Top 10 US Travel Insurance Providers 2026

AXA Assistance USA operates a global assistance network spanning 190+ countries and provides 24/7 multilingual medical support for international travelers. Backed by the AXA Group with $147 billion in revenues, it offers some of the highest medical evacuation limits in the industry. Its Gold and Platinum plans include cancel-for-any-reason options covering up to 75% of prepaid trip costs.

AXA Assistance USA

Travel Guard, underwritten by AIG, writes approximately $1.5 billion in travel insurance premiums annually through direct and agent channels. Founded in 1994 and based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, it is one of the most widely distributed travel insurance brands in the US. Travel Guard's annual plan covers unlimited trips per year for frequent business and leisure travelers.

Travel Guard (AIG)

Launched in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection was the first travel insurer to offer AI-powered instant claims processing, often settling claims within minutes of a qualifying event. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway's A++ AM Best rating, it is among the most financially secure travel insurers available. Its AirCare plan covers flight delays automatically without requiring documentation.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection

Founded in 1993 in Carmel, Indiana, Seven Corners offers over 100 travel and international health insurance products targeting expatriates, missionaries, and international students. It serves more than 1 million customers across 180 countries and holds an A- (Excellent) AM Best rating. Seven Corners is one of few US providers offering multi-year international major medical plans.

Seven Corners

InsureMyTrip is the leading US travel insurance comparison marketplace, connecting consumers with policies from 30+ providers since its founding in 2000. Its platform has helped travelers compare and purchase coverage for over 15 million trips. InsureMyTrip's Price Match Guarantee and advocacy team help resolve claim disputes with member insurers.

InsureMyTrip

Travelex Insurance Services, based in Omaha, Nebraska, was named a Forbes Best-in-Class travel insurer in 2024 for its value-oriented coverage options. Its Travel Select plan covers up to $500,000 in medical evacuation per person — among the highest available in the mid-price segment. Travelex has been distributing travel policies through banks, travel agents, and online since 1996.

Travelex Insurance

Squaremouth is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based comparison platform listing policies from 30+ travel insurers and has facilitated coverage for over $4 billion in protected trips annually. Its Zero Complaint Guarantee removes any provider from the platform if unresolved customer complaints are filed. Squaremouth publishes real-time customer reviews and claims statistics for each insurer.

Squaremouth

Generali Global Assistance generates approximately $1.2 billion in US travel insurance premiums and draws on the European heritage of the Generali Group, one of the world's largest insurers with $100 billion in revenues. Its Premium plan includes identity theft resolution, concierge services, and up to $1 million in medical evacuation. Generali has operated in North America since 1963.

Generali Global Assistance

Founded in Australia in 2002, World Nomads pioneered online travel insurance for backpackers and adventure travelers and now covers travelers from 150+ countries. It is the official travel insurance partner for Lonely Planet and National Geographic Expeditions. World Nomads covers over 200 adventure activities — including scuba diving, bungee jumping, and mountaineering — that most mainstream insurers exclude.

World Nomads

AXA Assistance USA operates a global assistance network spanning 190+ countries and provides 24/7 multilingual medical support for international travelers. Backed by the AXA Group with $147 billion in revenues, it offers some of the highest medical evacuation limits in the industry. Its Gold and Platinum plans include cancel-for-any-reason options covering up to 75% of prepaid trip costs.

AXA Assistance USA

Travel Guard, underwritten by AIG, writes approximately $1.5 billion in travel insurance premiums annually through direct and agent channels. Founded in 1994 and based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, it is one of the most widely distributed travel insurance brands in the US. Travel Guard's annual plan covers unlimited trips per year for frequent business and leisure travelers.

Travel Guard (AIG)

Launched in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection was the first travel insurer to offer AI-powered instant claims processing, often settling claims within minutes of a qualifying event. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway's A++ AM Best rating, it is among the most financially secure travel insurers available. Its AirCare plan covers flight delays automatically without requiring documentation.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection

Founded in 1993 in Carmel, Indiana, Seven Corners offers over 100 travel and international health insurance products targeting expatriates, missionaries, and international students. It serves more than 1 million customers across 180 countries and holds an A- (Excellent) AM Best rating. Seven Corners is one of few US providers offering multi-year international major medical plans.

Seven Corners

InsureMyTrip is the leading US travel insurance comparison marketplace, connecting consumers with policies from 30+ providers since its founding in 2000. Its platform has helped travelers compare and purchase coverage for over 15 million trips. InsureMyTrip's Price Match Guarantee and advocacy team help resolve claim disputes with member insurers.

InsureMyTrip

Travelex Insurance Services, based in Omaha, Nebraska, was named a Forbes Best-in-Class travel insurer in 2024 for its value-oriented coverage options. Its Travel Select plan covers up to $500,000 in medical evacuation per person — among the highest available in the mid-price segment. Travelex has been distributing travel policies through banks, travel agents, and online since 1996.

Travelex Insurance

Squaremouth is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based comparison platform listing policies from 30+ travel insurers and has facilitated coverage for over $4 billion in protected trips annually. Its Zero Complaint Guarantee removes any provider from the platform if unresolved customer complaints are filed. Squaremouth publishes real-time customer reviews and claims statistics for each insurer.

Squaremouth

Generali Global Assistance generates approximately $1.2 billion in US travel insurance premiums and draws on the European heritage of the Generali Group, one of the world's largest insurers with $100 billion in revenues. Its Premium plan includes identity theft resolution, concierge services, and up to $1 million in medical evacuation. Generali has operated in North America since 1963.

Generali Global Assistance

Founded in Australia in 2002, World Nomads pioneered online travel insurance for backpackers and adventure travelers and now covers travelers from 150+ countries. It is the official travel insurance partner for Lonely Planet and National Geographic Expeditions. World Nomads covers over 200 adventure activities — including scuba diving, bungee jumping, and mountaineering — that most mainstream insurers exclude.

World Nomads