Do not use AXA travel insurance

The customer claim service is terrible. I lodged a claim on the 15th March. It took 15 days to get a reply. The reply had no substance and was criptic, I think it was written by a 10 year old. They requested further information but could not say what... Read more

The customer claim service is terrible. I lodged a claim on the 15th March. It took 15 days to get a reply. The reply had no substance and was criptic, I think it was written by a 10 year old. They requested further information but could not say what was required! Tried calling the first person sounded like they were at home and after a long silence they just hung up on me. Called a second time and finally got to speak to some one. I was promised dococumentation to complete the claim, it was never emailed to me. No one would reply to my email requests. Finally got a response after AXA sent me survey and I burnt them in it. Still no additional documentation recieved for claim. Then two weeks later got a email the claim is under review. Two weeks after that i get a letter saying they are not paying out anything in the claim. I will not go into details but it is a legitimate claim. This whole procces has taken 6 weeks and gone no where. In the past 12 years of traveling the world I used AXA for my travel insurance. I will never use them again. DO NOT use AXA no matter what they are offering. It is like they draw it out and don't communication in the hope you will just go away. And when you don't they make every excuse not to pay out!

Reviewed on 27th April 2021

John Shaw

Great experience

Quick process and reliable for cover

Reviewed on 14th July 2020

Sbrwn

Fair Travel Cover

Given current world situation, I took care to look at cover offered and compare different companies. Axa provided a favourable level of cover in a way that seemed fair in current circumstances and at a competitive price.

Reviewed on 1st May 2020

Ian A

Avoid

They always find a way out to get away if their responsibilities

Reviewed on 12th November 2019

Moguel

Insensitive and Incompetent

My wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2109. I had a letter from her consultant who explained that it was not possible to travel any more. Consequently, I had to cancel a trip in March. I forwarded Claim Documents with a comprehensive... Read more

My wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2109. I had a letter from her consultant who explained that it was not possible to travel any more. Consequently, I had to cancel a trip in March. I forwarded Claim Documents with a comprehensive covering letter to AXA Tunbridge Wells offices.
These were received but not re-routed to the correct department. WHY ON EARTH NOT. DO THEY NORMALLY DISREGARD CLAIM FORMS?
I even received a letter from the Health Care dismissing my claim because my Insurance had not been renewed. They later apologised for this insensitive attitude.
I heard nothing for ages, then AXA started their inappropriate investigation.
On 3 September I was told that I would get a refund of £200+ and an extra seems paltry £50 - to recompense our distress. This is insulting.

Reviewed on 27th September 2019

Norman Johnston

Very helpful

Had an incident in barcelona where a wallet got stolen and the people here were so helpful.

Reviewed on 9th August 2019

Samuel Ager

Comprehensive cover, affordable price

Pleased with the level of cover offered, price and customer service. Would recommend. Not had to claim (thankfully!) so cannot review performance regarding making a claim.

Reviewed on 22nd September 2018

Holly

Very satisfied

My son was taken ill in Russia in the Hermitage Museum. He went by ambulance to an AXA owned clinic who dealt with AXA and all his expenses of overnight stay and battery of costs plus doctor were immediately paid without a quibble. Consequently I am... Read more

My son was taken ill in Russia in the Hermitage Museum. He went by ambulance to an AXA owned clinic who dealt with AXA and all his expenses of overnight stay and battery of costs plus doctor were immediately paid without a quibble. Consequently I am completely confident of always using them as I know they will payout if required. Also, the website is easy to use and prices good.

Reviewed on 1st October 2017

angela

Brilliant service

We had a terrible time on holiday with myself and baby admitted to hospital. So glad we had booked travel insurance through axa. They were professional, friendly, nothing was too much trouble and in particular they cared...horrible experience made... Read more

We had a terrible time on holiday with myself and baby admitted to hospital. So glad we had booked travel insurance through axa. They were professional, friendly, nothing was too much trouble and in particular they cared...horrible experience made easier through these guys x

Reviewed on 25th September 2017

Becky Honeyman

Hassle-free travel insurance

Used a couple of times for travel insurance required by visa applications. Simple and straighforward sign up.

Reviewed on 23rd August 2017

Flavia Oliveira

easy to claim

recently had to cancel a holiday due to unforeseen complications in pregnancy.... Read more

recently had to cancel a holiday due to unforeseen complications in pregnancy.
all customer service was sincere and personal, prompt and efficient.
upon completing claim, waited 10 working days for a response which unfortunately didn't make sense but once spoken to the team, they rectified within 48 hours.
payment was completed within 5 days.
overall, very smooth compared to other companies i've dealt with in the past.

Reviewed on 31st July 2017

janet b

Very Pleased

Very good experience regarding AXA travel insurance.

Reviewed on 30th July 2017

Alan Middleton

So far so good

It was easy to set up my AXA travel insurance and I was able to make sure I had the right level of cover easily and compare it to other policies to ensure its the right product for me.... Read more

It was easy to set up my AXA travel insurance and I was able to make sure I had the right level of cover easily and compare it to other policies to ensure its the right product for me.
I haven't had to claim on my insurance so I am unsure as to the claims process.

Reviewed on 4th July 2017

Natasha Jarvis

Terrible Company I Was Told Lies By Claim Line

I was unable to travel and phoned AXA Claim Line straight away for advice. I was concerned my travel insurance would not be valid until the start date of my policy. I explained this by phone but I was told, it does not matter because my travel... Read more

I was unable to travel and phoned AXA Claim Line straight away for advice. I was concerned my travel insurance would not be valid until the start date of my policy. I explained this by phone but I was told, it does not matter because my travel insurance begins before my planned flight. I was advised to make a claim now and told I would very likely have a successful claim because I met all the criteria. I had doubts so I called them again the following day and spoke to another member of the AXA customer service team who told me exactly the same thing. I got a doctors letter and posted all the forms and evidence as instructed. I had my claim rejected because I made my claim before my insurance begun even though the advice given to me from the company was the opposite. I feel I was deliberately mislead and told lies to save this company money. It has caused me a lot of anxiety and distress. Please avoid.

Reviewed on 21st June 2016

Adrian Murphy