How travel protection plans can help protect the pets of US Residents
As featured in:
For information relating to policies purchased prior to October 23 2024, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For plans purchased after October 23 2024, please see below.
As pet parents ourselves, we know our cats and dogs are an important part of our lives. You may be researching the best places for you to stay on your trip, but you may also have to look into accommodations for the furry member of your family. When you find a good pet kenneling/boarding facility and get it booked, you’ll need to let them know exactly when you’ll drop off your fur baby, and when you’ll pick him/her up.
What happens though if you plan to be home from Europe on a particular day but your plane is delayed? There’s some things we can’t plan for when traveling - like bad weather that can leave your plane sitting on the tarmac for longer than intended. Because of unanticipated delays, pet parents may want to consider getting a quote for travel protection that includes the pet kenneling/boarding travel insurance benefit.
Even after an amazing getaway, by the end of your trip you’re probably ready to be home and see your sweet pet. The puppy kisses and kitten cuddles await, but they may have to wait a little longer if your return trip home is unexpectedly delayed. If it happens to you, you may have to call your pet boarding facility and extend your pet’s stay. In addition to the stress of being away from your pet for even longer, that extended pet boarding may also cost you additional money that you hadn’t budgeted for.
US residents have the ability to purchase travel protection through World Nomads that includes the pet kennel travel insurance benefit. If you have a covered trip delay claim and you’re delayed past your scheduled return date for at least 6 consecutive hours, you may be reimbursed for the additional expense you have to pay the licensed commercial kennel, whether it is a pet boarding facility or a dog hotel. The pet kennel travel insurance benefit is included in the Explorer and Epic travel insurance plans, but it isn’t included in the Standard or Annual Travel Insurance Plans.
Domesticated cats and dogs that live with You in Your Primary Residence as companions may be covered under the pet kennel benefit included in Explorer and Epic plans from World Nomads. While we love your birds, fish, turtles, and even your pet pig, unfortunately they aren’t covered.
Also, for your cat or dog to be covered, you must have documentation from your licensed commercial kennel showing the original and actual pick-up dates. Make sure you keep all written confirmations and receipts for the expenses incurred, as well as written confirmation for the reason of the delay home from the common carrier - you’ll need these documents if you plan to file a claim.
While this travel insurance benefit could cover additional costs to make sure your pet is being taken care of until you return home, there’s some things that may not be covered. Some of those things include:
If your trip gets interrupted because you or your traveling companion’s pet gets sick, injured, is diagnosed with a terminal illness, or dies while you’re traveling (as confirmed by your veterinarian), you may be covered by your trip interruption coverage that is included in your World Nomads travel protection plan. That could reimburse you for things like unused, prepaid, non-refundable hotel accommodations and activities. You may also be reimbursed for the costs of a plane ticket to get you back to your return destination (home) early.
*All information we provided here is a brief summary. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions of the plans described. Please carefully read your state specific plan documents for a full description of coverage. Travel insurance is included as part of your travel protection plan which contains both insurance benefits and non-insurance assistance services. Material included on this page does not represent, nor is it specific to, United States Fire Insurance Company or travel insurance benefits provided on United States Fire Insurance Company’s travel protection plans.
20250407-4381444
I arrived in Delhi from Rome. Baggage claim help desk informed me that my bag had been delayed in transit. I was without my bag for almost a week before it was finally delivered to me. It was cold in Delhi (being winter, December) and my warm jacket was in my bag, requiring that I purchase a jacket and other items of warm clothing that I had not taken in my carry-on.
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.
We’ve got your back.
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
We’ve got your back.
We'll provide assistance to get you to the hospital or home quickly.
Help starts here.
Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags, tech and gear.
Help starts here.
The amounts listed represent the maximum benefit amount.
Protect your health
Protect Your Trip
Protect Your Stuff
Non-Insurance Services
Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Wherever you are, we’re here 24/7 to help you in any emergency.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Contact Generali Global Assistance:
Telephone:
+1 954-334-8143 (Collect outside the US)
+1 877-289-0968 (Toll-free in the US and Canada
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.