Baggage insurance
Travel insurance can help those who love what they lug
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It’s never part of the plan when you show up at your destination – and your baggage doesn’t. Or when your devices have been swiped from right under your nose in Peru. Our travel insurance plans have been designed for travelers by travelers, with baggage benefits to support you when things go wrong.
What does baggage insurance cover?
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Benefit |
Coverage |
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Baggage delay (12 hours or more) |
Standard and Explorer |
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Damaged baggage |
Standard and Explorer |
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Baggage stolen under your supervision |
Standard and Explorer |
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Bags lost by a carrier in transit |
Standard and Explorer |
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Stolen passports and IDs |
Standard and Explorer |
Coverage is secondary to any coverage from your common carrier and are subject to per item and total maximum benefit amounts as shown on your policy.
What does baggage insurance not cover?
Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything. Some things we don't cover include:
- Leaving your gear behind;
- Things stolen because you haven’t kept your eye on them;
- Leaving your gear in an unattended car;
- Prescribed medications;
- When you don't get a theft or loss report from an authority;
- Professional or occupational equipment or property;
- Certain items including but not limited to:
- Antiques and collector’s items, tickets, musical instruments, keys and cash;
- Eye glasses, sunglasses or contact lenses;
- Credit cards, stamps, securities and documents;
- Professional or occupational equipment or property, whether or not electronic business equipment;
- Sporting equipment if loss or damage results from the use of them.
This is not a full list of what's covered and not covered. There are item limits and conditions that apply, so for more information check out our article on baggage coverage and personal effects and read your policy carefully before you buy.
Travel Insurance Baggage Tips:
- Find and scan your receipts before you leave.
- If an airline loses your baggage, notify them right away and get a record.
- Theft? Report it to the police within 24 hours.
- Password protect your devices and enable the lock screen if possible.
- If you’ve got a handset or tablet that can be blocked, block it.
- Make a claim within seven days; submit documentation within 90 days.
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about buying travel insurance for baggage. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
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What if I don’t have receipts?
You can still file a claim. However, the item might depreciate, or we may be unable to process your claim without additional information. If you are trying claim reimbursement for purchases made because of a baggage delay, we require receipts. Read our Help Center article for more info on what to do if you don’t have documentation.
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If the airlines loses my gear, what do I need?
You’ll need documentation from the carrier confirming the delay and any compensation they provided to you or offered to you, your receipts and a copy of your itinerary.
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Why do my items get depreciated?
Things like electronics age and get knocked about. Depreciation happens to match the claim to the item's current price, not the original retail price.
Baggage Delay in Delhi
When I arrived in Delhi from Rome, the baggage claim desk informed me that my bag had been delayed in transit. I was without my bag for almost a week before it was finally delivered. Since it was winter in Delhi, and my warm jacket was in my bag, I had to purchase a new jacket and other warm clothing that I had not packed in my carry-on.
S.N. U.S Nomad in India
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Protection
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.
- Explorer Plan: $10,000
- Standard Plan: $2,500
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalized?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Insurance
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
- Explorer Plan: $100,000
- Standard Plan: $100,000
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation
Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
- Explorer Plan: $500,000
- Standard Plan: $300,000
Emergency Evacuation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags, tech and gear.
- Explorer Plan: $3,000
- Standard Plan: $1,000
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense
- Repatriation of Remains
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Trip Delay
- Baggage & Personal Effects
- Baggage Delay (outward journey only)
- Rental Car Damage – where permissible
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Generali Global Assistance 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Generali Global Assistance Non-Medical Emergency Transportation Services
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Contact Generali Global Assistance:
Telephone:
+1 954-334-8143 (Collect outside the US)
+1 877-289-0968 (Toll-free in the US and Canada)
Wherever you are, we’re here 24/7 to help you in any emergency.
Emergency Assistance, World Nomads
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Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel - what you need to know
Please read your plan documents carefully. Cancellations due to fear of travel are not covered. However, our plans may provide coverage if you become injured or ill prior to your trip or while on your trip. Learn more here: www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance/coronavirus.
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