Generali offers three comprehensive policies on Squaremouth; Standard, Preferred, and Premium. All Generali plans include strong medical protection and generous cancellation options, especially for natural disasters and bad weather.
See how Generali Global Assistance compares to other providers on Squaremouth in customer satisfaction and service quality:
*The overall customer rating is the average of all reviews for the provider since they joined the marketplace.
Many Generali customers appreciate the fast and easy online claims process, with many highlighting how quickly they receive reimbursement. However, some customers find the claims portal and the provider’s automated phone system difficult to navigate.
I was happy with the ultimate disposition of my claim, which was approved, so I was reimbursed for my trip disruption expenses. It took over 2 months for the claim to be resolved, despite Generali's statement that they would make a decision within 30 (or at most 45) days after the claim was submitted. Only when I called them (after 55 days) and complained was my claim resolved. The person I spoke with was very apologetic about the delay and referred me to the claims agent who was not available. I left a voice mail message asking to be contacted so I could learn the status of my claim, but I never received a reply. However, my claim was approved 5 days later.
I found their website opaque. In particular when looking for the status of my claim, as I ever saw is a notification that it had been received (which was obviously because I got an email to that effect when I submitted the claim). There is no way to send a query or connect with a person using the website.
So overall I am happy with the eventual disposition of my claim, but felt that the customer service left a lot to be desired.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about the circumstances surrounding your claim and apologize for the delay as we take customer service and the claims review process very seriously. Our goal is to process claims within 30 days from the time that they're received, however, some cases can take longer to resolve. We're pleased your claim has since been finalized and have shared your feedback with our claim’s team manager so we can improve in the future.
The policy gave me peace of mind. I enjoyed my trip free of worries.
We are grateful for your review, Valerie. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and choosing to #TravelSmarter.
I have used SquareMouth for years and have had nothing but excellent experiences. My primary contact has been through the excellent web interface - the best of any site I've ever used. This is coming from a human factors psychologist who designs user interfaces professionally. I recommended it to a colleague who agreed that the web interface is exceedingly well designed.
The only contact I had pre-departure with Generali was to call and inform them that we would be unable to travel and would be filing a claim. I called back later and asked more detailed questions ... spoke with an extremely helpful customer service agent. I have not yet filed the claim, as I needed to wait for more documentation from our travel provider. It will likely be more than 4 weeks before the claim is settled, but I'll be more than happy to review my experience with them at that point in time.
Review Updated: 07/11/2024
This was SUCH a frustrating experience!! The claim was filed 28 Dec 2023 and the final payment received 27 June 2024. I provided detailed documentation, including an explanatory letter, and always responded immediately and in detail to any questions or requests for further information. We did eventually receive our full reimbursement. The main problem was total lack of responsiveness. I would post information and messages to the e-portal and send emails or leave phone messages and never, ever receive a response. There was only a generic claims email … never got a personal email address for our claims adjuster or any indication that she had received emails. I or my husband would leave messages on her line and never get an acknowledgment or call-back. And we didn’t bombard her with calls or emails: there were a grand total of 6 messages in 6 months trying to check status and/or provide information. The only time we received any response was the 2-3 times my husband left a message with the claims adjuster’s supervisor. He never answered the phone or responded personally, but somehow magically within a couple of days something would happen to move things along. I used Generali once before, with a less complicated claim, and was satisfied with their responsiveness. Still, I will never again use them and would advise others against it, too.
The one other comment/consideration we had was that, because cancelling our airline ticket automatically generated a credit, although it was hidden from us and both the airline and travel agent (who wrote a letter stating to Generali and the airline that it was issued through them and would not be re-used) assured us it shouldn’t be a problem, the claims adjuster insisted that we wait for the credit to expire. That was only one reason for the delay; the rest of the expenses were reimbursed on 10 May, after 4.5 months.
Thank you for the positive feedback, Jerry! If you need any assistance during the claim process, please feel free to contact us at 800-348-9505 or via email at customerservice@generalitravelinsurance.com and one of our dedicated customer service team members will be able to help.
Customer service was unfamiliar with coverage for travel to countries adjacent to a country where there is a war. They researched and said such travel was covered, but the unfamiliarity with the issue and lack of confidence displayed by the ciostimer service representative were not ressuring.
At Generali Travel Insurance, we take customer service very seriously. We have reviewed your case and are re-training the customer service rep that worked with you to improve. One of our dedicated team members will contact you to ensure all your coverage questions are answered. We appreciate your feedback and your business, Elizabeth.
Generali closed my claim; we submitted correct forms to reopen claim. We received AI auto-generated email saying our request to update address and reopen claim was received. One month later, the claim remains closed. There is ZERO customer service because calls are answered solely by AI. No human service is available at any customer service site. We have been scammed!
Review Updated: 01/05/2024
Only after I posted negative reviews on several consumer sites, including SquareMouth, was I immediately contacted by a human claims representative who expedited my claim. Within a week, I received the medical reimbursement. Thank you, SquareMouth.
Thank you for your feedback, Anne. We are sorry to hear about your negative experience and the circumstances surrounding your claim as we take customer service and the claims review process very seriously. Our dedicated claims team is currently reviewing your case and will respond with additional information regarding a determination. If you have additional questions or concerns in the meantime, please reach out to us at (800) 348-9505 or via email at customerservice@generalitravelinsurance.com.
I was in Costa Rica with no phone and got sick. I contacted my partner in Maine (USA) via What's App, who called GGA about filing a claim (I had already gone to the local doctor a few days previously, and was about to go to the hospital as I wasn't improving) but apparently the claim needs to be denied by my own carrier first. My own carrier (Medicaid) would not accept a bill the doctor sent to me via email (I paid for the visit via credit card at the time of service) - apparently the doctor would have to submit a claim to Medicaid directly. But the doctors where I was didn't have international telephone calling plans nor speak English. My primary carrier wouldn't accept a copy of the bill, and because of this, they couldn't deny it in order for GGA to pay it.
It was only $150... it would be nice if GGA could cover it but I don't know if it's worth the hassle of filing a claim.
I flew home the day I was to go to the hospital - I didn't have confidence the insurance would work and didn't want to be stuck with a potentially several thousand hospital bill. Long day, but I'm home now and have medical care.
Thank you for your review, Kelly. We are sorry to hear about your travel woes. One of our dedicated customer service team members will contact you to help with any questions or concerns you may have about filing a claim. In the meantime, you can always contact us at 800-348-9505 or customerservice@generalitravelinsurance.com.
Great once I got in touch with questions. Hard to find a phone number
Hello Barbara. We’re sorry that information was difficult to find. If you ever need to contact our dedicated customer service team, please call 800-348-9505 or email customerservice@generalitravelinsurance.com. Thank you for your review!
Claim Pending.
Very professional and timely
The phone service was terrible when trying to get phone assistance during my medical emergency. I felt lost and unsupported. In the end, my family and I scrambled to find the medical care that I urgently needed. I am not sure why the phone service was so bad, but communication via cell phone (in Mexico, Playa Del Carmen) was so bad that the person at Global Assistance could not understand what we were saying on the phone (probably not the employees fault, but it was still unhelpful).
Thank you for your feedback, Camille. We are sorry that the phone line was not as clear as you would have liked. We will share your feedback with our IT team as an opportunity to improve. We have received your claim, and a dedicated claims rep will follow up with you once their review is completed or if more information is needed. Please feel free to reach out to us at 800-541-3522 or via email at claims@generalitravelinsurance.com with any additional questions or concerns.