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Compare Berkshire Hathaway vs. Travelex Travel Insurance

What’s the difference between Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection and Travelex Travel Insurance? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: April 13, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway
4.3 / 5 - Excellent
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Travelex Travel Insurance
4.5 / 5 - Excellent
#9 in Travel Insurance
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Key Facts

  • 24/7 global travel assistance
  • Domestic travel insurance starts at $34
  • File claims on your phone
  • Four different policy levels to fit your travel needs and budget
  • Claims paid automatically and electornically
  • Optional rental car collision coverage
  • 28 covered reasons for trip cancellation/trip interruption
  • Customizable standard & comprehensive coverages
  • Up to $1MM for emergency medical evacuation
  • Pre-existing conditions and cancel for any reason coverage available

OVERALL RATINGS

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
Coverage4.5/54.6/5
Extra Benefits4.3/54.5/5
Financial Strength4.5/54.4/5
Price & Reputation4.0/54.5/5

Plans & Coverage Compared

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
Available Plans
Comprehensive
Trip Cancelation/ Interruption
Medical
Baggage
Accidental Death
Comprehensive
Trip Cancelation/ Interruption
Medical
Baggage
Accidental Death
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Coverage
Injury/Illness/Death of Traveler
Injury/Illness/Death of Non Traveling Family Member
Natural Disaster at Destination
Tour Operator/Airline/Cruise Line Ceases Operation
Terrorism/Evacuation at Destination
CFAR Coverage (Cancel for Any Reason)
Injury/Illness/Death of Traveler
Injury/Illness/Death of Non Traveling Family Member
Natural Disaster at Destination
Tour Operator/Airline/Cruise Line Ceases Operation
Terrorism/Evacuation at Destination
Victim of Crime Prior to Trip
Theft of Passport Prior to Trip
CFAR Coverage (Cancel for Any Reason)
Emergency Medical and Emergency Transportation Coverage
Doctor, Hospital, or Other Licensed Provider
Dental
Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation
Transport Family Member to Bedside
Transport Children Home
Doctor, Hospital, or Other Licensed Provider
Dental
Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation
Transport Family Member to Bedside
Transport Children Home
Baggage Coverage
Lost/Damaged/Stolen
Baggage Delay Coverage
Lost/Damaged/Stolen
Baggage Delay Coverage
Exclusions

Emergency Medical Coverage Details

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
Emergency Medical Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
Maximum Emergency Medical Reimbursement
$50,000
$50,000
Maximum Emergency Medical Evacuation Reimbursement
$500,000
$500,000

Baggage Coverage Details

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
Maximum Baggage Reimbursement
$500
$2,000
Receipts Required for Valuable items


Berkshire Hathaway Price & Reputation

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
BBB Rating
A+
A+
Date Collected
2018-01-15
2023-03-21

Berkshire Hathaway Customer Assistance Services

 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
24/7 Support
Mobile App

Travel Assistance Services

Berkshire Hathaway
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  • Return Travel Arrangements
  • Rebooking
  • Lost Baggage Search
  • ATM Locator
  • Lost Passport/Document Assistance
  • Emergency Cash
  • Translation Services
  • Up to the Minute Travel Advisories
  • Legal Assistance Referral
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Lost Baggage Search
  • Lost Passport/Document Assistance
  • Emergency Cash
  • Translation Services
  • Up to the Minute Travel Advisories
  • Legal Assistance Referral
  • Roadside Assistance

Emergency Medical Assistance Services

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  • Physician Referral
  • Emergency Medical Case Management
  • Arrange Medical Payment Where Available
  • Emergency Prescription Replacement
  • Eyeglass Replacement Assistance
  • Shipment of Medical Records
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  • Physician Referral
  • Emergency Medical Case Management
  • Arrange Medical Payment Where Available
  • Emergency Prescription Replacement
  • Update Family at Home
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Concierge Assistance Services

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  • Restaurant/Event Referral and Reservation
  • Ground Transportation Recommendations
  • Wireless Device Assistance
  • Gift Delivery
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  • Restaurant/Event Referral and Reservation
  • Weather Advisories
  • Wireless Device Assistance
  • Gift Delivery
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 Berkshire HathawayTravelex
Homepage URL
Company Phone
(844) 411-2487
(800) 228-9792
Headquarters Address
1145 Clark Street, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
810 N 96th St, Suite 300, Omaha, NE, 68114

Final Verdict

Travelex Travel Insurance has a higher overall rating than Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. Travelex scores better than Berkshire Hathaway across: Coverage, Extra Benefits, and Price & Reputation. However, Berkshire Hathaway scores better on Financial Strength.


Customer Comments & Reviews

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Samuel B
2/27/2023
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection review
I had a very pleasant experience with Berkshire Hatahaway. I won't go into details, but we found that some insurance we had purchased did not provide the coverage we thought it did. They offered us a full refund.


ngocdaonguyenmn
7/7/2020
Travelex Travel Insurance review
I canceled my flight to Paris May 25,2020 because Coronavirus. Travelex sent me the plane ticket after I called them. Thanks!!!


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Dale S
8/13/2019
Travelex Travel Insurance review
TRAVELEX paid a $650 medical claim immediately. Got a sore throat and cold on a cruise ship in Asia. TRAVELEX not only paid the medical bill, but also reimbursed me for a $160 shore excursion I missed. They could not have been nicer or more efficient. We travel a lot and always use them. You should too.


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Jacqueline Y
2/5/2018
Travelex Travel Insurance review
Could you confirm we have travel insurance? Primary traveler is Jacqueline Yockey and confirmation is TTB482470. Ten travelers total. Have we paid in full? Can we add on any additional travelers from Kentucky? How about from out of state? Our group consists of about 50 passengers going on the same tour but from different states. Thank you in advance, Jacqueline Yockey