TravelSafe

The amount of paper in the documentation needed to submit a claim was cumbersome. I had to contact them to request an update on my claimant after eight weeks. I felt if I have not contacted them they would have never completely processed my claim. I was disappointed in their service.

Before Trip
I bought the policy online, so I did not have any customer service before the trip. The documents I received online list a policy number, but when I called regarding a claim, I was repeatedly asked for my plan number, which is not listed anywhere in the document.

During Trip
I called for information on what type of medical assistance is covered, and it took them forever to look up my plan, because I did not have a plan number. Then they simply told me to see a licensed physician but did not give me any information on the documentation I would need for the claim.

Claim Process
I was told to print out forms and pages 1,2,and 4 printed out. I also could not find the release of info page. The information on the form does not match what is needed: this is considered a primary claim so I do not need to submit to my insurance company first as directed. THe plan number given to me on the phone in England is not my correct plan number. I had Travel Safe mail me forms, and I am still missing page 3. Tried to go back online to print it, and they could not find me.

Had a lot of problems with my trip, multiple cancelled flights, luggage lost for days, many extra expenses. The travel insurance helped recoup much of the finacial losses. Excellent service and coverage, I will never travel without this type of insurance again. Thank you !!!

My husband's suitcase was delayed for 24hours and we had to purchase some emergency items. When I returned, I submitted a claim. It required laborious documentation including itinerary, etc. I had to submit it snail-mail because of all of the pages involved. Weeks later, no action then about one month into the claim, a letter saying that the claim went to Travelmate. Then, we got a letter saying that they needed "additional documentation". After multiple phone calls, I ascertained that the file at Travelmate was missing the some of the documents though she did find the itinerary(apparently couldn't figure out that is what it was). The claim was finally settled on January 16th and we received the check on January 24th. This is at least two months after the original claim and they didn't pay the full amount(about $5 less)for some unknown reason.
My experience is that travel insurance companies take an incredible amount of time to process even small claims. I find this unsatisfactory and I really worry if there was something big(ie medical claim)This needs to be improved.

Purchased Travel Safe insurance for a cruise,travel partner become sick the day we were to leave on our cruise. Called Trip Mate and they emailed claim forms. I filled them out, mailed them in and five weeks latter I have my check.