Notable Features
Aegis General Insurance, formerly GoReady, has 30+ years in the travel insurance industry and is a reliable option for travelers taking trips domestically and abroad. They currently offer three variations of their Go Ready travel plans on Squaremouth, which offer varying benefits and degrees of coverage from one plan to the next.
Two of the plans offered by Aegis offer benefits that protect against cancellations, medical emergencies, delays, and lost luggage. These comprehensive plans feature competitive coverage limits, such as 100% coverage for cancellations, up to $500,000 in Medical Evacuation coverage, and up to $2,500 in lost luggage protection.
Aegis also offers a unique Go Ready Trip Cancellation plan that provides an affordable way for travelers to solely protect the cost of their trip. Since this plan doesn’t include any other travel benefits, it’s among the most affordable Trip Cancellation policies on the market.
Aegis has received recognition for their Stress Less Benefits that focus on reducing friction and inefficiencies of the claims process. Overall, travelers rate the provider highly, with just 0.2% of Aegis customers leaving the provider a negative review.
This provider summary was written internally by a Squaremouth policy expert.
Aegis General Insurance and its Go Ready Travel Plans are a part of the K2 Insurance Group which wrote over $1 billion in premium last year. We design products to ensure that clients don’t overpay for things they don’t need. We further differentiate ourselves with Stress Less Benefits which allow policyholders to often avoid going through a claims reimbursement process. Simply call, live chat, or email us when you encounter an insurable event while traveling, and we will coordinate and pay for your medical visit, flight change, hotel overnight, evacuation, or other service as covered by your policy.
Policy Description:
A travel insurance plan for U.S. travelers looking for a trip cancellation only plan. This one- benefit plan can be customized to include two optional benefits: Trip Interruption and Cancellation for Any Reason!
Underwritten By: Zurich American Insurance Company
Underwritten Location: 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, Illinois 60196-1056 United States
AM Best #: 002563
AM Best Rating: A+ (Superior)
Policy Description:
A customizable and comprehensive single-trip travel insurance plan for U.S. travelers looking to avoid overpaying for benefits they do not need, but want to be able to add coverage specific to their situation or trip. Optional benefits include Cancellation for Any Reason, Cancellation for Work Reasons, Increased Medical & Evacuation Limits, Coverage for Sports & Business Equipment, & much more.
This plan meets the travel insurance entry requirements imposed due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) by several countries. Coverage may be provided if you, a traveling family member, or a traveling companion contract COVID-19 and plan requirements are met. Eligible coverages can include Trip Cancellation prior to your scheduled departure, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay (includes extended accommodations due to mandatory Quarantine), Medical and Dental, and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage during your trip. The coverage included herein is valid worldwide. Please contact us if you have specific questions about qualifying for the entry standards for your particular destination.
Underwritten By: Zurich American Insurance Company
Underwritten Location: 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, Illinois 60196-1056 United States
AM Best #: 002563
AM Best Rating: A+ (Superior)
Policy Description:
Please be aware that unless you purchase the Cancel For Any Reason Upgrade that this plan will NOT cover fear of traveling. However, it does provide unique coverage should your travels be disrupted by contracting a pandemic or epidemic virus or disease. This policy provides Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, and Emergency Medical benefits if you are medically diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus or a similar pandemic/epidemic.
For clients that are uncertain what the future holds, we have a Cancel For Any Reason Benefit Upgrade that reimburses an industry-leading 75% of your trip costs. In addition to the pandemic coverage already described, this plan also has comprehensive benefits including Trip Cancellations for typical covered reasons (as described in the policy), Trip Interruptions & Flight Delays, Emergency Medical & Evacuation, Baggage, and much more. Covered cancellation reasons which reimburse 100% of your trip costs include Sickness, Injuries, Weather, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, Strikes, Bankruptcies, Quarantines, and a variety of others.
Underwritten By: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
Underwritten Location: 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
AM Best #: 013853
AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)
Squaremouth is an excellent venue to see a variety of coverage plans and fees. We had to cancel our trip 4 days prior to leaving due to a newly diagnosed case of colon cancer that had a sense of medical urgency. We called Aegis immediately and started our claim Nov 8 which was filed Dec 4 after meeting with the surgeon for needed signature.
Although I did not personally file a claim, one of the members of my traveling party of 6 ladies had to cancel before the trip began, due to a medically ordered cancellation by her doctor. At this point, she has not received her trip refund. She had submitted her lengthy required information, and then received 5-6 pages for her physician to complete. This mount of procedure is frustrating , and at this point, she is not really satisfied with her insurance purchase. I feel responsible, because I recommended Aegis to all our group. By reviews of Aegis,, I felt claims would be prompt and hassle free. Thinking for next trip, I would purchase a policy that covers" Cancel for any reason" to have a swift claim.
Our experience with Aegis was 5 star all the way! We had nothing but smooth cooperation, with interpreters, coordination and a calm demeanor by everyone we came in contact with concerning our situation. I would highly recommend this company!
All reviews are from Aegis customers
For Use With These Policies: Go Ready Trip Cancellation, Go Ready Choice
Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm ET
Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm ET
Saturday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm ET
For Use With These Policies: Go Ready Pandemic Plus
Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm ET
Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 8:00pm ET