Why Choose AXA Assistance USA for Travel Insurance

Notable Features

  • Given a 4.5/5 star rating by Forbes Advisor
  • All plans hold an AM Best’s Rating of A+
  • Plans underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

AXA Assistance USA is a long standing travel insurance provider with more than 50 years of experience protecting travelers. They offer three policies on Squaremouth that all offer well-rounded protection from unexpected travel disruptions, such as cancellations, delays, medical emergencies, and lost luggage.

Their plans – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – provide increasing levels of coverage with each tier. Their Platinum plan features $250,000 in Emergency Medical coverage and up to $3,000 in personal item coverage per person, which is one of the strongest policies for this protection on Squaremouth. All plans offered by AXA Assistance USA include a minimum of $750 in coverage for lost belongings, $500 in coverage for delayed flights, and $500 in coverage for missed connecting flights.

AXA Assistance USA hits many of the most pressing needs of today’s travelers with their offerings. Certain policies can also be upgraded at checkout with additional benefits, such as Rental Car damage protection and Cancel For Any Reason coverage, for those wanting even further protection.

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

About AXA Assistance USA

AXA Assistance USA is part of the AXA Group, one of the world’s largest financial companies servicing over 95 million people worldwide. With over 50 years of experience in the travel insurance industry and over 30 multi-lingual centers worldwide, AXA Assistance USA has the expertise and resources needed to provide quality protection for travelers. AXA Assistance offers 3 plans to provide different levels of coverage to fit travelers’ needs. Plans are underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

AXA Assistance USA

Overall Rating 4.23
  • 5 stars
    606
  • 4 stars
    196
  • 3 stars
    82
  • 2 stars
    44
  • 1 star  
    61

74,698
policies sold

0.1%
negative reviews

0.1% (105) negative reviews to sales
Average on Squaremouth is 0.2%

Policies Offered by AXA Assistance USA


Silver

Policy Description:

The Silver plan is the most economical of the three plans offered by AXA Assistance USA. This plan provides protection for your basic travel needs for a trip cost up to $10,000. Coverages offered include: Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption, Baggage Protection, Travel Delay and Medical.

Underwritten By: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Underwritten Location: One West Nationwide Boulevard 1-04-701, Columbus, Ohio, 43215

AM Best #: 002358

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)


Gold

Policy Description:

The AXA Gold is a more inclusive program offering the base benefits noted under the Silver plan, but for trip costs up to $30,000. Enhanced benefits under this program include: Coverage for a penalty or change fee charged by the airline; additional Trip Delay benefits such as coverage for Pet Boarding Fees in the event you’re delayed on your return trip home; and coverage in the event Inclement Weather prevents you from participating in planned golf or ski activities.

Underwritten By: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Underwritten Location: One West Nationwide Boulevard 1-04-701, Columbus, Ohio, 43215

AM Best #: 002358

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)


Platinum

Policy Description:

The AXA Platinum plan offers the most comprehensive coverage with all the benefits noted in the Gold and Silver plans for trip costs up to $50,000.

Underwritten By: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Underwritten Location: One West Nationwide Boulevard 1-04-701, Columbus, Ohio, 43215

AM Best #: 002358

AM Best Rating: A (Excellent)

Verified Customer Reviews

  • 989 Reviews Since 2015

  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Platinum
    Review Received:
    December 3, 2024
    Glennon from FL Verified Squaremouth Customer

    Very helpful in confirming coverage questions, and easy to contact.

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  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Platinum
    Review Received:
    November 28, 2024
    Navin from NJ Verified Squaremouth Customer

    Very good while requesting for Travel insurance

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  • Rating 5 out of 5
    Policy:
    Platinum
    Review Received:
    November 23, 2024
    Lori from PA Verified Squaremouth Customer

    Very difficult to file a claim through the insurance that I bought. They are only open Monday through Friday until about 5 pm and then I tried to file a claim online and was unable to. I would not buy travel insurance again from AXA.

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    7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
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Contact Information for AXA Assistance USA

Customer Service:
855-327-1439
Hours of Operation:

Monday-Saturday, 9:00am - 8:00pm ET

Claims Phone:
888-957-5015
Claims Hours of Operation:

Monday-Wednesday & Friday, 8:30am - 5pm ET. Thursday, 9:30am - 5pm ET.

Mail to:
AXA Assistance USA
c/o AXA Assistance USA Claims Desk On Behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies
P.O. Box 26222
Tampa, Florida 33623
Emergency Assistance:
Inside USA 855-327-1430
Outside USA 630-694-9809
Claims Email:
axaclaims@cbpinsure.com
Fax: AXA Assistance USA has not provided a fax number for claims.
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