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Based on 2,521 reviews, last reviewed 12th Nov 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Lovely, friendly and knowledgeable sales person who... Lovely, friendly and knowledgeable sales person who went through every step with us when explaining everything from start to finish. Reviewed on: 12th November 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Very bad! Very bad!!! No compensation. All evidence provided Reviewed on: 28th August 2025
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About this product

World First travel insurance provides cover for a range of trips.

You can choose from single trip or annual cover and there’s complimentary cover for over 150 sports and activities. There are specialist cover options available including medical, backpacker and cruise.

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World First Travel Insurance Travel insurance reviews (2521)

Review of the World First Travel Insurance, Travel insurance:

A very sensitive and thorough assessment of our needs followed by a very reasonable quote

5
They have a very professional and bespoke approach to providing insurance for those with medical conditions. Having gathered lots of evidence they provided us with an excellent quote. I was impressed that they did not seem to be reading from a prompt sheet but actually listened to me and our actual situation. Reviewed on: 21st September 2016

Follicular Lymphoma

4
I have Non Hodgkin Follicular Lymphoma. The service from World First was great. They had a knowledge of my condition & treatment. I obtained Worldwide Cover for a very reasonable cost. Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Excellent efficient service

4
I have often used World First when travelling and have also arranged travel insurance for elderly parents in past and unlike many travel insurers who will not insure the very elderly World First will and have provided excellent service and peace of mind when travelling. Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

didn't have to claim but was a reasonable price

4
Bought though a comparison website. Reasonable price and luckily didn't need to claim. With this I cannot comment on Customer experience as only had website interaction . This was fine though. Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Excellent and easy to deal with

5
Easy to deal with for the level of cover required Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Simple cover including preexisting conditions

5
Easy and not too time consuming process to get coverage including preexisting conditions which doesn't cost the earth. Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Highly recommended

5
Easy no frills online quotation to give an accurate premium based upon material information gathered All in all, the whole end to end process is delivered with useful guidance along the way to ensure that the correct data is gathered Seamless transaction leaving the individual with a good measure of peace of mind Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Affordable insurance

5
They don’t charge extortionate prices for pre existing conditions! Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Best Quote.

4
I have a few health conditions that I need to declare when getting travel insurance, so I need the best cover for my needs. Travelling in Europe hasn't been a problem (so far !!) but this year we decided to visit Cuba. World First gave me far and away (no pun intended!) the best quote over all other insurers. Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Excellent product sensibly priced

5
I have found the company to be very efficient and the travel insurance product I have bought was easy to take out. As both my wife and I have medical issues I have also found the costs to be very reasonable when compared to other companies well done World First Reviewed on: 13th August 2018

Fab peace of mind policy

5
When having a special needs son who had cancer, it was so reassure to know there is a company that can put your mind to rest with a policy that includes us on as well, and to top it all at a good price Reviewed on: 13th August 2018