Canceling Your Travel Insurance Policy: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequent travelers know that trip plans don’t always run smoothly, which is why travel insurance is a smart move. But what happens if you need to cancel your trip plans (and therefore your travel insurance) suddenly? What do you do if you need to change your coverage dates after the allotted time frame to do so? What if you simply decide, after the free look-back period, that the coverage just isn’t right for you? Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about canceling your travel medical or trip insurance policy.

How Can I Cancel My Travel Insurance Policy?

Depending on the policy you purchased, whether it be travel medical, visitors insurance (travel medical for visitors to the U.S.) or trip insurance, the cancellation and refund procedures may differ. Certain conditions may also vary from insurance company to insurance company. While some insurers may require a written request for cancellation, at VisitorCoverage, cancellations can be initiated online instantly by logging in to our customer portal and submitting a request. The Cancellation process generally takes between 7 to 10 business days. Exact terms and steps are outlined in greater detail in your policy documents.

What Is The Process To Cancel My Travel Insurance Policy?

Guidelines may vary depending on the insurance type (travel medical, visitors insurance, trip insurance, etc.), policy and carrier. Be sure to review the cancellation process for your specific plan.

In general, though, here are the steps you can expect to take to cancel your policy:

Sign in to your account using the policy number and primary insured’s date of birth.
Click on the plan you want to cancel to see what actions you can take. There, you should see an option to cancel. Select that, fill out the required fields and press submit.
Allow 7-10 business days for processing. Any qualified refund will be applied to the credit card on file.

How Can I Check Cancellation Status?

After requesting cancellation, you can check your cancellation status with the following steps:

Sign in to your account using the policy number and primary insured’s date of birth.
Find the plan you requested to cancel. You will then see a 3-step status bar indicating where your request is in the cancellation process, whether it’s been received, is in processing, or has been completed.

What Else Do I Need to Know about Canceling my Travel Insurance Policy?

When you have to cancel your travel medical or trip insurance policy, knowing what to expect is key. We’ve outlined a few main points you’ll want to consider before initiating the cancellation process.

If you need to cancel your travel medical insurance policy:

Most standard travel medical/visitors insurance policies can be canceled for a full refund before the policy start date.
After the policy start date, if applicable, the policyholders can request a cancellation as long as no claims are on file.
A refund, if applicable, will be issued minus a cancellation fee. Once the cancellation is processed, the qualified refund will go back to the credit card on file.

How long does it take to get my refund?

Depending on what insurance policy or the insurer, it typically takes 5-7 business days.

What do I do if I don’t receive my refund?

It is rare, but if your qualified refund is not applied to the credit card you had on file, please call the insurer’s customer support phone number, which is indicated on your policy documents.

If you need to cancel your trip insurance policy:

Most standard travel medical/visitors insurance policies can be canceled for a full refund before the policy start date.
Any qualified refund will be issued and applied to the credit card on file once the cancellation is processed.
After the free look-back period has passed, policyholders will only be allowed to cancel for limited covered reasons as stated in the policy terms and conditions.

If I need to change coverage duration, do I need to cancel my policy?

Typically, if you want to reduce the coverage duration or cancel coverage completely after the free look-back period has ended, you will have to cancel your policy. If you need to lengthen your coverage duration, there are a few plans that may allow you to renew the policy. It’s recommended that you read the policy documents thoroughly before you make your purchase. That way, you’ll know exactly what to expect if you need to alter your coverage duration.

How Can VisitorsCoverage Help Me Cancel My Travel Insurance?

If you need to cancel any policy, whether it be travel medical/visitors insurance or trip insurance you procured through VisitorsCoverage, you can submit a cancellation request online in seconds simply by logging into your account, clicking your policy and selecting the cancel option. You’ll then fill out a brief form and press submit.

If you ever have questions or concerns about canceling your policy, our award-winning team of licensed insurance experts is always happy to help.

Information about cancellation and refund policies for different insurance companies and plans:

Seven Corners Insurance

If for any reason you must cancel your Seven Corners Insurance policy, you may request to do so and receive a full refund as long as your cancellation request is received prior to the policy effective date. All plans offered by Seven Corners are cancellable subject to the below provisions:

Travel Medical Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if requested before the policy effective date (start date).
Round Trip requires that you cancel your policy within 10 days of purchase (and before starting your trip).
Prorated refund is possible for cancellation request received after policy effective date only if no claim has been filed.
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.

Trip Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if requested during the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on Seven Corners plans is 14 days from the date of purchase.
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

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Trip Insurance Plan Information

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WorldTrips Medical Insurance Services

If you are not satisfied with your WorldTrips Insurance plan, you may cancel your policy by submitting a cancellation request through your account. All plans offered by WorldTrips are cancelable subject to the below provisions:

A full refund can be considered if requested before the policy effective date (start date).
Prorated refund is possible for cancellation request received after policy effective date only if no claim has been filed.
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

International Medical Group (IMG) Insurance

Customers who are for any reason not satisfied with their IMG Insurance policy may request to cancel the policy through their account. All plans are cancelable subject to the below provisions:

Travel Medical Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if requested before the policy effective date (start date).
Prorated refund is possible for Visitors Care Plan cancellation request received after policy effective date only if no claim has been filed. A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.
Prorated refunds are considered for Patriot series plans if the cancellation request is received after policy effective date and no claim has been filed. A cancellation fee of $50 is applicable.
If you have filed claims, your premium is non-refundable.

Trip Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if requested during the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on IMG plans is 10 days from the date of purchase.
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

Trip Insurance Plan Information

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Travel Insurance Services

If you are not satisfied with your TIS insurance policy, you may request to cancel your policy by making a written request before the policy effective date. TIS does not offer refunds for cancellation requests received after the policy effective date, and partial refunds are not available. All plans offered by TIS are cancellable subject to the below provisions:

A full refund can be considered if requested before the policy effective date (start date).
Prorated refund is possible for cancellation request received after policy effective date only if no claim has been filed.
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

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Petersen International Underwriters

Should you need to cancel your Peterson International Underwriters policy, you may do so by submitting a cancelation request. A full refund of the policy may be considered if canceled before the policy start date but may not be cancelable after the effective date. All plans offered by Peterson International Underwriters subject to the below provisions:

Bridge Plan has a monthly installment payment option that can be canceled at any time.
International Major Medical not cancellable after policy effective date.
If paid in full, a pro-rated monthly refund may be available for Short Term Major Medical if canceled after the policy start date.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

International Major Medical PIU Insurance Cancellation Policy

Global Underwriters Insurance

Customers who have purchased a policy from Global Underwriters and are not fully satisfied with their plan may request to cancel their policy. The plans are cancelable and refundable, only before the policy becomes effective. All plans offered by Global Underwriters are cancelable subject to below provisions:

Cancelable & Refundable only before policy becomes effective.
A refund can be considered if cancellation is requested before the policy effective date (start date).
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.This fee applies even if the cancellation is requested before policy start date.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

Diplomat America Insurance Cancellation Policy

Trawick International

Customers who are not satisfied with their Trawick International plan may submit a request to cancel through their account. Trawick International will consider a refund of the total plan cost minus the processing fee. All plans offered by Trawick International are cancellable subject to the below provisions:

Travel Medical Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if the cancellation request is received before the policy effective date (start date).
If cancellation request is received after the policy effective date, depending on the policy, only a daily or monthly refund available.
Refund is possible for cancellation request received after policy effective date, only if no claim has been filed.
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.
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Trip Insurance:

A full refund may be considered if requested during the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on Trawick plans is 10 days from the date of purchase.
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

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Trip Insurance Plan Information

Safe Travels Voyager Insurance Cancellation Policy

INF Visitor Insurance

Customers who have purchased a policy from INF and are not fully satisfied with their plan may request to cancel their policy. The plans are cancelable and refundable, only before the policy becomes effective. All plans offered by INF are cancelable subject to below provisions:

Cancelable & Refundable only before policy becomes effective.
A refund can be considered if cancellation is requested before the policy effective date (start date).
A cancellation fee of $25 is applicable.This fee applies even if the cancellation is requested before policy start date.

Travel Medical Insurance Plan Information

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Travel Insured

Customers who for any reason are not satisfied with their Travel Insured Insurance policy may request to cancel the policy through their account. Cancellation is subject to the below provisions:

A full refund is only considered if the request is made within the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on Travel Insured plans is 14 days from the date of purchase
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Trip Insurance Plan Information

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Travelex Insurance Services Inc

Customers who are not satisfied with their TravelEX policy may request to cancel the policy through their account. Cancellation is subject to the below provisions:

A full refund is only considered if the request is made within the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on Travel Insured plans is 15 days from the date of purchase
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Trip Insurance Plan Information

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TravelSafe

Customers who want to cancel their TravelSafe policy may request to cancel the policy through their account. Cancellation is subject to the below provisions:

A full refund is only considered if the request is made within the free look-back period.
The free look-back period on Travel Insured plans is 14 days from the date of purchase
After the free look-back period has passed, the reason for cancellation can only be for a covered event listed in the policy documents.

Trip Insurance Plan Information

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Disclaimer

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