jhooks61 Posted September 26, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2022 We love sailing on Viking; however, their trip insurance is pricey. I have also used Allianz on one other trip. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted September 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, jhooks61 said: We love sailing on Viking; however, their trip insurance is pricey. I have also used Allianz on one other trip. Any recommendations? We will not use Viking 's Tripmate now that COVID testing is gone - for obvious reasons (do a search on Tripmate and you will see quite a bit of discussion). We use a broker and they are quite good (small easily understandable choice of companies to use) - called The Trip Insurance Store. Steve has had a forum on CruiseCritic. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/2558-qa-cruise-insurance-with-steve-dasseos-of-the-tripinsurancestorecom-janfeb-22/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted September 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Take a look at insuremytrip.com squaremouth.com have used both. Great comparison websites based on your needs and requirements. Licensed agents can help you via phone with questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted September 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I use Travel Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WNcruiser Posted September 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Steve at the Trip Insurance Store is amazing. Highly recommend on cruise critic. I always buy the IMG plan which offers excellent coverage at reasonable prices. Every plan Steve offers covers Covid. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted September 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2022 V plan rates are the same for all ages. Other companies underwrite by age tiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted September 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, FetaCheese said: V plan rates are the same for all ages. Other companies underwrite by age tiers. What is V Plan? Haven't heard of them. It is true the most companies DO go by age tiers, so it will cost you more the older you get (sadly!). Getting that first payment down before a birthday is paramount and can save a lot. I learned this from Steve at The Insurance Store. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted September 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, CCWineLover said: What is V Plan? Haven't heard of them. It is true the most companies DO go by age tiers, so it will cost you more the older you get (sadly!). Getting that first payment down before a birthday is paramount and can save a lot. I learned this from Steve at The Insurance Store. Sorry, I was abbreviating Viking, and the insurance plan they sell. Tripmate, I think. No experience with Tripmate. My go to guy is Steve, also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Tom Posted September 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, WNcruiser said: Every plan Steve offers covers Covid. I, too, purchased the IMG plan. Note that you have to be diagnosed by a doctor for the covid portion of the insurance to pay. Steve explains all this on his website but sometimes people may skip over the details. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehroswitha Posted September 28, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) We've been using Travel Guard exclusively since having a very positive experience with them several years ago with a large and rather complicated claim. TG really came through for us when it counted! Now that we're turning 75, though, our rates with TG have increased to the point we will look at alternatives for our next trip. I plan to start my research with Steve at the Trip Insurance Store Edited September 28, 2022 by Mehroswitha Awkward wording 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted September 28, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mehroswitha said: We've been using Travel Guard exclusively since having a very positive experience with them several years ago with a large and rather complicated claim. TG really came through for us when it counted! Now that we're turning 75, though, our rates with TG have increased to the point we will look at alternatives for our next trip. I plan to start my research with Steve at the Trip Insurance Store I've been using Travel Guard for years now but you are right, prices are going up and I should do some price shopping before we book our next cruise. Or maybe it is just that I'm spending more on cruises, so the price is going up. Well, I won't know until I crunch the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerbearmom Posted September 29, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2022 We have been purchasing our travel insurance through The Trip Insurance Store for many years. Steve, the owner, is a wealth of information and honest, and I have learned so much from him about the ins and outs of travel insurance. Highly recommend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowlover Posted September 30, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 9:51 AM, biggerbearmom said: We have been purchasing our travel insurance through The Trip Insurance Store for many years. Steve, the owner, is a wealth of information and honest, and I have learned so much from him about the ins and outs of travel insurance. Highly recommend. Same. He knows me by name when I call now! I have asked a so many questions over the years but still seem to find additional ones for him. he never seems to tire of questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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