our claim. The process was easy, no hassle, and we received our refund quickly. Thank you for making this stress free for us in a situation that was full of stress. Thank you!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    My flight was delayed due to mechanical issues, causing me to miss my connecting flight and lose one night at a hotel (costing me $300 plus missed conference time). This policy didn't reimburse for that. When I called I was told I would've had to go to this site and purchase an additional hotel add-on insurance for that coverage, because it wasn't an option when I purchased it from the American Airlines site. Waste of money and will not purchase again. The $14 taxi reimbursement claim did go through quickly.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    Due to an unexpected, unfortunate family illness I had to reroute my flight schedule and had to pay a change fee. It was a pleasure to deal with the claims department at Allianz. They were responsive and efficient. Will use them again when I travel.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 17, 2017

    The response time is always very fast, very easy to submit paperwork, and follow resolution is quick. Would highly recommend Allianz. Would not travel out of the country without them. Have used them twice so far, both times excellent customer service.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2017

    We had purchased Allianz insurance when buying our airline tickets in April. Due to health reasons we couldn't fly. Sent in claim form on Tuesday and by Saturday I had an email saying check was in mail for the full amount of purchase. Unbelievable service.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2017

    We submitted a simple claim. We booked travel from Minneapolis to New York in May of 2017. We had to cancel due to an injury that my spouse sustained the night before the trip. We filed a claim submitting ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS that they requested. Checking the status of the claim today we discovered that they are requesting MORE documents that were not initially requested. It does appear that the individual processing this simple claim did not take the time to actually READ and follow up with us. This is requiring more hassles and wait time on the phone endeavoring to get them to understand.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 13, 2017

    Had to cancel a trip I used miles to buy due to illness. Airline charged me $150 to get my miles back in my account. Allianz refunded the money immediately. Only had to submit charge from the airline. Super quick and easy. So glad I purchased insurance and will do so again on all of my flights. Thanks Allianz!

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    Punctuality & SpeedEase of UseProcess

    Reviewed July 13, 2017

    I was impressed by the speed of which the whole process took. It was both easy and quick well worth it! If I could change it, I would make it so I didn't have to pay the cancellation fee and then get reimbursed. Rather they handle it all, however still easy to use.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2017

    I was very pleased with the help I received on the phone in answer to my questions and the ease of use of the website to submit the claim. I was extremely pleased that the claim was processed so quickly and to my satisfaction.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    My wife and I had two flights scheduled in September and October of 2016 where we made the mistake of purchasing travel insurance through Allianz Global Assistance. Three days before our scheduled September travel date, my daughter had a previous medical condition reoccur. Our medical provider advised us not to travel and leave her alone. We cancelled both of our trips for September and October and submitted the travel claims with the required information from the medical provider.

    Our claims were not approved as the medical condition was not covered. We not only are out the cost of the airline flights, we are also out the money that we wasted on the travel insurance. This is a scam and nothing but a placebo. If you purchase Allianz Travel Insurance you are throwing away your money. They have no intention of "honoring" a claim. They will find some technicality to deny. This was the first time I ever purchased and would never purchase again or recommend anyone to purchase. You are better off buying lottery tickets with your money. You have a better odds for a payoff.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    This policy did exactly what I needed it to do and the filing of the claim was pain free and I received a response on my claim rather quickly. I appreciated the quick turn around and the ability to file my claim online.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    When weather caused flight delays and cancellations, I contacted Allianz concierge service who arranged an overnight hotel stay. That saved me from making multiple calls to hotels in a city that I was not familiar with, and the hotel was excellent! The claim process for that stay was easy (submit documents online) and payment was fast.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2017

    I had a terrible sore throat and I went to a doctor in Japan. I downloaded the Allianz Insurance Co.'s forms for the doctor to fill out. After the trip I submitted the necessary forms and the company sent me a check shortly afterward.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2017

    I had to file a claim for an airline ticket. The process was easy and quick! The online claim page was user friendly. This travel insurance saved our family over $200! The airline would not change the ticket without charging money. I made it back home from a mission trip with Allianz.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2017

    I purchased Allianz Travel Insurance for tickets from the US to Italy. While connecting we were delayed a day by the airline. We were promptly and painlessly reimbursed for our lost prepaid hotel night in Italy as requested. The claim process was easier than I anticipated. Very pleased.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2017

    We had a medical emergency the first night we arrived on our vacation. Upon our return home, I contacted Allianz to process claim. It was a very easy online process and Allianz handled immediately. I received my reimbursement very quickly. I'm glad I purchased the insurance.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2017

    I had to cancel my trip because the project I was headed to work on fell through. This circumstance was covered by my policy. I got a full refund in less than a week and was very happy with my experience.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2017

    I have been promised a call back within 24 hours on numerous occasions, only to have no contact at all. Each time I call about my claim, the person on the phone needs to talk to a supervisor, then I am told that they are "looking into it" and will get a callback... Never do. I filed a claim, that stated that because of illness, my daughter and I had to postpone a flight to Paris, and as a result, lost non-refundable parts of our travel, plus other expenses. We documented all that was required/Letter from the emergency room doctor that treated my daughter, bills for the transportation, hotels, etc... Proof that we paid for the insurance policy with credit card receipts, etc... and a policy number.

    They never denied that my claim was legitimate, only that they were "having trouble" locating the policy in their system - an issue between Air France, and the insurer... where they "lost track" of the policy... I have called numerous times since January 2017 when I made the claim and they keep pushing me off with a promise to call back... saying there is an investigator working on the case, but I cannot ever get her on the phone. This is at the least inexcusable incompetence and probably something closer to Fraud. Will never insure with them again, certainly. Still waiting for my claim to be paid.

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    Response from Allianz Global Assistance

    Hello David,

    We apologize for the lack of communication and frustration. We will take your feedback and use it as a chance to improve.

    Can you please email your policy and claim number to Help.Team@allianzassistance.com and we will be happy to assist you, and see what is going on with the situation.

    Regards,
    Brittany

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    Online & App

    Reviewed July 9, 2017

    We had purchased trip insurance for our booking as we had a family member that had been sick and did not know how things would be at the time of travel. As it turned out, they were in the hospital at the time we were to travel and had to cancel our plans. Using their website, it was very easy to file the claim and we were reimbursed. It could not have been easier.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2017

    I normally buy travel Insurance thru another company, but last year I flew American Airlines and I used Allianz & was so glad I did. The day we were supposed to leave they was predicting an ice storm & flights were cancelled, we left a day early and stayed overnight in Dallas and left for final destination the next day. After I arrived home I contacted Allianz and they covered the Hotel expense in Dallas and food. The 2 couples we were traveling with had to go thru a lot of trouble to be reimbursed with the other insurance. This Nov. 2017 I have insured our trip again with them.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    We booked our flight to attend our son's Air Force BMT graduation. He was injured so we had to postpone our flight, and were charged rebooking fees. Allianz reimbursed us for the fees, and I will definitely use them again.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    The claim process for change of flight was very easy and straightforward and my claim was processed in a short period of time. I was very pleased with how the whole process worked and very happy with the final outcome which was the acceptance of my claim and a refund on the additional moneys I had to put out to get home due to my husband's brother's unexpected death. Thank you so much and I will definitely use Allianz again the next time I travel.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    After filling all needed forms which was clear as to what was required. Providing the required bills and original ticket information. The required forms from the doctor not a problem. The process worked fine and settlement came as stated. Pleased with outcome.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    We were very glad we purchased this policy (Trip Protector). Part of our flight home was canceled and we had to rent a vehicle to drive that leg of the trip. We received reimbursement for that expense, along with the gas purchased and the extra meal expenses. Excellent value! Claim was processed quickly and without any problems.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    Our daughter unexpectedly gave birth 6 weeks prematurely and our grandson was in the NICU for several weeks following his birth. We canceled the cruise that we were going to be leaving on a mere 3 days after his birth. It was a great relief to us that we had not already left! We filed for reimbursement from Allianz. The forms were easy to find and fill out and reimbursement was speedy. We have had this travel insurance for a few years now and will continue it long into the future because of this great experience. We recommend this company to our traveling friends. Thank you for the speed with which you reimbursed us for our trip cancellation. We were needed in the NICU to help our baby and our daughter. This was the place in the world we needed to be and Allianz helped make that possible. Thank you!

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    I had forgotten about my travel insurance, when my flight was cancelled and I had to pay to stay in a hotel in NYC. When I remembered the travel insurance, I read my policy and filled out the form online. It was easy and quick to do. I received reimbursement for my hotel and dinner in a no hassle, fast, efficient manner. The whole experience was painless! Thank you Allianz!

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    I became ill the day of the concert for Barbra Streisand and could not use my tickets. This group provided me with a simple online process to fill out an application for a full ticket refund. The process was simple and easy to do. This makes me want to continue to purchase this insurance in the future.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    I am very happy with the response we received when we filed a claim in April 2017. We were delayed returning to the US from Barcelona, during a massive airline meltdown following a weather event in Atlanta. Allianz honored our claim for several hotel bills. Allianz fully reimbursed us for the costs we incurred. Very much appreciate the help and timely response to our claim.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    We booked an incorrect flight and needed to cancel our policy associated with this trip & then make the new trip policy was in force. Rep was very helpful and very very patient in going over the details of our trip and policy. This is our second encounter with your staff and we are very pleased with the results and have told our friends all this time and our other time. Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    We purchased Allianz Global Assistance insurance because of concern about the reliability of a relatively new no-frills, Iceland-based airline that we used to travel from Boston to Paris and back. Sure enough, the airline had "operational difficulties," canceled our return flight, and basically left us stranded in Paris for multiple days, leaving us with large unplanned expenses. After we returned on another airline and filed a claim, Allianz promptly paid us the maximum amount allowed under the policy to help offset our costs. I now heartily recommend it to friends and family whenever they have any doubts about planned travels.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    Your company was awesome in returning the money that I lost from the emergency cancellation of this booking. This saved my future traveling plans with my daughter. I am a teacher off for the summer. Without the return of the cancellation money, I would not be able to plan our trip in the future.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    I could never imagine that an insurance claim could go so smoothly! Kudos to you!!! With my very first phone call, your staff member explained the details and procedures I needed to follow. The forms were sent to me via email. Before I faxed them back to you, I called to make sure I had everything. I was missing one item, which your representative explained to me and told me what I needed to do. After faxing the claim forms and physician's statement to you, I received a confirmation email. A further email came to me confirming that my claim had been approved and that my check was in the mail! Very efficient - you have the system down pat!! Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2017

    Back in February, I had a medical emergency that delayed my travel and incurred costs as a result. I had Allianz Insurance for the trip. I submitted all required documents. When we got back and my claim was approved! Easy, right? Hah. Several weeks go by... No sign of the check. I call them and they void the check and send another one to my other address, on the mutual assumption that the first one must have just been lost in the mail. Again, we wait over a month. No sign of a check in the mail whatsoever. I call them again. Give them my bank account information. It's been weeks since then. Guess what HASN'T posted to my account?!

    Don't bother with Allianz. You may get your claim approved but you will NEVER see a dime of your money. I am giving them one more call (sooo many calls chasing down the money they agreed they owe me! So much frustration!) before I escalate this. There is ZERO reason for it to be JULY and I'm still waiting to see a pay out on my approved claim from FEBRUARY. This should be simple. I don't understand why it hasn't been.

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    Response from Allianz Global Assistance

    Hello Amanda,

    We apologize for the frustration and hassle. Please email us with your claim number and information at Help.Team@allianzassistance.com and we will be sure that you get your refund.

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    Brittany

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    Reviewed July 2, 2017

    The information to submit a claim online was straightforward and easy to do. Your team responded immediately when I submitted the claim (Rreimbursement) telling me the next steps and how long it would take. In a few days I received the response that our reimbursement was approved. We received the check right away. I am very pleased with your service and have re-booked our flight on American. Thanks again for great customer service!

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    Reviewed June 30, 2017

    Bad travel insurance experience! We were sold travel insurance by House of Travel recently. Unfortunately we had to make a claim on the Allianz Global Assistance travel insurance policy HOT had sold us. The claim was simple. We had had a mobile phone stolen, despite presenting Allianz Global Assistance with irrefutable evidence and answering all their questions (which could have been asked all at the Time) which were spread out over several weeks. Over one month later despite numerous emails We have still not received a cent! MY MESSAGE TO HOUSE OF TRAVEL AND ANY ONE ELSE CONTEMPLATING USING ALLIANZ GLOBAL ASSISTANCE TRAVEL INSURANCE IS "DON'T USE THEM!" Foot Note: The above experience has reflected badly on House of Travel Which is a shame because HOT has served us well over the years.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2017

    I purchased travel insurance for a dream trip to France. My daughter was hospitalized before the trip and we had to cancel. Because she has an eating disorder, they denied the claim because it was related to a mental disorder. This seems completely heartless. Here we are going through this ordeal with a medical complication, and being told "it doesn't count". I will never purchase this travel insurance again and will tell others not to bother either. What a waste of my time and money. Heartless company.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    I can't say enough for the excellent service from Allianz. I filed a claim, got prompt response that my docs were being reviewed, received a favorable decision and a refund check within a week. Excellent service. I will use Allianz insurance for all of my travel needs!

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    I was sad to have to cancel my vacation to Park City UT due to elevation restriction by my OB, but I was pleased with how easy it was to cancel everything. Getting a full refund was the one positive to having to cancel the vacation. Everyone was helpful and made the process painless!

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    When friends talk about their scheduled trips I always ask which trip insurance company they are using. They used to look at me funny, like why would we do that? After sharing with them our experiences with Allianz (both cancellations due to a medical condition AND an ER visit while away) most of them are now believers AND new Allianz customers. While I'd prefer to NEVER need you, we have peace of mind while traveling, confidence in your service, and appreciate the ease with which to enroll and file a claim online if necessary. Thank you Allianz. I am a believer in your service and share that with friends and family!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I fractured my ankle so I was unable to travel, but Allianz Global Assistance really helped me out to receive my money back on my flight. They were very helpful with the paperwork and made it easy to follow my paperwork and process on their website. I highly recommend Allianz Global Assistance.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    The experience was very satisfactory. Everything went without any problem. The process was very fast in getting my money back for my airfare. I would use you again when I fly American Airlines. There was a lot of paper but it wasn't a monumental job.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    My claim was processed very quickly and the full amount of my claim was remitted to me. I had submitted all the paperwork so they had no need to call me. I am completely satisfied with my experience. Even the claim process was smooth. I went to American Air website, clicked on the trip insurance tab, filled the claim and uploaded the docs.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I had to cancel a very important trip because I broke my ankle. I was very stressed, but Allianz made it easy and paid the claim after I faxed my information, within a couple days. Thank you for the ease of the process.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I will never travel without insurance. This was such an easy process and I received my claim so quickly. I was quite amazed. I would highly recommend this company. When you travel, you never know what might come up. I sure was glad that I protected myself.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Our insurance claim was handled quickly from the time I filed the claim online till we got a check in the mail. Was less than 2 weeks, Allianz has outstanding customer service and I will use them in the future for our travel insurance and will recommend them to others.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I Love that everything was able to be filed electronically, without a huge hassle of providing several proofs of documentation. We received our check with very minimal wait time for reimbursement. Thank you for the prompt attention to our claim.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Submitted a claim online along with a picture of invoices for medical bill. Heard back in a few days that claim was approved and reimbursement check mailed. Fast and efficient service. Worth the premium I paid for peace of mind and happy to receive $129 reimbursement for a Dr. Visit and scripts.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Everything was handled via the web and it did go much smoother than I thought it would. I did not see an opportunity for a human interface. And whether the supplied docs were sufficient to process the claim, or not, was a mystery until I received notice that it would be paid. Payment of the claim, however, was the correct decision and timely, albeit somewhat of a surprise.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    You dealt with my claim promptly and fairly -- kudos for selling consumers something that delivers exactly what it promises! I would recommend buying Allianz trip insurance to all my friends and family. Thank you for restoring my faith in consumer protection.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    Due to a bad knee, I was advised to not travel. I filled out the form, had my doctor fill out his part and faxed it to the company. Within a few days I had my full refund. I was very satisfied with the service. I would highly recommend.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I called to file a claim for trip interruption, and was told that I didn't qualify. I felt sure that I did, so I went online to file the claim. I was asked to provide documentation, which I did. Within two or three days, I was informed that my claim was approved and the check arrived shortly thereafter.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I had to cancel a family vacation due to my mother's illness. The paperwork was straightforward and my refund was issued expeditiously without any questions. The staff on the phone were extremely helpful and the whole experience was extremely professional.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    We were renting a higher-end car than usual and expected to be driving a lot, so we decided to acquire rental insurance. However, the policies offered by the rental agencies are quite expensive. The policy we acquired through Allianz was quite attractive. A rock flew up and created a chip in the windshield. Filing a claim with Allianz was completely pain-free. I uploaded the supporting document, filled in a simple form and clicked SUBMIT. Within a week or two, our claim was processed, approved and we received a check for the full amount without any hassle or argument whatsoever. I will definitely use them again under similar circumstances.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2017

    I spent 2 months arguing with Allianz over a trip that was canceled for medical reasons. They requested multiple documents from multiple doctors. First they said it was a pre-existing condition which both doctors said it was not. Then they claimed I had symptoms prior to buying the insurance even though I provided documentation showing that I was diagnosed well after I bought the policy. They said because I called my doctor to discuss some pain before I purchased the policy I was not eligible.

    Everyone I talked to was very rude and apathetic. Twice agents told me "it looks like you woke up one day and decided to have surgery". Given the nature of my surgery I found this very insulting. The amount of medical information and pages they required was ridiculous and invasive. Personally I also believe this to be a HIPPA violation. The agents all talked like they knew more than my doctors. Not one was helpful or polite. I felt that they kept asking for paperwork from doctors until they could find a reason to deny the claim. The entire ordeal was a HUGE waste of time and energy, while I was trying to recover from a major surgery. I don't recommend anyone using Allianz for their travel insurance.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2017

    Excellent customer service, quick resolution, easy to complete a claim. Outstanding in every aspect. Excellent follow-up. Highly recommend Allianz. Fast response via email; easy instructions and clear forms. Cannot speak highly enough about this provider. Thank you very much; I greatly appreciate this vendor.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    We are grateful for the insurance you provided when were unable to take the flight as scheduled. It was very helpful and we will continue to insure with your company when we travel in the future. Thank you very much.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    I am completely satisfy with Allianz Global Assistant, and would definitely recommend it to my friends and family. I put a request for a trip delay claim and I was reimbursed in less than 72 hours. I believe it's good to buy this kind of insurance when you can have that kind of peace of mind.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    Based on my recent experience with Allianz Global I would not recommend anyone to this company. My wife and I purchased travel insurance, our trip started on the May 13th 2017. We were scheduled to arrive at our destination the same day. However the flight for the first leg of our trip was delayed by several hours and it threw the rest of the flight itinerary into chaos, we missed all our connecting flights and got stranded in San Juan. American provided accommodation but could not get us on a flight to our destination before May 15th, even that was uncertain. We had to get to our destination before the 15th, so we were forced to purchase tickets on LIAT to take us to our destination. We paid $266.85 per ticket in addition I had to pay $60.00 baggage fees which I would not have been subject to if the trip was not interrupted.

    We filed separate claims for reimbursement of the cost of the tickets and baggage fees, my wife got her full refund but I was told that I was delayed for only 24 hours so my claim for reimbursement was denied. Instead I was given an allowance $150.00 less than half my claim. So far Allianz is yet to give a reason why my claim was treated differently from my wife's claim. I find this very unprofessional and disrespectful.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    We were advised to take out separate car hire excess and this company came with rave reviews. We hired a car in France, unfortunately had a small reverse into a wall, so on returning the car to AVIS, we paid up the excess charge and made our claim with Allianz. Despite downloading all the forms and sending them off along with all receipts, it has been nearly TWO MONTHS but they still haven't paid out. Despite paying Avis direct and sending Allianz the receipt, they then wanted proof we'd paid our Amex bill, so we've sent that off...but still they postpone payment. Strongly DO NOT recommend this Company. When we phone them, they are completely uninterested. It look like we will have to go to court if we want our money. Complete rip off and really suggest you look elsewhere for cover. Appears to be a scamming company.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    Had booked a flight to Chicago to help my sister move. The complex she was going to was not ready when it was supposed to be. It was changed for a month. To change my flight would cost me money. But since I had the insurance they were kind enough to pay to change flights. Thanks to them again.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    Reps were so polite and patient, and guided me through the process. Richmond-based phone support stood out for their customer service approach. Company forms are much more straightforward than typical contracts, and that makes a huge difference. Have already recommended Allianz to friends.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    I was pleasantly surprised when I called to try to recover the cost of my Jet Blue ticket that I had to change... my first time ever to buy airline ticket insurance from Allianz. I will be doing it more often after my last experience - very easy to make a claim and payment was received within a week.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2017

    It is fair process and the website is easy to understand. That's good for old people. It does not take long for them to review the claim. And I got the check really soon after that. It is worth it since the long distance travel is always the pain for old people. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2017

    I had an accident while vacationing in the Philippines and had to go to the emergency room. I filed a claim when I got home in March this year. The ER service was Jan 31, 2017. Mailed my claim March 26 and got my reimbursement April 20, 2017. It was easy and the response was quick. Glad I got my travel insurance from Allianz and highly recommend it to friends and relatives.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2017

    Travel interruption - Great response and timely. Was not fond of filing everything on the computer with no personal interaction. Payment was received in a timely manner. Was pleased to see that they paid everything in full.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    I was unable to submit my forms via email - too many documents to send; however, sending documents via fax worked fine; Very quick response time, customer service rep on the phone was also very helpful. I'm very glad I purchased the travel insurance.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    Had to cancel the return trip as my daughter in law needed attention and care. No hassles and was done utmost speedily and efficiently. I need not contact them a second time. Once the form was submitted the claim was processed. Got the check within ten days.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    The customer service representatives were fine but I was extremely unhappy that I was not reimbursed for my flight. We have a son with mental illness and it often seems not worth it to try to go anywhere because plans get derailed. I decided to move forward with our plans to visit our friends on the east coast with the thought that "This time I will purchase flight insurance just in case something happens".

    In the past we have opted not to go forward with plans because of fear we might need to cancel or we have purchased tickets and then had to cancel. I was so disappointed to have our claim denied. I wasted more money than I needed to on the trip by purchasing a useless policy. I don't wish our circumstance on anyone but it is difficult enough having a life centered around a loved one with mental and then to feel ripped off on top of it just adds to the pain.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    Refund for American Airline Tickets- Allianz Global handled my claim in a professional and expeditious manner. By far it was the best experience I have ever had in filing a claim with any insurance company and would highly recommend them to others. Their request for claim forms was in an orderly fashion making it easy to understand, complete and submit. I will certainly use them again in the future.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2017

    I had a travel delay which cost me almost two hundred for a room I didn't get to use. Filing my claim with Allianz was very easy. All they asked for was proof of the delay and a copy of my hotel reservation. To my extreme delight I received a check in only about a week. Great company!

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    My flight was delayed for 2nd plane in PA and airport got me another flight at another airport 50 min away, however they could not give me transportation and I had to pay over 100.00 for taxi ride to get to other airport in another city. The airline declined to reimbursement for transportation, I had forgotten I had taken out travel insurance and decided to notify them via online about my issue having to pay for transportation due to airport did not accommodate me. I upload all my receipts to Allianz and copy of the new flight change and they reimbursed me right away for travel expense for taxi ride to another airport.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I had to cancel my birthday trip to Las Vegas to see the Beatles Love at the Mirage. I suddenly had a herniated disc that caused intractable leg pain so I was greatly disappointed and had to cancel my trip. Your company refunded us the whole amount of our airfare promptly. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I am dissatisfied primarily because I have 2 claims and only 1x has been addressed. To that point, it wasn't even really addressed as I was only told what the dollar amount was and nothing more. A little information would go a long way.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I purchased travel insurance for the United flights for my parents. Due to an illness they were not able to go. I was really not looking forward to jumping through hoops to get my money back. To my surprise the online process was very easy and within a few days I had received an email stating that I will be receiving a check in the mail. I will definitely consider insurance with Allianz again in the future.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    The process is fast and easy. I was sick during my trip. I filled out the form online and submit the receipt. Few days later I received my check. I will use them again for my future travel and highly recommend Allianz.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I was very skeptical about purchasing especially since a lot of insurance companies make it such a hassle to file a claim but it was fast and easy! Customer service was excellent! Filing a claim online was great and knowing where I was in the process was wonderful. Received my payment promptly.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    Health problem traveling in Germany. Experienced an unusual pain that persisted. Called Allianz: This was the only problematic point. Trouble making a connection. First connection sounded like it was received in "India", voices could be heard talking in the background, then call was dropped. Second connection sounded like the first but then without special notice was connected to "America". From there the whole experience was excellent. The lady on the phone encouraged me to seek help and explained very clearly what to do if treated by a doctor in his office, or what to do if hospital admission was required. The doctor's examination and treatment were all that was needed and I was feeling better within hours. I credit the encouragement and assurances from Allianz for this.

    On return home I submitted the documentation for reimbursement as instructed on the call to Allianz and received prompt response and expect (as per email) to receive a check soon. Other than making initial contact the experience was excellent. I have purchased Allianz many times. This was my first need to call for assistance. I will certainly continue to purchase their service based on the fine response this time.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    Because of older parents we purchased the insurance for our trip, for any unseen complications, never thinking it would be for us. My husband had an accident close to the departure date that kept us from making our flight, and I was very impressed at how quickly our claim was handled and paid for. Very happy that we purchased the insurance for our trip!

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I couldn't be happier with Allianz. The website was very user friendly. I entered my information and I received confirmation of it being received. I was then informed of additional info they needed from me and was instructed appropriately. Within a week of completing the application I received full payment of the cost of my airline ticket. Very impressed.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    Thank you so much for your great service! Your employees were very understanding and courteous. They were professional and timely. I received reimbursement within 5 days of submission of the claim. I always purchase insurance because one never knows what can happen.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    I took out a simple policy for a trip to Canada as now required by Canadian gov't. A slight accident, stepping on a piece of wood in long grass and rusty nail through shoe into foot. Helpline was useful (although could not of course recommend any medical treatment). As it was a Sunday holiday weekend and out in the farmland, a lengthy (60 miles) exploration needed to find medi-clinic for a tetanus shot. This was not easy and a fifth star would be awarded if Allianz service could have provided places to go for this. However, their followup was excellent and a speedy unhassled settlement could not be faulted. I would use them again and recommend to friends. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    Just wanted to thank everyone who helped get this completed so quickly! From the first phone call to see what the process was to getting paid back so quickly for the fees of cancelling a flight. Even the the online process was simple. Everything was easy, clear and quick--not what I expected at all. I imagined a long drawn out process with lots of paperwork--complete opposite. And this was so helpful while I am in the middle of recovering from emergency surgery. Thank you!

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    Wife had an illness while on the cruise. We paid the ship and were applied for our refund two days after returning home and had our check within 10 days just as stated in the application. Very happy with their service!

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    Customer Service was very helpful in filling out the claim over the phone since the website was down. Allianz didn't ask for any extra paperwork from what the website says it needs to process a claim. The whole process was painless and fast. I had doubts about a third party insurance company when I rent cars, but Allianz was great to deal with. I would use and recommend them in the future.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2017

    I usually don't get flight insurance. This time I decided to get it. At the age of 74 you never know what can happen. In the month preceding my flight I had 3 cases of arterial fibrillation that sent me to the hospital each time. I was pleased when filling out the claim how easy the process went. That website was very efficient. It was less than 10 days that the payment for my trip cancellation was in the mail. Thank you Allianz.

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    Allianz Global Assistance Company Information

    Company Name:
    Allianz Global Assistance
    Year Founded:
    1985
    Address:
    P.O. Box 71533
    City:
    Richmond
    State/Province:
    VA
    Postal Code:
    23286-4684
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.allianztravelinsurance.com