Overview

Travelex offers four policies on Squaremouth, including a unique option designed specifically for travelers looking to insure only their flight. All of these policies are underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company and carry an A++ AM Best rating.

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SINCE 2004
94,446
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AVG. MONTH
617
Total Reviews
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SINCE 2004
2,164
Detailed Rating
Customer Service Before Trip
4.47/5
Customer Service During Trip
4.18/5
Customer Service During Claim
4.1/5

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Customer Reviews

4.43 (2,164 reviews)

Travelex customers often praise the helpful and easily accessible customer service. However, some travelers feel the provider could offer more updates during the claims process, and that reimbursements can take longer than expected.

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  • Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Select

    Very easy to purchase.

    Timothy from OH
    Review Received: August 12, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

    We are so happy to hear about your experience and look forward to doing business with you again.

    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Max

    Travelex form submission is complicated and we've had issues with conducting our claim.

    Jasmine from VA
    Review Received: August 8, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    We thank you for taking the time to put your concerns in writing and we are sorry to hear of your frustration. Insurance is highly regulated and to confirm coverage, completed claim forms and documentation are an important part of the claim process to validate coverage, as it relates to the specific conditions, as listed in the Travel Max plan purchased.

    I have contacted the Claims Administrator on your behalf and have been advised the additional documentation (proof of payment, cancellation penalties, and tickets) that they requested on August 3, 2017, to date, has not been received by our claims department. Once the requested information has been received the Claims Administrator will continue the review of your claim.

    Travelex makes every effort to review all concerns from our clients and we hope that this additional explanation is of assistance. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact the Claim Administrator at 1-866-968-2061 or you may email us at TISReviews@travelexinsurance.com.

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Select

    The peace of mind which comes with Travelex Insurance is worth everything both to us, the travellers, and to our family. We all know that we are covered and will be taken care of regardless of what happens.
    And the best news possible is that even though we had the insurance, nothing interrupted or cancelled either our trip or our lives!
    Next trip, Travelex for sure!

    Fran from TX
    Review Received: August 7, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

    We are so happy to hear about your experience and look forward to doing business with you again.

    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Max

    We filed a claim for expenses relating to a weather-related flight delay and a forced overnight hotel stay. The claim was processed quickly; we received a check for the entire amount claimed. Would purchase this insurance again.

    Jennifer from WA
    Review Received: August 3, 2017
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    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Select

    The exclusions that applies to "all coverages" is appalling. There is no coverage relating to any mental health, normal pregnancy, service in the armed forces, declared or undeclared war, and numerous other conceivable situations. Personally, I found the magnitude of these exclusions ludicrous, and I had to cancel my trip on behalf of one of the many exclusions. While I will be filing an appeal, they did deny my claim after my first submission, and there seems to be little hope that they will reimburse me. Please, fellow consumers, be sure to read their "fine print" so that you know what you are getting into. I was not thorough enough when I read it, and it is now costing me excessively. My recommendation, of course, is to purchase from a company other than Travelex. I will never purchase from this company again, and I strongly encourage you to do the same. If there is any chance at all that you will have to cancel or that you will experience problems on your trip, you do not want to have to deal with Travelex, as the chances of receiving a reimbursement are ludicrously low.

    Below is the link to the policy that I am describing (I purchased the Travel Select policy). The beginning of the exclusions begins on page 6 of 13. If you care to read through them, I expect it will frustrate you as it did me.

    https://d120fd3cr6hk64.cloudfront.net/documentation/items/4044/original/DOC_Travel_Select_011316_FINAL.pdf?1453816923

    I hope that this review can help others avoid this company, as you should avoid them, but if you do still choose to use them, at least you have the forewarning of what you are getting.

    Penny from CO
    Review Received: August 1, 2017
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    Review Updated: 08/29/2017

    My largest issue with submitting a claim came because of the exclusions that applied to my policy. The reason I had to cancel my trip unfortunately fell under one of the exclusions, so despite that my reasoning was serious and necessary, I was not able to receive a refund. The exclusions on the policies include some things you'd never expect to be there, so please read all the "fine print" before purchasing this policy. I didn't look closely enough, and I deeply regret that now, when I am out all the money from my trip.

    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Travelex appreciates you bringing any of your concerns to our attention.
    With regards to your concern about the Travel Select coverage, the comparison website allows you to compare the benefits, coverages, rates, and exclusions of the insurance plans offered by several different Travel Insurance Companies.
    We are sorry to hear of your frustration. The protection plan purchased is a Named Peril Policy meaning the policy outlines the coverage included and if the reason for trip cancellation or trip interruption is not listed, coverage does not apply. The Travel Select Policy you purchased offers 17 different reasons to cancel or interrupt your trip, please see the attached Description of Coverage for a list of covered reasons on pages 12 & 13.
    The Description of Coverage is available on the comparison website to view prior to purchasing. It was also emailed to you, along with the Confirmation of Coverage, at the time of purchase on April 15, 2017 at 2:23pm. The Description of Coverage is a summary of the plan details, which includes the benefits, coverages, limitations, and exclusions.
    The exclusions listed on the plan are standard in the Travel Insurance Industry and do reference very specific scenarios. For example, if you are hospitalized due to a non-physical illness, this is not excluded, as the exclusion says, “mental, nervous, or psychological disorders, except if hospitalized.”
    “Normal pregnancy or resulting childbirth (except for complications of pregnancy)” is an exclusion in the policy. However, if “you become pregnant after the effective date of coverage” is listed, as an eligible reason for cancellation on page 12 under Trip Cancellation and Interruption.
    Lastly, the Travel Select plan offers a Professional Pak Upgrade, which offers coverage for the following cancellation reason: “You or Your Traveling Companion have a previously approved military leave revoked or experience a military re-assignment.”
    While we do have exclusions in our policy, we do strive to create products that work for the different scenarios that consumers might experience while traveling.
    Travelex makes every effort to review all concerns from our clients and we hope this provides clarification.

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Max

    I called customer service to clarify a couple of issues before I left on my trip. They went over the items I called about and answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I did not need to use the insurance, but felt confident that it was a good policy for me.

    Sabra from AZ
    Review Received: July 26, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to post!

    We appreciate the kind words and we love to hear that our Customer Solutions Representatives were knowledgeable and helpful.
    We look forward to insuring all your future trips.

    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Select

    Your company was highly recommended by my well traveled neighbor. Excellentbservice. No problems.

    Cheryl from CT
    Review Received: July 14, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback!

    We appreciate the excellent rating. We hope you will think of Travelex the next time you are looking to insure your travel.

    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Select

    Great!
    I appreciate the clarity you bring to an otherwise murky process. It makes me feel I can make a well informed decision. Thank you. Rob

    Rob L from CA
    Review Received: June 27, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

    We are so happy to hear about your experience and look forward to doing business with you again.

    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Flight Insure Plus - Package Plan

    My luggage was broken into by baggage handlers. I contacted your organization and the amount of buerocracy and requirements were insurmountable. I specifically got the insurance incase of this type of thing, but who actually saves every receipt? How do you know if you've been robbed unless you inventory your luggage at the airport? How can you file a claim with an airline when luggage handling is outsourced and no one knows who the compamy is? When trabeling internationally there is also a language barrier.
    It was a terrible experience compounded by your unreasonable requirements.

    David from VT
    Review Received: June 8, 2017
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    Response from Travelex Insurance Services

    We thank you for taking the time to put your concerns in writing and are sorry to hear of your frustration.

    I have contacted the Claims Administrator on your behalf and have been advised, that to date, the completed claim forms have not been received by our claims department. The Claim Administrator has also advised, that to date, they have not received a phone call or any correspondence from you.

    The Claims Procedures and “how to facilitate prompt claims settlement” is outlined on page 21 of the attached Description of Coverage, which was also emailed to you on December 24, 2016 at 4:28pm, when the policy was purchased.

    We empathize with your unfortunate situation; if you haven’t already, we recommend contacting the airline responsible, by filing a claim online.

    Please note that insurance is highly regulated and in order to validate coverage, completed claim forms and documentation (including documentation from the airline) are an important part of the claim process as it relates to the specific conditions as listed in the plan purchased.

    If this information is incomplete or inaccurate, please feel free to submit the applicable claim forms and documentation to the Claims Administrator and they will gladly assess your claim.

    Travelex Insurance Services policy: Travel Max

    I really like this method of purchasing travel insurance, so easy and straightforward. I will always buy my travel insurance this way.

    Alan from FL
    Review Received: June 2, 2017
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