What is Renewable Policy travel insurance?

Renewable Policies can be extended during a trip, for periods of 6-36 months, depending on the policy.

Only some International Medical and Annual policies are renewable. To renew a policy, a traveler must contact their provider directly.

Please be aware that coverage and eligibility requirements for this benefit differ by policy. The tables below show the providers that offer Renewable Policy coverage.

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Renewable Policy by Provider

Last Updated: 09/26/2023
Global Underwriters Global Underwriters
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Diplomat International

Not renewable

Renewal – Coverage under this Plan is not renewable. If additional coverage time is needed, a new application must be completed and correct Premium submitted to Global Underwriters Agency. A new Deductible, Coinsurance, and Pre-existing Condition Exclusion will apply at each succeeding or subsequent Period of Coverage.

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Diplomat LT excl US

Renewable up to 36 months

Renewal

Coverage under the Diplomat LT is renewable if: 1) The Insured Person(s) meet all the eligibility requirements of the policy; 2) The Insurance Plan has not lapsed or terminated for any reason; and 3) The renewal coverage does not exceed the maximum allowable period of coverage.

Maximum allowable period of coverage is defined as follows: thirty-six continuous months for ages 14 days to 69 years, twenty-four continuous months for ages 70 to 79, and twelve continuous months for ages 80+. NOTE: 1) If an Insured Person has been insured under the Plan for twelve continuous months, a new deductible and co-insurance apply; 2) The chosen Medical Maximum is a Policy Lifetime Maximum; and 3) The Company reserves the right to change premium rates for each twelve months of continuous coverage.

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Diplomat LT incl US

Renewable up to 36 months

Renewal
Coverage under the Diplomat LT is renewable if: 1) The Insured Person(s) meet all the eligibility requirements of the policy; 2) The Insurance Plan has not lapsed or terminated for any reason; and 3) The renewal coverage does not exceed the maximum allowable period of coverage.

Maximum allowable period of coverage is defined as follows: thirty-six continuous months for ages 14 days to 69 years, twenty-four continuous months for ages 70 to 79, and twelve continuous months for ages 80+. NOTE: 1) If an Insured Person has been insured under the Plan for twelve continuous months, a new deductible and co-insurance apply; 2) The chosen Medical Maximum is a Policy Lifetime Maximum; and 3) The Company reserves the right to change premium rates for each twelve months of continuous coverage.

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Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Patriot International Platinum

Renewable up to 24 months

(21) RENEWAL; AMENDMENTS:

Subject to the Terms of the TERMINATION OF MASTER POLICY and TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS subparagraphs of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, an Insured Person can request coverage under this insurance plan to be extended a minimum of five (5) days for up to a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period until reaching a maximum of thirty-six (36) continuous months in accordance with and subject to
the Terms of the plan then in effect (including the Terms of the then applicable Master Policy) and so long as extension Premium is paid when due and the Insured Person otherwise continues to meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the plan.

The Company’s commitment and the Insured Person’s ability to request extension is also subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the expiration date of the then existing Period of Coverage. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the Terms of the Master Policy, this Certificate, extensions or replacements of either, and/or to the insurance plan (including the issuance of Riders to effectuate same) at any time or from time to time after the Effective Date of Coverage of this Certificate, upon no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Assured and the Insured Person (Notice of Amendment). The Notice of Amendment shall include a complete description of the changes, additions, and/or deletions to be made, the Effective Date thereof (the Change Date), and notice of the Insured Person’s cancellation rights and shall be sent first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known residence or mailing address of the Insured Person. Upon issuance of the Notice of Amendment, the Assured and/or the Insured Person shall have the right to request cancellation of this Certificate, at any time prior to the Change Date; provided, however that cancellation under this provision shall be at the option of the Insured Person and coverage under this insurance shall terminate with effect from the cancellation date specified by the Insured Person (subject to the Terms of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS provision). If the Insured Person does not elect to cancel this Certificate in accordance with the foregoing, the changes, additions, and/or deletions as made by the Company and specified in said Notice of Amendment shall take effect as of the Change Date specified in the Company’s Notice, and this insurance shall thereafter continue in effect in accordance with its Terms, as so amended and modified.

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Patriot International Lite

Renewable up to 24 months

(21) RENEWAL; AMENDMENTS:

Subject to the Terms of the TERMINATION OF MASTER POLICY and TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS subparagraphs of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, an Insured Person can request coverage under this insurance plan to be extended a minimum of five (5) days for up to a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period until reaching a maximum of twenty-four (24) continuous months in accordance with and subject to the Terms of the plan then in effect (including the Terms of the then applicable Master Policy) and so long as extension Premium is paid when due and the Insured Person otherwise continues to meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the plan.

The Company’s commitment and the Insured Person’s ability to request extension is also subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the expiration date of the then existing Period of Coverage. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the Terms of the Master Policy, this Certificate, extensions or replacements of either, and/or to the insurance plan (including the issuance of Riders to effectuate same) at any time or from time to time after the Effective Date of Coverage of this Certificate, upon no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Assured and the Insured Person (Notice of Amendment). The Notice of Amendment shall include a complete description of the changes, additions, and/or deletions to be made, the Effective Date thereof (the Change Date), and notice of the Insured Person’s cancellation rights and shall be sent first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known residence or mailing address of the Insured Person. Upon issuance of the Notice of Amendment, the Assured and/or the Insured Person shall have the right to request cancellation of this Certificate, at any time prior to the Change Date; provided, however that cancellation under this provision shall be at the option of the Insured Person and coverage under this insurance shall terminate with effect from the cancellation date specified by the Insured Person (subject to the Terms of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS provision). If the Insured Person does not elect to cancel this Certificate in accordance with the foregoing, the changes, additions, and/or deletions as made by the Company and specified in said Notice of Amendment shall take effect as of the Change Date specified in the Company’s Notice, and this insurance shall thereafter continue in effect in accordance with its Terms, as so amended and modified.

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Patriot America Lite

Renewable up to 24 months

(21) RENEWAL; AMENDMENTS:

Subject to the Terms of the TERMINATION OF MASTER POLICY and TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS subparagraphs of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, an Insured Person can request coverage under this insurance plan to be extended a minimum of five (5) days for up to a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period until reaching a maximum of twenty-four (24) continuous months in accordance with and subject to the Terms of the plan then in effect (including the Terms of the then applicable Master Policy) and so long as extension
Premium is paid when due and the Insured Person otherwise continues to meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the plan.

The Company’s commitment and the Insured Person’s ability to request extension is also subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the expiration date of the then existing Period of Coverage. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the Terms of the Master Policy, this Certificate, extensions or replacements of either, and/or to the insurance plan (including the issuance of Riders to effectuate same) at any time or from time to time after the Effective Date of Coverage of this Certificate, upon no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Assured and the Insured Person (Notice of Amendment). The Notice of Amendment shall include a complete description of the changes, additions, and/or deletions to be made, the Effective Date thereof (the Change Date), and notice of the Insured Person’s cancellation rights and shall be sent first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known residence or mailing address of the Insured Person. Upon issuance of the Notice of Amendment, the Assured and/or the Insured Person shall have the right to request cancellation of this Certificate, at any time prior to the Change Date; provided, however that cancellation under this provision shall be at the option of the Insured Person and coverage under this insurance shall terminate with effect from the cancellation date specified by the Insured Person (subject to the Terms of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS provision). If the Insured Person does not elect to cancel this Certificate in accordance with the foregoing, the changes, additions, and/or deletions as made by the Company and specified in said Notice of Amendment shall take effect as of the Change Date specified in the Company’s Notice, and this insurance shall thereafter continue in effect in accordance with
its Terms, as so amended and modified.

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Patriot America Platinum

Renewable up to 24 months

(21) RENEWAL; AMENDMENTS:

Subject to the Terms of the TERMINATION OF MASTER POLICY and TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS subparagraphs of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, an Insured Person can request coverage under this insurance plan to be extended a minimum of five (5) days for up to a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period until reaching a maximum of thirty-six (36) continuous months in accordance with and subject to the Terms of the plan then in effect (including the Terms of the then applicable Master Policy) and so long as extension Premium is paid when due and the Insured Person otherwise continues to meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the plan.

The Company’s commitment and the Insured Person’s ability to request extension is also subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the expiration date of the then existing Period of Coverage. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the Terms of the Master Policy, this Certificate, extensions or replacements of either, and/or to the insurance plan (including the issuance of Riders to effectuate same) at any time or from time to time after the Effective Date of Coverage of this Certificate, upon no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Assured and the Insured Person (Notice of Amendment). The Notice of Amendment shall include a complete description of the changes, additions, and/or deletions to be made, the Effective Date thereof (the Change Date), and notice of the Insured Person’s cancellation rights and shall be sent first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known residence or mailing address of the Insured Person. Upon issuance of the Notice of Amendment, the Assured
and/or the Insured Person shall have the right to request cancellation of this Certificate, at any time prior to the Change Date; provided, however that cancellation under this provision shall be at the option of the Insured Person and coverage under this insurance shall terminate with effect from the cancellation date specified by the Insured Person (subject to the Terms of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS provision). If the Insured Person does not elect to cancel this Certificate in accordance with the foregoing, the changes, additions, and/or deletions as made by the Company and specified in said Notice of Amendment shall take effect as of the Change Date specified in the Company’s Notice, and this insurance shall thereafter continue in effect in accordance with its Terms, as so amended and modified.

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Patriot America Plus

Renewable up to 24 months

(21) RENEWAL; AMENDMENTS:

Subject to the Terms of the TERMINATION OF MASTER POLICY and TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS subparagraphs of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, an Insured Person can request coverage under this insurance plan to be extended a minimum of five (5) days for up to a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period until reaching a maximum of twenty-four (24) continuous months in accordance with and subject to the Terms of the plan then in effect (including the Terms of the then applicable Master Policy) and so long as extension Premium is paid when due and the Insured Person otherwise continues to meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the plan.

The Company’s commitment and the Insured Person’s ability to request extension is also subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the expiration date of the then existing Period of Coverage. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the Terms of the Master Policy, this Certificate, extensions or replacements of either, and/or to the insurance plan (including the issuance of Riders to effectuate same) at any time or from time to time after the Effective Date of Coverage of this Certificate, upon no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Assured and the Insured Person (Notice of Amendment). The Notice of Amendment shall include a complete description of the changes, additions, and/or deletions to be made, the Effective Date thereof (the
Change Date), and notice of the Insured Person’s cancellation rights and shall be sent first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known residence or mailing address of the Insured Person. Upon issuance of the Notice of Amendment, the Assured and/or the Insured Person shall have the right to request cancellation of this Certificate, at any time prior to the Change Date; provided, however that cancellation under this provision shall be at the option of the Insured Person and coverage under this insurance shall terminate with effect from the cancellation date specified by the Insured Person (subject to the Terms of the CONDITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMINATION OF COVERAGE FOR INSURED PERSONS provision). If the Insured Person does not elect to cancel this Certificate in accordance with the foregoing, the changes, additions, and/or deletions as made by the Company and specified in said Notice of Amendment shall take effect as of the Change Date specified in the Company’s Notice, and this insurance shall thereafter continue in effect in accordance with its Terms, as so amended and modified.

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Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Travel Medical Choice excl US

Renewable up to 364 days

1.6 Extension of Coverage

Coverage may be continued if the initial Period of Coverage is less than the Maximum Period of Coverage. If You elect to extend Your Trip beyond the initial Period of Coverage, You may extend the applicable Period of Coverage by a minimum of five (5) days and up to three hundred sixty‐ four (364) days at a time, provided that the total Period of Coverage may not exceed the Maximum Period of Coverage. Upon such extension and receipt of the appropriate Plan premium and applicable fee charged for each extension, the original Certificate’s Expiration Date of Coverage will be extended to the new Expiration Date of Coverage. The original Effective Date of Coverage will be used to calculate Your Deductible and Coinsurance; to determine whether maximum coverage amounts as set forth in the Schedule of Benefits have been obtained; and to determine any Pre‐Existing Conditions. Extensions, if offered by the Company, will be subject to the definitions, benefits, and conditions in force at the time of each extension.

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Travel Medical Basic excl US

Renewable up to 364 days

1.6 Extension of Coverage.

Coverage may be continued if the initial Period of Coverage is less than the Maximum Period of Coverage. If You elect to extend Your Trip beyond the initial Period of Coverage, You may extend the applicable Period of Coverage by a minimum of five (5) days and up to three hundred sixty‐ four (364) days at a time, provided that the total Period of Coverage may not exceed the Maximum Period of Coverage. Upon such extension and receipt of the appropriate Plan premium and applicable fee charged for each extension, the original Certificate’s Expiration Date of Coverage will be extended to the new Expiration Date of Coverage. The original Effective Date of Coverage will be used to calculate Your Deductible and Coinsurance; to determine whether maximum coverage amounts as set forth in the Schedule of Benefits have been obtained; and to determine any Pre‐Existing Conditions. Extensions, if offered by the Company, will be subject to the definitions, benefits, and conditions in force at the time of each extension.

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Travel Medical Choice incl US

Renewable up to 364 days

1.6 Extension of Coverage.

Coverage may be continued if the initial Period of Coverage is less than the Maximum Period of Coverage. If You elect to extend Your Trip beyond the initial Period of Coverage, You may extend the applicable Period of Coverage by a minimum of five (5) days and up to three hundred sixtyfour (364) days at a time, provided that the total Period of Coverage may not exceed the Maximum Period of Coverage. Upon such extension and receipt of the appropriate Plan premium and applicable fee charged for each extension, the original Certificate’s Expiration Date of Coverage will be extended to the new Expiration Date of Coverage. The original Effective Date of Coverage will be used to calculate Your Deductible and Coinsurance, to determine whether maximum coverage amounts as set forth in the Schedule of Benefits have been obtained; and to determine any Pre-Existing Conditions. Extensions, if offered by the Company, will be subject to the definitions, benefits, and conditions in force at the time of each extension.

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Travel Medical Basic incl US

Renewable up to 364 days

1.6 Extension of Coverage

Coverage may be continued if the initial Period of Coverage is less than the Maximum Period of Coverage. If You elect to extend Your Trip beyond the initial Period of Coverage, You may extend the applicable Period of Coverage by a minimum of five (5) days and up to three hundred sixtyfour (364) days at a time, provided that the total Period of Coverage may not exceed the Maximum Period of Coverage. Upon such extension and receipt of the appropriate Plan premium and applicable fee charged for each extension, the original Certificate’s Expiration Date of Coverage will be extended to the new Expiration Date of Coverage. The original Effective Date of Coverage will be used to calculate Your Deductible and Coinsurance, to determine whether maximum coverage amounts as set forth in the Schedule of Benefits have been obtained; and to determine any Pre-Existing Conditions. Extensions, if offered by the Company, will be subject to the definitions, benefits, and conditions in force at the time of each extension.

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Trawick International Trawick International
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Safe Travels USA Comprehensive

Renewable up to 12 months

AUTOMATIC EXTENDED COVERAGE

Coverage will be automatically extended

1) If Your scheduled return is delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond Your control. This extension of coverage will end on the earlier of the date You reach Your originally scheduled date to return or 5 days after the Termination Date.

2) If You incur a covered Injury or Sickness on Your Trip and a treating Physician certifies that You are not Medically Fit to Travel to Your Home Country on Your Termination Date, the Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit will be automatically extended for 30 days or until You are Medically Fit to Travel and transported to Your Home Country or You reached the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, whichever is sooner.

3) If You are Hospitalized due to a covered Injury or Sickness on Your Termination Date and a treating Physician certifies that You are not Medically Fit to Travel on Your Termination Date, this plan will be extended for an additional 30 days, or until You are released from the Hospital and Medically Fit to Travel, or You reached the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, whichever is sooner.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION PROCEDURES

An extension notice will be sent to the Covered Person before the Policy Period ends and includes links to extend prior to the Termination Date. The Covered Person is subject to the following rules at extension: In order to extend, the Policy Period must be initially purchased for a minimum of 5 days. If available, an extension period can be purchased; 1.at the premium rate in force at the time of the extension; 2. for a minimum of 5 days; 3. for up to a maximum of 364 days, provided the Covered Person’s Policy Period does not exceed 364 days in total. There are no grace periods for extension. Once the Policy has lapsed, reapplication is required. Please note, upon application for a new Policy, the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion, deductible and co-insurance start over.

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Safe Travels USA Cost Saver

Renewable up to 12 months

AUTOMATIC EXTENDED COVERAGE

Coverage will be automatically extended:

1) If Your scheduled return is delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond Your control. This extension of coverage will end on the earlier of the date You reach Your originally scheduled date to return or 5 days after the Termination Date.

2) If You incur a covered Injury or Sickness on Your Trip and a treating Physician certifies that You are not Medically Fit to Travel to Your Home Country on Your Termination Date, the Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit will be automatically extended for 30 days or until You are Medically Fit to Travel and transported to Your Home Country or You reached the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, whichever is sooner.

3) If You are Hospitalized due to a covered Injury or Sickness on Your Termination Date and a treating Physician certifies that You are not Medically Fit to Travel on Your Termination Date, this plan will be extended for an additional 30 days, or until You are released from the Hospital and Medically Fit to Travel, or You reached the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, whichever is sooner.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION PROCEDURES

An extension notice will be sent to the Covered Person before the Policy Period ends and includes links to extend prior to the Termination Date. The Covered Person is subject to the following rules at extension: In order to extend, the Policy Period must be initially purchased for a minimum of 5 days. If available, an extension period can be purchased; 1.at the premium rate in force at the time of the extension; 2. for a minimum of 5 days; 3. for up to a maximum of 364 days, provided the Covered Person’s Policy Period does not exceed 364 days in total. There are no grace periods for extension. Once the Policy has lapsed, reapplication is required. Please note, upon application for a new Policy, the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion, deductible and co-insurance start over.

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Safe Travels International Cost Saver excl US

Renewable up to 12 months

OPTIONAL EXTENSION PROCEDURES

An extension notice will be sent to the Covered Person before the Policy Period ends and includes links to extend prior to the Termination Date. The Covered Person is subject to the following rules at extension: In order to extend, the Policy Period must be initially purchased for a minimum of 5 days. If available, an extension period can be purchased; 1. at the premium rate in force at the time of the extension; 2. for a minimum of 5 days; 3. for up to a maximum of 364 days, provided the Covered Person’s Policy Period does not exceed 364 days in total. There are no grace periods for extension. Once the Policy has lapsed, reapplication is required. Please note, upon application for a new Policy, the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion, Deductible and co-insurance start over.

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Safe Travels International excl US

Renewable up to 12 months

OPTIONAL EXTENSION PROCEDURES

An extension notice will be sent to the Covered Person before the Policy Period ends and includes links to extend prior to the Termination Date. The Covered Person is subject to the following rules at extension: In order to extend, the Policy Period must be initially purchased for a minimum of 5 days. If available, an extension period can be purchased;

1. at the premium rate in force at the time of the extension;

2 for a minimum of 5 days;

3. for up to a maximum of 364 days, provided the Covered Person’s Policy Period does not exceed 364 days in total. There are no grace periods for extension. Once the Policy has lapsed, reapplication is required. Please note, upon application for a new Policy, the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion, Deductible and co-insurance start over.

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Safe Travels Explorer

Not renewable

This plan is not a Renewable Policy.