Extremely Disappointed with Lack of Communication and Urgency
I had a really disappointing experience with this company and feel compelled to share it.
I was due to travel on 16th May and contacted this insurer after being advised I might need special coverage due to a couple of upcoming medical appointments. The first person I spoke to was actually really helpful and advised me to call back after my appointment—but still in good time before I flew out.
I did exactly that and called on Monday. I then spent nearly 30 minutes on the phone sharing all my medical history with a complete stranger, which wasn’t easy. To be clear: nothing I disclosed was life-altering or terminal. I had a recent prescription for a mild condition and a follow-up appointment for a common issue with no ongoing symptoms. One was under investigation purely as a precaution.
After sharing all this, I heard nothing back—not on Tuesday, not on Wednesday. I chased it myself on Wednesday and still got no answers, no updates, no reassurance. By Thursday afternoon, still in the dark, I gave up and contacted a different insurer. To my surprise (and relief), they sorted everything in half an hour.
Just to put this into perspective: my mum was able to get travel insurance in a day—and she has terminal lung cancer. Yet here I was, left waiting days for a basic decision with no serious medical concerns.
The person handling my case was named Brad, and frankly, I never heard a single thing from him. No call, no update, nothing. I’ve technically still had no response to my application, and the holiday is already over.
I don’t think this is how customers should be treated—especially when they’ve disclosed sensitive personal information in good faith. A complete lack of communication, urgency, or accountability.
I wouldn’t recommend this company based on my experience. One star for the initial helpful call, but everything after that was a letdown.
May 12, 2025
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