Why Choose Generali Global Assistance for Travel Insurance

Notable Features
  • 4.5/5 star rating from Forbes Advisor
  • All policies hold at least an AM Best’s Rating of A
  • Policies underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch

Generali Global Assistance is one of the biggest, and most trusted, names in travel insurance. Their three core plans cater to travelers of all ages and provide an abundance of valuable benefits to cover the most common traveler concerns. Key benefits included in all Generali plans include Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Emergency Medical, and Medical Evacuation.

On Squaremouth, you can find Generali Global Assistance’s Standard, Preferred and Premium policies, each offering varying degrees of coverage. In addition to cancellation coverage, all plans offered by Generali offer medical coverage that meets Squaremouth’s recommendations for international travel. They also offer plans with generous delay and baggage benefits for travelers with those concerns.

Generali Global Assistance is consistently among the most popular and highest rated providers on Squaremouth, with only 0.2% of their customers giving the provider negative review. Policyholders rate their experience with customer service highly, including those that went through Generali Global Assistance’s claims process.

This provider summary was written internally by a Squaremouth policy expert.

About Generali Global Assistance

Generali Global Assistance is a full-service travel insurance and assistance provider. Formerly doing business as CSA Travel Protection, Generali Global Assistance customers will receive the same outstanding customer service and travel insurance plans they have come to expect from the company over the past 25 years. Their Standard, Preferred and Premium plans are built on the diverse needs of today’s travelers.

As part of the Assicurazioni Generali Group—one of the largest insurance companies in the world—Generali Global Assistance prides itself on delivering a simpler, smarter approach to insuring and servicing millions of customers each year. Plans are underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch.

Like many other travel insurance companies, they provide a 24-hour emergency hotline from anywhere in the world to help customers access a global network of physicians and care providers. Customers also receive concierge services for a variety of traveling needs including pet relocation assistance as well as Identity Theft Resolution Services.

Unsure if a travel insurance plan is right for you, but want to take advantage of time-sensitive benefits? Generali Global Assistance offers a 10-day review period in most states and a 30-day review period for residents of Indiana. If you decide the plan doesn’t work for your needs at any time during the review period you can cancel for a full refund, provided you have not left for your trip or filed a claim.

Generali Global Assistance

Overall Rating 4.32
  • 5 stars
    2805
  • 4 stars
    978
  • 3 stars
    386
  • 2 stars
    121
  • 1 star  
    207

175,333
policies sold

0.2%
negative reviews

0.2% (328) negative reviews to sales
Average on Squaremouth is 0.2%

Policies Offered by Generali Global Assistance


Standard

Policy Description:

If you are looking for a cost effective way to protect your travel investment, the Generali Global Assistance Standard plan may be your solution. Like most diversified plans, it offers Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage if you have to cancel or interrupt your trip for one of the listed covered reasons in the plan.

Another excellent benefit of this plan is Missed Connection coverage, which can help in the event that you miss your cruise or tour departure. If your cruise leaves without you, due to a cancellation or delay of three or more hours of your scheduled airline flight because of adverse weather, Missed Connection Coverage can reimburse you for additional expenses to catch up with your trip.

Along with other valuable coverages (Travel Delay, Medical and Dental, Baggage and Emergency Assistance and Transportation) this plan offers a broad range of concierge services.

- Budget-friendly plan to meet a variety of travelers’ needs.
- Pet Return Service included if you are traveling with a pet and have a medical emergency.
- World-wide 24-hour emergency and concierge services

Underwritten By: Generali U.S. Branch

Underwritten Location: 7 World Trade Center 250 Greenwich Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10007

AM Best #: 003073

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)


Preferred

Policy Description:

If you are looking for a travel insurance plan that offers more coverage and higher benefit limits—particularly in terms of medical benefits—than a basic plan, but at a lower price point than a high-end program, the Preferred plan from Generali Global Assistance could be your best bet.

This popular plan includes all of the same coverages as the Standard plan, plus specific coverages for Sporting Equipment and Sporting Equipment Delay—ideal for skiers, golfers, snorkelers and more, as well as Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Travel Accident if you are injured in an accident while on your trip. The plan also boasts higher benefit limits on coverages compared to what is available with the Standard plan, such as Trip Interruption up to 150% of the total trip cost insured; $1500 of Baggage protection per plan holder; and, $150,000 of Medical and Dental per plan holder.

In addition, if you purchase the Preferred plan prior to or within 24 hours of your final trip payment, you can get coverage for financial insolvency, meaning the plan can reimburse you in case you are forced to cancel or interrupt your trip if one of your travel suppliers (airline, cruise line or tour operator) discontinues operations due to insolvency, with or without filing bankruptcy.

Last, but not least, this plan comes with a variety of services designed to help you get the most from your vacation and give you a little extra peace of mind. For example, On Demand Medical Care can instantly connect you with a network of physicians for information, advice and treatment through a service called Teladoc. And with No Out-of-Pocket Medical, you can receive payment reimbursement up to $1,000 for acute treatments from a trusted provider if you get sick or injured while traveling. Please note that Teladoc services may not be available in all states and international services may be limited.

Underwritten By: Generali U.S. Branch

Underwritten Location: 7 World Trade Center 250 Greenwich Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10007

AM Best #: 003073

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)


Premium

Policy Description:

If you are looking for even more protection for a luxury vacation, the Premium plan from Generali Global Assistance may be your answer. This plan offers the highest-available coverage limits of all three Generali plans offered by Insure My Trip, including Trip Interruption up to 175% of the total trip cost insured; $2,000 for Baggage and Sporting Equipment coverage per plan holder; and, $1 million in Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage per plan holder.

This plan also includes:
- Coverage for pre-existing conditions within 24 hours of final payment provided you are medically able to travel when you purchase insurance and you insure 100% of your pre-paid trip costs that may be subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions.
- Rental Car coverage to protect against certain damages to your rental car while on your trip (not available for residents of Texas).
- Optional Trip Cancellation for Any Reason coverage, when certain requirements are met, which can reimburse up to 75% of your insured trip cost if you have to cancel your trip 48 hours or more before your scheduled departure date for a reason not included under Trip Cancellation coverage (not available to residents of New York).

Underwritten By: Generali U.S. Branch

Underwritten Location: 7 World Trade Center 250 Greenwich Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10007

AM Best #: 003073

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)

Verified Customer Reviews

  • 4,716 Reviews Since 2004

  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Preferred
    Review Received:
    November 6, 2024
    John from CA Verified Squaremouth Customer

    We had a cancelled flight from Turkish Air after a 5 hour delay in SF. Our luggage was not placed on our replaced flight which left 2.5 hours late. This also causes us to miss our connecting flight to Vienna as there were none left. Turkish indicated our bags would be on the morning flight a put us up in Istanbul. We arrive in Vienna with no bags. Our flight was on Oct 15, one bag arrived at 8pm to VIE 17th The other did not arrive in VIE until 8pm 20th when we were in Budapest we did not get the second bag until 10-26 in VIE. We are finishing the claim for items we needed to buy because of the delay, and a replacement travel bag for the middle of the trip. More to come. So far, so good with Generale.

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  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Standard
    Review Received:
    November 5, 2024
    Rhoda from MS Verified Squaremouth Customer

    We were delayed coming home by 2 days. Our flights were cancelled and we lost our premium economy seats. We also had to find 2 more nights of accommodations. How do I proceed from here?
    Thank you for any help you can give me. I shall contact GGA.

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    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Standard
    Review Received:
    November 5, 2024
    Jeffrey from TX Verified Squaremouth Customer

    I lived in San Diego for 20 years, Kensington. But when I spoke to you rep. I didn't know your headquarters was in San Diego. And by the,way the gentleman I spoke with exhibited perfect customer service skill sets. Engaging, very friendly, relaxed and very helpful. Say Hi to him for me.

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Contact Information for Generali Global Assistance

Customer Service:
855-209-8027
Hours of Operation:

Everyday, 24 hours per day

Claims Phone:
800-541-3522
Claims Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 6am - 6pm PT

Mail to:
Generali Global Assistance
P.O. Box 939057
San Diego, California 92193-9057
Emergency Assistance:
Inside USA 877-243-4135
Outside USA 240-330-1529
Claims Email:
claims@generalitravelinsurance.com
Fax: 877-300-8670
Provider Claims Website