Travel Insurance Reviews AXA Assistance USA Gold
The AXA Assistance USA Gold plan offers travel insurance, travel assistance, and concierge benefits. It provides coverage for a variety of concerns, such as changes during your travel due to inclement weather, bankruptcy of a travel supplier, and much more.
To learn more, see the AXA Assistance USA Gold product page.
The trip included a
cruise
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
We drove all round north and South Island of NZ.
Fortunately we didnt need to use it, but it felt comforting that we had coverage if something did happen.
Fortunately we didnt need to use it, but it felt comforting that we had coverage if something did happen.
Marcella K. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
As they say, the proof is in the pudding. Thankfully I didn't have to file a claim.
Karen K. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
One of the primary reasons for purchasing this plan was because they supposedly provided PRIMARY medical coverage. My husband and I came down with 2 medical issues on a cruise which required seeing the ship’s doctor. When we returned home, I called AXA and requested a claim form (don’t bother sending an email. They will send an acknowledgement but won’t respond otherwise). When I reviewed the claim form, I was shocked to find that this is actually SECONDARY coverage, because coverage is only on an EXCESS BASIS, i.e, they require that you file with your primary insurer first and provide a copy of the primary insurer’s EOB. As I know that my primary insurer will not cover 100% of the medications, it means I have to jump through a bunch of hoops just to receive a very small payout from AXA.
I checked Squaremouth’s website for this same policy, and it states medical coverage is PRIMARY. InsureMyTrip has NO information on this point. Buyer Beware with AXA.
I checked Squaremouth’s website for this same policy, and it states medical coverage is PRIMARY. InsureMyTrip has NO information on this point. Buyer Beware with AXA.
Sharon M. 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
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
I did not need to file a claim under this policy, but I felt the coverage offered would have covered any issues that arose.
Amy D. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
I did not need, thankfully, to use any part of this plan...so "it was good".
Kimberley M. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
It was great knowing we were covered for any circumstance. Didn’t need to use any of it because our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia went perfectly but had such peace of mind knowing we were covered!
Curtis N. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
Although I did not have to use the insurance, it gave me great peace of mind. Good value for the money and the website makes it easy to compare coverages and costs.
Loretta R. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
The plan seemed competitively priced, although not inexpensive. I did need to file a claim due to missed flights, and lost luggage.
We incurred meal expenses, a minor clothing expense, and lost a night of hotel. The total claim was around $300. I filed about 3 weeks after our trip. I submitted about 6 attachments as proof. Several weeks later, after emailing several times, asking about the status of my claim, I received an email asking for more information. I sent the same documents as well as many more, with a detailed explanation of each attachment to make it simpler for the person reviewing the claim. They also asked for 2 of their forms to be filled out, which I attached. Again, several weeks went by, I emailed and requested my claim be paid. I received ANOTHER request for the same information, stating that they were waiting for the forms which they had previously requested as well as a lot of other information, of which I had already submitted several weeks prior! I was going to call and request that someone actually look at all the data I submitted. I was stealing myself for a long, adversarial phone call, so was waiting until I had time. About a week passed and I received an email from my bank showing a Zelle payment for the full amount of my claim. No email from AXA insurance. Interesting.....
AXA is no better, no worse than other companies for which I have had to make a claim. I think they all drag the claim process out, hoping you will give up so they don't have to pay. They also ask for an exorbitant amount of information. Trip insurance is something that I feel I have to have for most international trips, but I dread having to make a claim. Luckily I didn't have to interact with an agent in this case and they eventually paid my claim. Keep every receipt, every boarding pass, etc in case you have to make a claim!
We incurred meal expenses, a minor clothing expense, and lost a night of hotel. The total claim was around $300. I filed about 3 weeks after our trip. I submitted about 6 attachments as proof. Several weeks later, after emailing several times, asking about the status of my claim, I received an email asking for more information. I sent the same documents as well as many more, with a detailed explanation of each attachment to make it simpler for the person reviewing the claim. They also asked for 2 of their forms to be filled out, which I attached. Again, several weeks went by, I emailed and requested my claim be paid. I received ANOTHER request for the same information, stating that they were waiting for the forms which they had previously requested as well as a lot of other information, of which I had already submitted several weeks prior! I was going to call and request that someone actually look at all the data I submitted. I was stealing myself for a long, adversarial phone call, so was waiting until I had time. About a week passed and I received an email from my bank showing a Zelle payment for the full amount of my claim. No email from AXA insurance. Interesting.....
AXA is no better, no worse than other companies for which I have had to make a claim. I think they all drag the claim process out, hoping you will give up so they don't have to pay. They also ask for an exorbitant amount of information. Trip insurance is something that I feel I have to have for most international trips, but I dread having to make a claim. Luckily I didn't have to interact with an agent in this case and they eventually paid my claim. Keep every receipt, every boarding pass, etc in case you have to make a claim!
Lise T. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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6 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
It was comforting to know I had the coverage in case I needed it. The most important part of the coverage for me is 'medical evacuation' as I do not want to be stuck in a foreign country with a serious medical issue. Before my trip I requested they extend my coverage from 21 days to 23 days which they did without additional charge.
Reid V. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of
1 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
tour
AXA Assistance USA
Gold
Thankfully no need to use so I cannot rate service but very easy to apply and obtain.
Christine D. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.