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We’ve seen some pretty hairy accidents and illnesses, from aneurysms to scooter crashes, and at least one shark bite! When the unexpected happens, our 24-hour emergency medical Assistance Teams will support you and your family, so you can focus on getting better.
If you’re injured in an accident or suddenly get sick while traveling, you can be covered for emergency medical treatment including:
We also have 24-hour English and Portuguese-speaking assistants that can guide you to the nearest hospital, arrange medical transport, set up direct payments to the medical facility, give support to your family and help you navigate local customs.
Coverage may depend on your past medical history, what's happened to you and any other conditions, limits or exclusions of cover as described in your policy.
Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything. There's no cover for overseas medical expenses resulting from:
This is not a full list of what's covered and what's not covered. It is important that you read and understand your policy before you travel as your coverage is subject to certain limitations and exclusions.
It’s essential that you get in contact with our assistance teams as soon as possible so that they can support you from the time you fall sick or get injured until the time you're well again.
So that our Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
While visiting the Monkey Forest in Bali, I was bitten by a monkey and blood was drawn. After returning to our hotel we then visited a local doctor the same evening of the bite. I received my first rabies vaccination and then went to the International SOS office in Bali for an examination. There I received a second rabies shot, and then immunoglobulin shots.
Protect your trip against unexpected cancellation.
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Take the pain out of medical costs.
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Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
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Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags by a common carrier.
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Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are 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?
For policies purchased on or after 17 December 2021, your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:
Phone: +1 212 315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)
Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil); or
Whatsapp message: +54 911 3053-3959
For policies purchased on or before 16 December 2021, your World Nomads policy is provided through Zurich Seguros:
Phone: +1 877-660-2844 (from anywhere in the world)
Phone: (11) 2526-9312 (from Brazil); or
Whatsapp message: +57 316 851-0533
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 - Need to know before you buy
We are aware various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. To understand the impact on your policy, please go to our FAQs and choose your country of residence.
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