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Travel Insurance Reviews AIG Travel Travel Guard Essential

The Travel Guard Essential plan is the most economical of the three comprehensive trip cost protection plans offered by AIG Travel Guard and may be ideal for travelers on a tight budget who want coverage in the event they have to cancel or interrupt their trip. Other coverages include Travel Delay, Medical, and Emergency Medical Evacuation. Options include Medical and Evacuation bundle, Security Bundle, and Rental Car Collision. 24-hour Assistance is included. Leave your Travel Guard insurance review below.

To learn more, see the AIG Travel Guard Essential product page.

Customers who have visited Colombia rated the AIG Travel Travel Guard® Essential plan
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No coverage for Covid is a real problem. We could have been trapped for 2 weeks with no coverage.
Richard C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
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    Thank you for your review. Please see the following response from AIG Travel Guard.
    "“Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. AIG Travel is treating COVID-19 like any other unexpected illness. If you contract COVID-19 prior to your departure, you may be covered for Trip Cancellation if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from your doctor that states you are medically unable to travel at the time of departure. If you become ill with COVID-19 while on a covered trip, you could be covered for Medical Expense, Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, and Emergency Medical Evacuation benefits if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from a doctor.

    Trip Interruption can provide coverage for the unused portion of your prepaid and non-refundable expenses, as well as additional transportation expenses incurred to return home or rejoin your trip.
    Trip Delay can provide coverage for additional expenses you may incur for hotel, meals and certain transportation costs incurred if you are required by a physician to quarantine.
    Medical Expense and Emergency Medical Evacuation can provide coverage for medical expenses incurred while being treated for COVID-19.

    These coverage's are subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy. Please click here to access a copy of your policy.”
    Aug 27,2021
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