Travel Insurance. Simple & Flexible.
Travel Insurance for independent travellers. Nobody wants to think about all the things that might go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen.
World Nomads Travel insurance has been designed by travellers to cover everything you need. We make sure you’re covered, even if you run out of travel insurance on the road. We don't just keep you insured, with us you'll travel smarter and safer.
Many travel insurance policies don’t allow you to extend your cover from overseas, which leaves you stranded if you extend your trip. WorldNomads were the only company we could find to meet our insurance needs while we travel full-time because you can buy, claim and extend your cover online, even if you are still travelling.
We especially like the Footprints programme which allows you to make a small donation to a community project when you buy online.
What to look for when you buy travel insurance
Here are a few things to look for when choosing your insurance to make sure that you will be covered on your adventure:
- Cancellation: It’s no fun if you fall ill before you leave and can not go on your trip. To claim though, you have to buy your insurance policy when you buy your trip. Not all insurance policies cover cancellation, so please read the policy wording relevant to you carefully.
- Lost or stolen gear: Most travel insurance policies have a per-item value limit — make sure its high enough to cover your gear or choose a policy that allows you to increase the limit.
- Medical expenses over and above evacuation: Check that your cover includes emergency treatment while away and transport to bring you home — remembering that insurance providers will usually insist on getting you home as soon as you are fit enough to travel.
- Adventurous activities: Look carefully at what your policy covers – you may find that you are not covered to do all of the adventurous activities that you are planning while you’re away.
- Personal liability: Accidents happen. If it’s found to be your fault and someone decides to sue you, you want to be covered.
