Big Cat Travel Insurance Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 185 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally clear website and the extremely straightforward, quick online process for customizing and purchasing various travel insurance policies. People also consistently appreciate the fair, competitive pricing models and the remarkably helpful, responsive support team available whenever needed. However, some reviewers were not happy with communication issues and frustrating delays when chasing important quotes or required policy documents. Some customers also experienced difficulties getting timely responses and adequate support when attempting to resolve claims or handle unexpected travel problems. A few people felt that navigating specific medical or activity options could be slightly confusing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed last minute to modify my coverage plan as my daughter was too ill to do the Hi Giang Loop and ended up in the hospital on the very day she was meant to begin on her adventure. They were so hel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We contacted big cat before taking the insurance to check they covered our activities while away. Their communication was quick and accurate and the policy covered us. The website was clear and qui... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my third year using the company as a long term traveller and I use the Big Cat single trip policy. When my first yrs policy was expiring, I used the extension option to 2yrs which also (ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is really hard to find backpacker's insurance when of a certain age (60+). Even more hard when the extended time is over a year. Really easy to use site with customizable add ons. Also had a qu... See more


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  1. Travel Insurance Company

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Worldwide Travel Insurance provider, suitable for long term cover up to 24 months with an upper age limit of 69. Specialist in Extreme activities sports, trekking at high altitudes and winter sports.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t recommend to be honest

Wouldn’t recommend to be honest.
Had problems with both my wrists while traveling Thailand. Unfortunately, it was one after the other.
The first claim I made was ignored. As was the second claim I made. Both claims may I add weren’t even big claims at all.
When I tried to email about them it just wasn’t seen to.
Wasn’t much I could do whilst still in Thailand.
So I paid for travel insurance but paid for all my own medical bills whilst out there anyway.

May 18, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance

Hi Isabella,

We’re sorry to read your review and are disappointed that this was your experience.

Having looked into the matter, we’d like to provide some additional context. When you contacted us in April, we responded the same day with details of how to contact IMG, our claims handlers, and invited you to get back in touch if you needed any further assistance. We didn’t receive any further correspondence from you after this until this review.

We’ve also spoken with IMG this morning who have confirmed that the claim submission they received was incomplete and was therefore unable to be progressed. We understand that a single medical bill was uploaded without the supporting documentation required to assess the claim.

We also understand that the expense submitted was below the applicable policy excess and, on its own, would not have resulted in a payment being due under the terms of the policy.

IMG have advised that they will nevertheless be reaching out to you directly to see whether they can assist further should there be any additional expenses or supporting information that has not yet been provided.

If at any stage you feel something isn’t progressing as expected, we would always encourage you to let us know. We’re more than happy to assist our customers wherever we can, but we can only do so if we’re made aware that there’s an issue.

Big Cat Travel Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Changes to reservation with incredible ease.

Needed last minute to modify my coverage plan as my daughter was too ill to do the Hi Giang Loop and ended up in the hospital on the very day she was meant to begin on her adventure.
They were so helpful on the phone and changed the reservation to reflect the date changes without any problem or penalty charges. I'd now only recommend this insurance. Top class service. This customer service was the best I'd ever encountered living in the UK.

July 12, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor claim admin

Big Cat insurance might be cost effective and provide required cover levels but when you actually need to claim this is 'handled' by an outsourced provider - IMG. I am 4 months into a claim process which should be simple - yet nothing back as yet. Claim was eventually settled after more than 4 months.

June 29, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been disappointed with the progress of your claim.

I did try to give you a call today to discuss this. We only became aware of your concerns today, and we’ve already been in contact with the claims team to look into the matter and request an update on your behalf.

We’re now actively following this up and hope to get things resolved for you as quickly as possible.

Big Cat Travel Insurance

Update:
This claim has now been settled and the customer informed.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive update - Insurance claim taking too long……

With incredible customer service support from Cristopher at Big Cat, this has now been resolved and I’m really grateful for the speed of response. In my years of using them they’ve always been a great company to deal with and would always look to use them for our future travels. Many thanks!

For the last four years I’ve used Big Cat for all my children’s travels and fortunately have never needed make any claims. However, my daughter broke her wrist in March in Canada and funded the nearly £2000 treatment with savings whilst she waited for the company to refund the agreed amount. After nearly three months of emailing and calling and filling in of forms she is still being told that they’re very busy and will need to wait a little longer. She was told sometime ago that her claim was now with the department for repayment but nothing seems to be happening.

June 25, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance

Hi Amanda,

We are terribly sorry to hear you have experienced some delays in the processing of your daughter’s claim, we would love to help!

We have sent you a request for further information via Trustpilot so if you could respond with your daughters policy number we can look into this for you right away and get it sorted.

Many thanks,
The Big Cat Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

7 years, 24 countries and counting

I've been buying from Big Cat for quite a few years now while my son is travelling (7 years, 24 countries and counting). We've never needed to claim and I hope it stays that way. Very responsive team who are just great on the phone whenever I need to alter or extend his policy and at very reasonable prices to do so too. I'm paying for my peace of mind really and that's worth every penny. I wouldn't use it recommend anyone else now.

July 2, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essential to get the right travel insurance

I wanted to be sure that my daughter had the correct cover for her adventures which Theo helped me with. He explained the different types of cover and which was the most appropriate for her. I really appreciated his help and feel reassured she has good insurance for her trips over the next year. There was no pressure to buy but it was all done very efficiently. I’ll be able to sleep now and not worry about ending up on the front page of the Daily Mail begging for help ! Without speaking to Theo we would have ended up not getting the right cover so thank you for the explanations. If your children are going off on adventures please look at Big Cat for their insurance.

June 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid.

Sent a claim in 2nd March, now 2nd of May, no progress or revised ETA. Have to go around the houses to get through to IMG and given it’s travel insurance, having no online communication channel except email (which takes ages for a response) isn’t ideal. UX is pretty terrible given how much the service costs.

I’m aware that there are geopolitical factors which may be causing delays. But why am I having to reach out repeatedly for updates rather than receiving proactive communication?

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance

Hi Anjali,

Thank you for your review and for sharing your feedback.

We are sorry to hear about the delays you have experienced with your claim. We have contacted the claims team at IMG to understand the cause of the delay and have asked that your case is prioritised, with a member of the team reaching out to you as soon as possible.

If you have any further questions or concerns in the meantime, please feel free to contact us by email at info@bigcattravelinsurance.com or by phone on 0333 003 3161.

Big Cat Travel Insurance

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