Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection

I could not in good conscience recommend Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection to anyone purchasing travel insurance. I have used other companies based on Squaremouth's selection process and been delighted. In the case of Berkshire Hathaway, it was the least expensive option for our needs. My college-age daughter tore her ACL skiing before our trip and our entire trip had to be cancelled because of her surgery. I filed a claim immediately and called twice with questions. The paperwork to file a claim is extensive. I was required to prove I intended to take the trip even though I had the receipt demonstrating I had paid for it. The service representatives on the phone were not helpful. I have also sent email messages and received form answers. I am to hear about next steps on January 15. This is not the service I expect from a major company. I do have other comparisons. My daughter tore her other ACL in high school. We had two trips pending, one international. I had checks from another company within a week of filing my claim and lovely conversations with the individual handing my claim . I also picked that insurer using Squaremouth. Clearly your evaluation of the quality of companies has declined.

Submitting a claim for a travel delay requires a lot of paperwork. I don't think I'll be buying travel insurance in the future - I didn't realize I'd have to spend hours assembling documents for a $200 claim!

I I extended my stay by two weeks and Berkshire Hathaway extended my policy to cover the extra two weeks at no charge, the customer service was great!

Unfortunately I have been waiting for a response on what information to send but have not heard back from my claims adjuster