Travel Insured Travel Insurance Review


Travel Insured offers three customizable travel insurance plans with strong medical coverage and optional CFAR.

Find out if you should buy travel insurance from Travel Insured.

Key Takeaways
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Travel Insured offers three single-trip plans (Essential, Deluxe, Platinum) with 100% trip cancellation coverage.

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Deluxe and Platinum plans include optional CFAR as a bundle with no dollar cap when purchased within 21 days.

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All plans feature high emergency medical evacuation limits ($200,000 to $1,000,000) and 24/7 traveler assistance.

Travel Insured Travel Insurance Pros and Cons

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Pros
  • High emergency evacuation limits reaching $500,000 to $1,000,000 on Deluxe and Platinum
  • CFAR available as bundle option with no dollar cap (Deluxe and Platinum)
  • Pre-existing condition coverage with 21-day purchase window
  • High customer satisfaction ratings (4.2/5 on Trustpilot, 4.41 on Squaremouth)
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Cons
  • Essential plan lacks CFAR coverage
  • Trip delay requires six-hour wait, baggage delay requires 12-hour wait
  • Some customers report extensive documentation requirements for claims
  • Claims processing times range from several weeks to several months
  • Coverage exclusions may not be clearly communicated at purchase

Travel Insured Travel Insurance Plans and Features

Travel Insured's three plans provide coverage at different tiers. These have varying medical limits and CFAR availability.

Trip Cancellation
100% trip cost
100% trip cost
100% trip cost
Emergency Medical
$50,000
$250,000
$500,000
Emergency Evacuation
$200,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
Baggage Loss
$750
$1,500
$2,500
Per-Item Baggage Limit
$250
$250
$250
CFAR Coverage
Not available
Bundle option, no cap
Bundle option, no cap
Pre-existing Window
21 days, 48+ hrs notice
21 days, 48+ hrs notice
21 days, 48+ hrs notice
Trip Delay
$500 (6+ hrs)
$500 (6+ hrs)
$500 (6+ hrs)
Baggage Delay
$750 (12+ hrs)
$750 (12+ hrs)
$750 (12+ hrs)
Missed Connection
$750
$750
$750

Purchase within 21 days of the initial deposit to maximize coverage benefits. Worldwide coverage included.

Travel Insured Travel Insurance Rates

Travel Insured is a mid-to-upper-tier option based on trip cost, traveler age, destination, and duration. Higher premiums reflect comprehensive medical coverage and bundled CFAR value.

5-day Canada trip, age 36, moderate cost
$164
$190
$218
Age 65+ pricing
Higher premiums
Higher premiums
Higher premiums

Senior travelers age 65+ pay higher premiums due to increased medical risks.

Comparing Travel Insured vs. Other Companies

Travel Insured competes with other comprehensive travel insurance providers offering customizable coverage and strong medical protection.

Travel Insured Deluxe
100% trip cost
$250,000
$500,000
Yes (bundle, no cap)
Travel Insured Platinum
100% trip cost
$500,000
$1,000,000
Yes (bundle, no cap)
AXA Platinum
100% trip cost
$250,000
$1,000,000
Yes (75%, no cap)
Generali Premium
100% trip cost
$250,000
$1,000,000
Yes (75%, no cap)
Seven Corners Choice
$100,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
Yes (75%, no cap)

Travel Insured's Platinum plan offers the highest emergency medical coverage at $500,000. Compare with Generali's coverage, AXA's plans, or Seven Corners' options.

Travel Insured User Reviews

Travel Insured holds a 4.2/5 rating on Trustpilot (1,700+ reviews), 4.41/5 on Squaremouth (4,000+ reviews), and an A+ BBB rating.

What Customers Love

  • Responsive pre-trip service: Agents earn strong marks for clear, knowledgeable answers to coverage questions before departure.
  • Peace of mind: Travelers value having coverage in place even when no claim is ever filed.
  • Positive claims outcomes: Some customers report full reimbursements on cancelled trips, with payments landing within three to six weeks.
  • Crisis support: Reviews cite calm, professional guidance and consistent follow-up during medical emergencies.
  • Around-the-clock assistance: Concierge and multilingual support handle medical coordination, reservations and other travel needs at any hour.
  • Easy policy modifications: Adjusting trip dates or updating coverage before departure tends to proceed smoothly, according to reviewers.

Common Complaints

  • Heavy documentation requirements: Some reviewers note that claims require more paperwork than anticipated, including receipts, medical records and additional verification.
  • Long processing times: While some customers receive payment within three to six weeks, others wait four to six months with minimal status updates.
  • Slow response times: Reviewers report extended gaps when following up on claims or documentation, with difficulty reaching a live representative.
  • Claim denials: Common reasons include missing cancellation confirmations, pre-existing condition timing disputes and incomplete paperwork.
  • Unclear exclusions: Some travelers indicate that key exclusions, particularly around unused airfare and documentation rules, were not clearly explained at purchase.

What’s Covered by Travel Insured Travel Insurance

Travel Insured provides good medical coverage and worldwide assistance on all plans.

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    Trip Protection

    • Trip cancellation: full reimbursement of non-refundable costs for illness, injury, death, natural disasters or work obligations
    • Trip interruption: Coverage for unused trip costs plus additional transportation to return home or rejoin the trip
    • Trip delay: Coverage for meals, accommodations, and essentials (up to $500 after a six-hour delay)
    • Missed connection: Up to $750 when carrier delays cause missed connections (three or more hours)
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    Medical Coverage

    • Emergency medical: For trip-related illness or injury, $50,000 (Essential) to $500,000 (Platinum)
    • Emergency evacuation: $200,000 to $1,000,000 for transportation to medical facilities
    • Medical services: Covers hospital stays, physician visits, prescriptions and emergency dental
    • 24/7 medical assistance: Healthcare provider location and emergency coordination
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    Additional Benefits

    • Covers accidental death and dismemberment
    • 24/7 concierge services, translation, and legal referrals (for all plans)
    • Emergency cash transfers and delivery of travel documents
    • Medical monitoring with family updates during emergencies

Add-On Coverage

  • Cancel for any reason (CFAR): Available on Deluxe and Platinum plans only, with no dollar cap. Purchase is required within 21 days of the initial trip deposit and cancellation must occur at least 48 hours before departure.
  • Rental car damage: Primary coverage for physical damage up to the vehicle's actual cash value.
  • Adventure sports: Encompasses skiing, scuba diving and mountain climbing.
  • Equipment coverage: Extends protection to electronics and sports gear beyond the standard baggage limits.

What’s NOT Covered

  • Pre-existing medical conditions unless the 21-day waiver is satisfied
  • Travel undertaken against a physician's advice
  • Incidents related to alcohol or drug use
  • Named hurricanes that existed before the policy purchase date
  • Intentional self-harm or illegal acts
  • War, terrorism (with some exceptions) or civil unrest
  • Extreme sports unless an adventure sports endorsement is added
  • Business equipment or commercial goods
  • Losses reimbursable through another source
  • Trip changes made for convenience

Travel Insured Claims Documentation Requirements

Required documentation varies by claim type:

Trip Cancellation/Interruption
Proof of trip payment (receipts, invoices, credit card statements), Cancellation confirmation from travel supplier, Medical records if cancellation due to illness/injury, Death certificate if applicable, Employer letter if work-related
Medical Expenses
Itemized medical bills and receipts, Medical records showing diagnosis and treatment, Physician's statement, Prescription receipts, Proof of payment
Emergency Evacuation
Physician's order for evacuation, Evacuation service invoices, Medical records documenting necessity, Transportation receipts
Baggage Loss/Delay
Police report if theft, Airline baggage delay report or Property Irregularity Report, Receipts for replacement purchases, Proof of baggage value, Photos of damaged items
Travel Delay
Carrier delay documentation, Receipts for meals and accommodations, Proof of delay duration

Processing time: four to six weeks for standard claims. Track claim status through the online portal.

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About Mark Fitzpatrick


Mark Fitzpatrick, Licensed P&C Insurance Expert, MoneyGeek

Mark Fitzpatrick is a licensed Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance Producer and MoneyGeek's resident expert in insurance and economics. In nearly a decade covering the insurance market at LendingTree and MoneyGeek, he's analyzed hundreds of carriers and millions of rates across auto, home, renters, health and life insurance.

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Mark studied at Boston College and later earned a master's in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University. He worked in financial risk management at State Street before joining MoneyGeek. He's also a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion.