Best Travel Insurance from U.S.

[MoniRose]

Anyone have suggestions? Last time I used Access America. Just thought I'd see what others have used.
Thanks! - Monica

 

[magpieinaz]

Anyone have suggestions? Last time I used Access America. Just thought I'd see what others have used.
Thanks! - Monica

Hi MoniRose!
I've been looking into travel insurance & find that most of the one recommended to me where not available if you were from the U.S.
The one I'm considering is:
Travelinsure.com
USI affinity travel insurance services
InterMedical insurance
800-937-1387
The rates & coverage seem reasonable. I'm waiting until I call them Monday because I want to make sure that the Camino isn't considered a hazard activity, but I'm basically sold
Buen Camino!
-Maggie

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

For my Sept Camino I have Allianz which I purchased thru Delta Airlines when I bought my tickets. I have no clue if this is good or not. Anyone else have any experience with them?

 

[DurhamParish]

I always use Travel Guard. I've heard nice things about them, and they are very nice, but fortunately I've never had to test them.

 

[magpieinaz]

For my Sept Camino I have Allianz which I purchased thru Delta Airlines when I bought my tickets. I have no clue if this is good or not. Anyone else have any experience with them?

HalfDomeOrBust, did the insurance through Delta include Medical? I've seen some travel insurance that are only specifically for flight/hotel reservations. I would call Delta & check to see exactly what's covered. Make sure you mention that you'll be walking the Camino, just in case there's exclusions.
Buen Camino!
Maggie

 

[DurhamParish]

And also make sure you have "Emergency Evacuation" coverage. My policy with Travel Guard came with a half million dollars worth, and for four more dollars I kicked that up by another half million.

If you are injured to the point that you can not board a commercial airliner, getting you back to the US could cost A LOT of money. Think about what a private jet to fly across the Atlantic could cost . . . . . .

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

HalfDomeOrBust, did the insurance through Delta include Medical? I've seen some travel insurance that are only specifically for flight/hotel reservations. I would call Delta & check to see exactly what's covered. Make sure you mention that you'll be walking the Camino, just in case there's exclusions.
Buen Camino!
Maggie

I received a packet with the insurance that states what medical coverage is included. It seems reasonable for what I "may" need in Spain. Just like everyone else, hope we do not need to use it.......

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

And also make sure you have "Emergency Evacuation" coverage. My policy with Travel Guard came with a half million dollars worth, and for four more dollars I kicked that up by another half million.

If you are injured to the point that you can not board a commercial airliner, getting you back to the US could cost A LOT of money. Think about what a private jet to fly across the Atlantic could cost . . . . . .

Good point. Looks like I have "Emergency Evacuation" coverage as well----- a half million dollars worth for evacuation. I wonder if anyone has any experience using Allianz and if it is positive....

 

[MoniRose]

I am also looking into InsureadnGo. It had a lot of good reviews. $128 for the best benefits.

 

[Pilar]

For my Sept Camino I have Allianz which I purchased thru Delta Airlines when I bought my tickets. I have no clue if this is good or not. Anyone else have any experience with them?

We have used Allianz with good success. We had to make a claim for an early return because of an injury and they paid the ticket change fees without a problem. We have not had to use them for medical payments.

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

We have used Allianz with good success. We had to make a claim for an early return because of an injury and they paid the ticket change fees without a problem. We have not had to use them for medical payments.

Thank you for the response and review Pilar!!! Good to hear that the travel part is good. have a great day and Buen Camino. Ed

 

[templarsoul]

For my Sept Camino I have Allianz which I purchased thru Delta Airlines when I bought my tickets. I have no clue if this is good or not. Anyone else have any experience with them?

I did the same, buying Allianz, but through American Airlines. Looks like very good and very affordable coverage on paper, I just hope that I'll never have to find out if it actually is!

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

I did the same, buying Allianz, but through American Airlines. Looks like very good and very affordable coverage on paper, I just hope that I'll never have to find out if it actually is!

I guess that it's like any kind of insurance we buy. We never ever really want to use it. Buen Camino and when do you start?

 

[MoniRose]

Thank you, everyone! - Monica

 

[templarsoul]

I guess that it's like any kind of insurance we buy. We never ever really want to use it. Buen Camino and when do you start?

Starting in one week!

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

Starting in one week!

Buen Camino and Enjoy!!!

 

[HalfDomeOrBust]

I am also looking into InsureadnGo. It had a lot of good reviews. $128 for the best benefits.

Hey there MoniRose. Looks like you had a few different options to think about that were discussed here. Buen Camino!!!

 

[jayree]

I recently used World Nomads, endorsed by Lonely Planet I think. They were reasonable and provided medical evacuation and trip cancelation coverage.
www.worldnomads.com