Travel Insurance Reviews International Medical Group
For more than 20 years, International Medical Group (IMG) has provided international medical insurance, travel insurance, and service to the international community, with worldwide coverage, multilingual capabilities, international claims specialists, and 24-hour access to services. IMG provides medical security and peace of mind, wherever you travel.
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International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
As always, I am happy when I do not have to use your coverage. I thought it covered all of our possible needs for a reasonable price.
Leslie H. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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2 people found this review helpful
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
Unfortunately, I feel truly misled about my coverage.
Francesco L. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
After a disastrous, aborted international trip (after missing flight connections on multi-carrier trip) we had to file a claim. The outcome was as we had hoped, the insurance covered all missed and subsequent flight segments, so in the end we only lost around 10% (due to flights we had already taken). The processing time was incredibly long, however that seemed due to the fact, that their main website and processing center was down for a few weeks (so even phone operators couldn't access the cases to provide an update). That was unfortunate, however since we didn't need the refund money right away, it was acceptable. I would assume, that post their IT problems, the processing would be substantially faster (weeks instead of 3 months). This incident was once again proof to us, that explicit travel insurance is a worthwhile expense, if it's an international trip that doesn't come cheap.
Daniel W. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of
4 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
tour
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
Our trip in March 2020 was interrupted due to water service being suspended in Cairo due to overwhelming rains. We were told that we were not covered for this since we were already on our trip. A few months ago we were contacted by IMG and told we could file a claim. We were lucky that we had kept all of our emails and receipts from our travel company and airlines. After many emails sending materials requested by IMG they reviewed our trip and we thought we received a very fair settlement for the portion of our trip missed. Knowing the process now, we will look at IMG for our next trip.
Zack B. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of
4 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
cruise
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
Purchased this plan because it would cover preexisting conditions. Had to cancel my March cruise on Doctors orders not to travel after change in my medical condition. I have been fighting with this insurance company for nine months and the still have not payed my claim. The keep losing my Medical record documents that the doctors office send them and they are asking for records for 60 days prior to when the insurance was purchased even though my Doctor sent them a note that there are no medical records for that period because my health was good then. They say they cannot reach my doctors office on the phone when my Doctors office says they have not called even thought the doctors office has been waiting for there call. I would never recommend IMG iTravelInsured or use them again.
John K. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
9 of
10 people found this review helpful
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
Overall, I was sort-of satisfied with this policy; most of the expenses we incurred as a result of sickness while traveling were reimbursed promptly, but unexpectedly not all.
After checking in for a transatlantic flight at the end of our long weekend in Barcelona in December, I became so sick I could not (didn't want to - and nor would the airline have wanted me to) board the aircraft; on the advice of airport medical services I was hospitalized. After many hours and many tests, I was cleared to travel 48 hours later. The Sickness section of this policy covered the ambulance, all direct medical expenses and two hotel overnights for recovery. The Trip Interruption section covered the cost of new airline tickets. Surprisingly, though, none of the other approximately $320 expenses resulting from my sickness (e.g. taxi from hospital to hotel, meals, replacement airport bus tickets, additional parking fee for overtime days at US airport, basic clothing (our baggage had been checked and could not be retrieved quickly) - none of which were pre-paid) were covered.
We're experienced and very moderate travelers. $320 is not a big deal for two adults for two days. Nevertheless, I wanted to check whether this omission was accidental or intentional. If intentional, it is something that a traveling family (more people, possibly more time) should note. After checking with the insurance carrier I'm satisfied that they ruled correctly in accordance with their policies (a data breach and Covid-19 slowed down the review). Nevertheless, my common sense view is that these were unavoidable costs that most people would consider to be the result of Sickness, Trip Delay or Trip Interruption and thus covered.
The Bottom line - read the fine print of any carrier's policy VERY CAREFULLY to see if it meets your common sense expectation of coverage if an unexpected event occurs. You might be surprised. Would I use them again or recommend them? Maybe yes, but with my eyes wide open to the unanticipated hole in coverage.
After checking in for a transatlantic flight at the end of our long weekend in Barcelona in December, I became so sick I could not (didn't want to - and nor would the airline have wanted me to) board the aircraft; on the advice of airport medical services I was hospitalized. After many hours and many tests, I was cleared to travel 48 hours later. The Sickness section of this policy covered the ambulance, all direct medical expenses and two hotel overnights for recovery. The Trip Interruption section covered the cost of new airline tickets. Surprisingly, though, none of the other approximately $320 expenses resulting from my sickness (e.g. taxi from hospital to hotel, meals, replacement airport bus tickets, additional parking fee for overtime days at US airport, basic clothing (our baggage had been checked and could not be retrieved quickly) - none of which were pre-paid) were covered.
We're experienced and very moderate travelers. $320 is not a big deal for two adults for two days. Nevertheless, I wanted to check whether this omission was accidental or intentional. If intentional, it is something that a traveling family (more people, possibly more time) should note. After checking with the insurance carrier I'm satisfied that they ruled correctly in accordance with their policies (a data breach and Covid-19 slowed down the review). Nevertheless, my common sense view is that these were unavoidable costs that most people would consider to be the result of Sickness, Trip Delay or Trip Interruption and thus covered.
The Bottom line - read the fine print of any carrier's policy VERY CAREFULLY to see if it meets your common sense expectation of coverage if an unexpected event occurs. You might be surprised. Would I use them again or recommend them? Maybe yes, but with my eyes wide open to the unanticipated hole in coverage.
adrian h. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
10 of
11 people found this review helpful
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
This company is inflexible and ridiculous with the documentation they require. I supplied to them the documentation from the real estate company showing that we had cancelled our rental with them. The receipt showed what we initially paid along with the fee and the last 4 digits of our credit card number. This was not acceptable. The insurance company said they must have the bill from the credit card company itself. I supplied this. The insurance company then wanted a copy of the cancellation policy which I had already sent. I sent it again along with a copy from the credit card company showing the 90% refund I had received. This time the credit card company receipt was not enough. This time they wanted the receipt from the real estate company. I supplied this. All of this took two months of back and forth emails and phone calls. More than once I called and left a message for the agent assigned to our claim. Not one time did she return the call. A partial reimbursement check finally arrived. It was written out with my last name misspelled. This took 2 calls and 2 emails and another 2 months to sort out. I began the claim in May and finally deposited a check in mid October for a straight forward under $400 request.
I had within the last year made a claim with a different travel insurer (AIG) after years of hassle free travel. At the time I found the process arduous; however, I can now compare two companies and their different approaches. The AIG claim agent gave me his direct line. He always called me back and promptly. There were some extenuating circumstances that made it impossible to supply the normal types of medical documentation and police reports due to being in third world countries. The documentation I was able to supply was accepted. The claim agent was willing to work with me and together we found a way to provide both what the insurance company needed and what was available to me.
The difference in service between these two companies was dramatic. I can not speak for other companies but I will never use iTravelinsured again.
I had within the last year made a claim with a different travel insurer (AIG) after years of hassle free travel. At the time I found the process arduous; however, I can now compare two companies and their different approaches. The AIG claim agent gave me his direct line. He always called me back and promptly. There were some extenuating circumstances that made it impossible to supply the normal types of medical documentation and police reports due to being in third world countries. The documentation I was able to supply was accepted. The claim agent was willing to work with me and together we found a way to provide both what the insurance company needed and what was available to me.
The difference in service between these two companies was dramatic. I can not speak for other companies but I will never use iTravelinsured again.
Margaret C. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
7 of
7 people found this review helpful
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Megan
Thank you for your feed back.
Please see the response from IMG iTravelInsured regarding your review:
"Margaret, it’s IMG’s mission to be there for our members, which means listening to your feedback and making improvements to better serve you. We are sorry IMG did not meet your expectations; help us improve by sharing additional feedback. Please email us at [email protected] to start the conversation"Nov 05,2020
The trip included a
cruise
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured LX
We paid for Cancel for Any Reason coverage for a trip in early September to Scotland and Ireland that included our small group tour of Ireland and our nonrefundable airfare between Scotland and Ireland. When the Royal Tattoo was canceled due to Covid, we cancelled the airfare we paid for with American miles to allow other American customers access to those seats, but these airfares weren't part of our coverage. We hoped to still be able to fly to Ireland and do the tour. When we were within two to 3 weeks of our trip and Ireland still required a 2 week self quarantine because of Covid, we tried to cancel our small group tour. The tour company refused to give us a refund, but thankfully Viator did. In the end, we only filed a claim for the $200 Ryanair airfare from Scotland to Ireland which was nonrefundable. The claims department refused our claim despite our Cancel for Any Reason coverage because they said we were required to file the entire claim within 20 days of cancelling our airfare to and from Scotland/Ireland. I explained that we used miles for that and cancelled the initial flights hoping to rebook a flight to and from Ireland with miles if Ireland didn't have a quarantine at the time of our tour. They didn't care. We have bought insurance from them 3 times in the past 2 years. I asked them how it was good business to refuse a $150 claim that was the result of Covid uncertainty and lose a good customer. Again, they didn't care. We will never buy an iTravel policy again from IMG.
Lisa W. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
8 of
9 people found this review helpful
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Megan
Thank you for your feedback.
Please see the response from iTravel Insured regarding your review:
"It’s IMG’s mission to be there for our members, which means listening to your feedback and making improvements to better serve you. We are sorry IMG did not meet your expectations; help us improve by sharing additional feedback. Please email us at [email protected] to start the conversation."Oct 26,2020
The trip included a
cruise
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
I was promised payment and have yet to receive it. Please contact them for me to see if you can help. They claim that their computer system has been down for these past weeks.
Later: After much effort on my part I finally got restitution. Case closed
Later: After much effort on my part I finally got restitution. Case closed
Lawrence E. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
4 of
6 people found this review helpful
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Megan
Thank you for your feedback.
Please see the response from IMG iTravelInsured:
"Lawrence, it’s IMG’s mission to be there for our members, which means listening to your feedback and making improvements to better serve you. We are sorry IMG did not meet your expectations; help us improve by sharing additional feedback. Please email us at [email protected] to start the conversation. "Sep 08,2020
International Medical Group
iTravelInsured SE
The claim took a while, and you could not speak to anyone on the phone. All of my flights were cancelled by the airlines as there were mandatory quarantines in both the USA and our destination countries. I did receive refunds from the airlines but they refused to refund for the other prepaid expenses even though the airlines, and not me, cancelled the trip.
Julia W. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
7 of
8 people found this review helpful
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Megan
Thank you for your feedback.
Please see the response from IMG iTravelInsured:
"Julia, it’s IMG’s mission to be there for our members, which means listening to your feedback and making improvements to better serve you. We are sorry IMG did not meet your expectations; help us improve by sharing additional feedback. Please email us at [email protected] to start the conversation. "Sep 22,2020
"We are sorry IMG did not meet your expectations. We value your feedback and take concerns such as yours very seriously. Please note that IMG is required to administer our insurance plans in accordance with their terms and conditions, and we believe we have done so in this case. If you would like to continue this conversation, please contact IMG directly at www.imglobal.com/contact."