Trip Cancellation Insurance
Travel insurance helps reimburse the cost of your trip should the unexpected strike.
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Nobody wants to end a trip before it starts. But if that happens, you don’t want to lose the money you paid for your premium economy seat and the cute room at the B&B by the sea. If you have an emergency, World Nomads travel insurance can help recover your non-refundable trip costs, so you can start saving for your next adventure instead.
What is trip cancellation insurance?
Trip cancellation is a benefit that reimburses you for pre-paid, forfeited, non-refundable payments or deposits paid for your trip if you need to cancel for an unforeseen event that occurs after your effective date. The most common reasons for cancellation include unexpected sickness and injury, but they could also be related to common carrier delays of 24 hours due to strike or bad weather, a terrorist incident, hijacking, being required to serve on a jury, quarantine, and more.
To be covered by your travel insurance, the circumstance that caused your cancellation must be listed under your policy.
Reimbursable costs could include transportation, accommodations, and other specified services arranged by the travel supplier who made the land, air and/or sea arrangements for your trip. The amount you receive could be up to 100% of the trip cost up to the maximum benefit amount specified in your policy.
Why should I consider trip cancellation insurance?
Trip costs can add up especially if you’re going to a place that means booking long-haul flights, extended hotel stays, group tours or packages. No matter how you travel, it could be painful to lose your investment when it turns out that your trip is a no-go. The most desirable outcome? Getting your money back.
What is covered under trip cancellation insurance?
For the trip cancellation benefit to go into effect, you’ll need to explain why your trip was cancelled. You’ll be covered for only the specific reasons spelled out in your travel insurance policy. Examples of covered reasons include:
- Unexpected sickness or injury
- Death or sickness of a family member or travel companion
- Work emergencies
- A call to jury duty
- A terrorist incident
- A natural disaster
- An unannounced strike
Once you know that your event is a covered reason, you must also meet the plan conditions. This is a set of requirements that determines your eligibility. For example, if your work emergency involves a company merger, you must be involved directly with the merger process. If you cancel your trip because of a terrorist incident, the incident must have occurred within 30 days of your departure. And if your plans are disrupted by a strike, it must cause your common carrier to stop services for at least 24 hours.
It's important to note that no coverage will be available for an event or circumstance that is known before you purchase your trip protection plan. Examples include but are not limited to: an already-announced strike, an already-named hurricane and a pre-existing medical condition.
For more information, go to our Help Center article, Am I covered if I cancel or reschedule my trip?, and read your travel insurance policy for the full details.
What is not covered under trip cancellation insurance?
Unfortunately, not all circumstances out of your control count as a covered reason for the trip cancellation benefit. Besides events listed in your policy, the following exclusions apply:
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- A sudden change of mind that has nothing to do with an emergency
- Any non-emergency treatment or surgery, routine physical examinations, hearing aids, eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Not having visas or passports issued on time or properly fulfilling the entry requirements of your destination
- Fear of travel – you’re not feeling secure about a situation developing in the destination where you’re booked
- Travel restrictions at your trip destination or warnings issued by the US Department of State.
Any questions? Contact us.
Making your claim
Depending on your case, you'll need copies of:
- Receipts
- Itineraries
- Doctors/death certificates
- Medical history
- Written documentation from your travel provider explaining the reason for cancellation and any proof of compensation
Wife's accident cancels Kilimanjaro
I had to cancel my trip to Tanzania because my wife hurt her back in an accident. I was supposed to leave in three days, but it is impossible now because I have to take her to the hospital for a scan. I paid for a Kilimanjaro climb which is not refundable because it was too close to my departure date. I also put down a deposit for a three-day safari and had to cancel flights and my volunteer job.
S.K. Norwegian Nomad
Does travel insurance cover COVID-19?
World Nomads plans build in benefits that support you should you unexpectedly get sick while traveling. Our medical coverage includes benefits for serious illnesses, such as COVID-19, or being placed under strict quarantine by a physician or government mandate, among other scenarios.
Trip cancellation
This benefit helps you recover non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs when you have to cancel your trip for a covered reason, including for an unexpected sickness that keeps you from traveling.
Emergency medical
The only thing worse than catching COVID-19 is getting infected away from home. If you get sick with COVID-19 or another illness, you can get diagnostic tests to confirm your case and other emergency medical benefits.
Medical evacuation
If you're in an inadequate medical facility, our plans have benefits that can arrange a transfer to a hospital capable of treating your medical needs.
Trip interruption
During your travels, you might have to return home early. With trip interruption, you could get reimbursed for a one-way, economy-class ticket home and any pre-paid, unused portions of your trip if you need to change your plans for a covered reason.
Trip delay
Even when there isn’t a pandemic, traveling can have its bumps and hiccups. If your travels are delayed at least six hours by a covered event, you could get reimbursed for meals, hotels and other basic expenses.
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
- Work emergency?
- Weather delay?
- Travel companion sick?
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
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
- Need a hospital urgently?
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
- Ambulance transfers
- Medevac flights
- Medical escort services
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
- Stolen I.D.s
- Checked-in sports equipment
- Damaged luggage
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
Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.
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.
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about buying travel insurance for cancellation. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask the customer service team.
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Does World Nomads offer Cancel for Any Reason insurance?
World Nomads doesn’t have a Cancel for Any Reason option though our trip cancellation coverage protects you for a variety of circumstances. If you’re not sure about traveling, you can always book at the last minute. World Nomads plans can easily be purchased after departure even if you’re already abroad.
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If I'm having trouble getting documents from my travel provider, will you get them for me?
Unfortunately, no. It is your responsibility to provide all the documentation to support your claim.
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Can I get a refund on my policy or cancel my policy?
If you're making a claim, or you're outside of the review period, there are no refunds or cancellations.
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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