Travel Insurance Reviews Generali Global Assistance Preferred
The Preferred plan offers higher coverage amounts than the Standard plan while still including a long list of covered reasons for trip cancellation and trip interruption. This plan also includes sports equipment rental coverage and many concierge services you can use while traveling.
To learn more, see the Generali Global Assistance Preferred product page.
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
It's hard to comment on this coverage when I (fortunately) did not need it. I primarily purchased the coverage for the event of a medical emergency...and my wife and I stayed healthy & passed all the covid tests required to travel.
Stephen F. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
Thank you.
Randall S. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
Your policies and options were clear.
ALLAN R. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
I cancelled the cruise that this policy was for.
I requested to use the premium on insurance for another cruise that I had previously booked and paid for.
Was told I could only use it for the voucher I received for the recently canceled trip and a new booking.
I have no plans for a new booking in the immediate future because of uncertainties of COVID .
I will not ever again use Insure My Trip to purchase travel insurance.
I requested to use the premium on insurance for another cruise that I had previously booked and paid for.
Was told I could only use it for the voucher I received for the recently canceled trip and a new booking.
I have no plans for a new booking in the immediate future because of uncertainties of COVID .
I will not ever again use Insure My Trip to purchase travel insurance.
Bernard H. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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2 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
tour
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
The Government shut down travel to Ireland. This company refused to return my $400+ premium because of their 10 day free look period. All was well at ten days but ended the trip after that. No cooperation from this company on returning the premium. I would recommend no one do buisness with this company!
William H. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
6 of
6 people found this review helpful
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Sally
Thank you for your review. Please see the response from Generali.
"We’re sorry the coverage didn’t meet your expectation. As stated in our policy documents, our plans only reimburse for non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs if you need to cancel your trip for a covered reason. Generali Global Assistance plans do not offer coverage if you cancel your trip due to fear of traveling due to Coronavirus, unless you added Trip Cancellation for Any Reason coverage. To see if you qualify for a voucher that may be applied to travel at a future date, please visit generalitravel.com/voucher. It is important that you review your Description of Coverage, which are available before and after your purchase. We take customer service very seriously and want our customers to make informed choices when purchasing travel insurance."Sep 29,2021
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
Affordable plan that provides good value for the cost.
Jeanette H. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
You really are money grabbers, that's all that matters. You know the trip was cancelled, yet send a message asking about the trip. Your mission statement must be: we have their premium, now do everything to avoid paying a claim. We filed, you knew you would not cover covid, we were sent jumping through hoops, then denied the claim. Mission accomplished! We will discourage any and all from generali.
David G. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
6 of
7 people found this review helpful
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Megan B.
Dear Valued Customer,
We appreciate your feedback. Please see the response provided by Generali in regards to your review:
"We’re sorry the coverage didn’t meet your expectation. As stated in our policy documents, our plans only reimburse for non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs if you need to cancel your trip for a covered reason. Generali Global Assistance plans do not offer coverage if you cancel your trip due to fear of traveling due to Coronavirus, unless you added Trip Cancellation for Any Reason coverage. However, our plans can help if you are diagnosed with Coronavirus before or during your trip. You just need to meet the standard requirements for coverage due to sickness, and our plans can assist you with Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Medical & Dental, and Emergency Assistance & Transportation. It is important that you review your Description of Coverage, which are available before and after your purchase. We take the claims process very seriously and want our customers to make informed choices when purchasing travel insurance."Sep 17,2021
The trip included a
tour
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
I have never had to file a claim so can’t speak to that end. The purchase process was easy, but the cost of the plans were fairly expensive. Those of us who have never filed a claim should get a break on the price.
Cynthia F. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Megan B.
Dear Valued Customer,
Please see the response from Generali in regards to your review:
"Thanks for your feedback. The calculated cost depends on a variety of factors including time to departure. Our travel protection plans offer coverages and services not found with many flight-only insurance plans sold by airlines including coverage of your entire trip costs. You can contact us before or after you buy a plan at (800) 348-9505 or [email protected] for any help you need."Aug 20,2021
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
On June 14 I booked a one-way ticket to return to my home Country the United States after my visit to Argentina, paid $1,672. The departure date was scheduled for Tuesday June 29.
Unfortunately, a day before the trip I received a cancelation from American Airlines, which did not give me the option to rebook/reschedule the flight at least until August 3 (a months later!). After several communications with the airline nobody was able to assign me a new flight to return to the US at least until August 3. Many customer services agents suggested me to verify the availability in AA.com, and immediately book a new ticket if something became available, not waiting to call back the call center as the availability could change in the meanwhile.
This is what I did, I identified an available seat and paid for a totally new air ticket $3,376. Flying the day before, on June 28.
Once at home, I filed a claim with Generali, under the 'Trip Interruption Benefit', asking the Travel Insurance Company to cover ONLY the price difference between the two tickets (the original -canceled- flight has been refunded by the Airline). This was under the general understanding that the Airline was not able to accommodate me in one of your airplanes back to US.
The Insurance Company asked me to request the Airline the 'reason of the flight cancelation'. I gathered that information and shared with the Claims Representative from Generali, having back a nasty surprise: they have rejected the claim with the following reason: 'According to the documentation provided, the flight was canceled due to Airline schedule change...'
So, basically, if the Airline has Logistics issues and have to cancel your flight, you will NOT be covered by Generali Global Assistance. This is terrible, and real! The fine print on their policy is terrible. Do not buy from them, I've a clear case in which they have not covered a basic stuff.
I'm planning to engage a lawyer and fight for my rights! This is a typical case of Travel Insurance abuse!
Claim Number: 21027198-01
Policy Number: 21166W2282
Unfortunately, a day before the trip I received a cancelation from American Airlines, which did not give me the option to rebook/reschedule the flight at least until August 3 (a months later!). After several communications with the airline nobody was able to assign me a new flight to return to the US at least until August 3. Many customer services agents suggested me to verify the availability in AA.com, and immediately book a new ticket if something became available, not waiting to call back the call center as the availability could change in the meanwhile.
This is what I did, I identified an available seat and paid for a totally new air ticket $3,376. Flying the day before, on June 28.
Once at home, I filed a claim with Generali, under the 'Trip Interruption Benefit', asking the Travel Insurance Company to cover ONLY the price difference between the two tickets (the original -canceled- flight has been refunded by the Airline). This was under the general understanding that the Airline was not able to accommodate me in one of your airplanes back to US.
The Insurance Company asked me to request the Airline the 'reason of the flight cancelation'. I gathered that information and shared with the Claims Representative from Generali, having back a nasty surprise: they have rejected the claim with the following reason: 'According to the documentation provided, the flight was canceled due to Airline schedule change...'
So, basically, if the Airline has Logistics issues and have to cancel your flight, you will NOT be covered by Generali Global Assistance. This is terrible, and real! The fine print on their policy is terrible. Do not buy from them, I've a clear case in which they have not covered a basic stuff.
I'm planning to engage a lawyer and fight for my rights! This is a typical case of Travel Insurance abuse!
Claim Number: 21027198-01
Policy Number: 21166W2282
ROSARIO A. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
6 of
7 people found this review helpful
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Kaylie
Thank you for your feedback. Generali has provided the following response:
"We're sorry to hear about the circumstances surrounding your experience, and for not meeting your expectations. We take customer service and the claims review process very seriously and strive to provide a fair, equitable and smooth process for all of our customers. Letting us know how we are doing is the best way to ensure the best possible service. Unfortunately, like other insurance plans you may have, travel insurance cannot cover every event that might cause a traveler to cancel their trip. While frustrating, we want our customers to understand their coverages and what is not included, which is one reason we provide a 10-day free look so that you have extra time to review your coverages."Jul 27,2021
Generali Global Assistance
Preferred
Even though we did not have to use this plan, we got it for piece of mind in case we needed to use it. It was a reasonable price for a just in case scenario. Would purchase again.
William W. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
We thank you for your feedback.
Please see the response below provided by Generali in regards to your review:
'We're sorry to hear about the circumstances surrounding your experience, and for not meeting your expectations. We appreciate your feedback as our goal is to provide smooth and seamless transactions for all of our customers. Letting us know how we are doing is the best way to ensure the best possible service for all of our customers. A dedicated team member will be reaching out to you to better explain your voucher options. Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions or concerns."