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Based on 66 reviews, last reviewed 9th Sep 2025
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I have used Coverwise for many years for basic low c... I have used Coverwise for many years for basic low cost annual travel insurance. Its cost competitive and simple to get a quote. Reviewed on: 9th September 2025
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1

Avoid Coverwise at All Costs. A Complete Nightmare! If I could give Coverwise zero stars, I would. It has taken them FOUR MONTHS to review my claim, dragging me through endless hoops, requesting documen... Read more Reviewed on: 12th March 2025
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Do you buy travel insurance before going abroad? There are hundreds of different travel insurance policies on the market, all designed to help you stay protected while travelling...and giving you piece of mind, whether you're enjoying a sun swept beach or on an adverture-packed holiday. But with so many different policies to choose from, finding the right policy for you can be quite confusing. Reading our Coverwise travel insurance reviews can help you find out what other travellers have to say. You can also write your Coverwise travel insurance review too!

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Travel Insurance for short trip to US

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Absolutely dreadful company. On hold for hours at a time and should you be fortunate enough to get an answer after being on hold for over an hour the call drops mysteriously within seconds. They do not respond to emails and rarely answer their phone. No acknowledgement of emails or of evidence presented to support a claim. Not possible to make a claim online as you cannot proceed past the first page.They claim to be underwritten by AXA so I have reported them to AXA, to ActionFraud and to Financial Services. Interestingly the phone numbers on my policy schedule and the one given for claims are not on the Financial Services Register who have given me other numbers to try. I would not recommend this company at all and if it was possible to give zero stars I would have done. Reviewed on: 16th September 2022
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Pamela Yvette Cook

Fraud travel insurance company

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Waste of money. I was not even able to submit a claim as their claim portal does not work. After talking to customer support, they provided no help and are absolute scammers. They also went back on there policy wording and denied the claim presented. Avoid this company if you do not want to lose your money. Reviewed on: 14th September 2022
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Mathews Roy

This is a fraud. They will not pay legitimate claims. Avoid.

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I never post reviews but felt compelled to warn others to avoid Coverwise at all costs. This is a total sham. I have all my documents and the case is about as black & white as possible. All medical docs, covid tests, hotel bills, credit card statements...nothing missing. I very organized, honest and diligent. However, Coverwise & AXA have been dragging my claim out for 8 months now. They keep asking for the same documents over and over, which i guess buys them another month to "review" the documents. Their customer service is appalling and minimum wait time is 1 hour to speak to anyone but leaving that aside, they simply won't make a formal decision or pay. Total nightmare. Reviewed on: 14th September 2022
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Claiming on travel insurance

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Conmen no other word for then ,avoid like the plague .been trying to claim since June. No one ever answers the phone or realise to emails after countless attempts. Next step citizens advice and ombudsman!!!!!!!! Reviewed on: 12th September 2022
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Darren Lloyd

Absolute scam - phone queue is 1hour and then always cuts off just after you speak

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Been waiting for a refund on a flight for 7 months. Have had 2 emails in total, 3 months between them. Everytime you phone the queue is 1hour, then you speak to a guy in india, he says there are connection issues, and then the phone line gets cut or goes silent mid conversation. Total scam to persuade people to give up before having to resolve a claim. Reviewed on: 8th September 2022
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Simon

Awful. They don't give you back the money you deserve!

1
Case number: GB1-22-002414 When using the policy, the service has been terrible! Not only did they ask for one piece of evidence at a time, but instead of asking all at once, it took 3 months. Now, it's been 9 months, and no reply whatsoever, it's been months we have chased but none replies..!!! Scary. Where is my money, it's almost 4,000 GBP we need back..!! Please..!!! Reviewed on: 6th September 2022
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Maria Catalina Hidalgo

They don't give you the money they promise!!!

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When using the policy is terrible! Not only did they ask for one evidence at a time, instead of asking all at once, so it took 3 months. They only asked because we were chasing. Now, they have ignored our emails, calls, for 9 months! I need my 4,000 GBP back! Reviewed on: 4th September 2022
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Maria Catalina Hidalgo

Unbelievably bad

1
I echo everyone below regarding claiming. 3 attempts to get through today, 4 hours on hold, cut off each time. I am writing this so people know how to beat these con of a company. Open a case with Resolver. Its weeks of additional process but they will have no choice but to go to deadlock with ombudsman if no satisfactory response. Don't give up. If all else fails citizens advice will assist you Reviewed on: 1st September 2022
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Romi Wilkinson

1 year almost waiting for a claim to be cleared by coverwise for money.

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They give worse excuse if they answer. But generally they don't answer your calls on the phone for hours. No response to emails. Don't go this company they never help you. You not covered for expenses that was not your fault Reviewed on: 23rd August 2022
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Alice Hughes

An absolute shambles

1
My claim dates back to March when I tore a tendon in my foot. Scheduled to fly to Portugal on medical advice from both chiropractor and GP advised to cancel which I did and then my woes started. All documentation provided sent and ignored. Calls made to discuss with call centre in Mexico usually ends in being cut off. No meaningful conversation could be had anyway as line too poor. Latest email requesting my full medical history as I was awaiting either repatriation or treatment from Portugal. Clueless, where do I go now God only knows, Coverwise never again be aware folks. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2022
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