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review by
jonathan
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for a trip to
Turkey

Global Alert! Preferred Plus
3.33 3.3 out of 5 stars. 3.3 out of 5 stars. 3.3 out of 5 stars. 3.3 out of 5 stars. 3.3 out of 5 stars. average rating
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jonathan would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Bad disclosure and inconsistent disclosure about whether or not I needed to register and send proof of actual expenses to the company prior to the trip. I received different answers to that question the two times I called. Company also seems to play a game of "gotcha", about revealing full cost of trip, and what is necessary to disclose/insure.
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James
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for a trip to
Bahamas

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3.67 3.7 out of 5 stars. 3.7 out of 5 stars. 3.7 out of 5 stars. 3.7 out of 5 stars. 3.7 out of 5 stars. average rating
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no claim filed
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James would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Joseph
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for a trip to
United States - Continental

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5.00 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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Joseph would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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review by
Ellen
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for a trip to
United States - Alaska

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4.00 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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Ellen would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
I did not have to rely on my plan, but it was a close call when my husband became temporarily unable to walk (but resolved prior to the trip). A story from our local newspaper reported that a travel insurer denied a claim because the insured did not buy coverage for the entire amount expended on his trip. This raises an issue, because there is pressure to buy the insurance within a certain time period after making the first payment for the trip. At that point, not all the expenses are known. I estimated our total trip cost for the purpose of buying insurance, but this might not have been sufficient had we needed to make a claim. We did not know the total amount until close to the time of the trip, as we visited a number of places over a month, and were still making hotel reservations just prior to departure. It's an issue I will clarify before I purchase another policy.
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Christopher
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for a trip to
United Kingdom

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5.00 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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Christopher would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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review by
Stephen
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for a trip to
United States - Continental

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4.67 4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7 out of 5 stars. average rating
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Stephen would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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review by
Stuart
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for a trip to
United States - Continental

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5.00 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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no claim filed
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Stuart would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
We ended up not needing to use the insurance. Our experience was excellent. Using the online chat, a representative took his time explaining the different definitions and triggering events of different policies. Helped me feel confident I was getting the one that covered the events I was concerned about. Will use them again on my next trip.
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review by
Gary
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for a trip to
Ireland

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1.50 1.5 out of 5 stars. 1.5 out of 5 stars. 1.5 out of 5 stars. 1.5 out of 5 stars. 1.5 out of 5 stars. average rating
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Gary would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
If you don't have a need to file a claim, this insurance policy is probably fine. If you're unlucky enough to have to file a claim, as we were, be prepared for an expensive and lengthy battle (7 months, in our case), and likely the involvement of an attorney, to get the insurance carrier to pay the policy benefits for which you've paid a very expensive premium. My recommendation: stay away from this insurance carrier at all costs!
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  • Debra
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    We have confirmed with Global Alert that the benefit was paid per the provisions of the policy. We are sorry for your loss.
    Aug 22,2012
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    • Gary
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      Debra, you are correct that the benefits were eventually paid. However, it took 7 months and about $2,000 in attorney's fees to get the insurer to read its own policy and pay accordingly. I believe that my review of this company is fair and accurate.
      Aug 22,2012
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review by
Keith
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for a trip to
United States - Continental

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4.00 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 4.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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no claim filed
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Keith would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
We didn't need it, so it's difficult for me to review it.
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review by
Leslie
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for a trip to
United States - Continental

Global Alert! Preferred Plus
5.00 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 5.0 out of 5 stars. average rating
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no claim filed
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Leslie would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
very helpful, useful and user friendly. Thank you
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