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Travel Insurance for delayed baggage

For when you show up but your bags don't.

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We’ve been stuck in some remote locations with only the clothes on our back, so we understand the need to freshen up when your bags don't arrive.

If you’ve arrived at the snow without warm clothes, or the tropics without a fresh pair of underwear, we can help you navigate the worst of traveler gripes - delayed baggage. 

What’s covered if your bags are delayed?

You may be covered for the cost of basic clothes, toiletries and medicines for personal use if your bag has been lost by your transport provider as long as:

  • Your checked-in baggage is delayed by more than 12 hours (with the delay commencing from when you reported the loss to the transport company).
  • You’ve completed a Property Irregularity Report (P.I.R.) with the airline before leaving the arrival location (you’ll need a copy to support your claim).
  • You have lodged a claim for compensation against the airline before leaving the arrival location (you’ll need a copy to support your claim).
  • You have obtained a copy of the Occurrence Report issued by the Police or official body where applicable.
You must keep your luggage tickets and receipts of purchases as you will need these to support your claim.

You should also note that you are not covered if the delay occurs on the return journey to your home or where you live.

What's not covered by travel insurance?

Unfortunately, travel insurance is not designed to cover everything. You will not be covered when:

  • Your luggage is damaged, regardless of what caused the damage, if you are traveling on our Standard Plan (note: damage is covered on Explorer and Explorer Plus plans, up to the limits listed in your policy).
  • Your luggage is confiscated or seized by Customs or any other governmental authority.
  • Your baggage has not been delivered to the carrier.
  • All hand luggage.
  • Your baggage contains animals, cash, checks, bonds, stamps, collections, documents of any kind.
  • You do not collect your luggage as soon as it is available.

There are limits on the amount you can spend so before you go shopping for a new wardrobe, check your policy carefully on the limits, conditions and exclusions which may apply before you buy. If you have questions, get in contact with our emergency assistance team.

Items you can claim if your bags are delayed:

  • T-shirt(s)
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Toiletries
  • Prescribed medication
  • Reasonable & necessary essential items (check your policy for details)

Items that aren't covered if your bags are delayed: 

  • Designer jeans to replace your fisherman's pants
  • A new ball gown for that special event
  • Tailor made suit
  • Leather jacket
  • Other non-essential items you can live without for a few days

Baggage Delay in a Delhi Winter.

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.
Claim paid: USD $51.74
S.N. U.S. Nomad in India.

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your trip against unexpected cancellation.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $1,500
  • Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $500
Trip Protection
  • Unexpectedly hospitalised?
  • Travel buddy unfit to travel?
  • Close relative suddenly dies?

We’ve got your back.

Medical Expenses Overseas

Take the pain out of medical costs.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $100,000
  • Explorer Plan: USD $70,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $30,000
Medical Expenses Overseas
  • Need meds quick?
  • Accidentally injured?
  • Suddenly sick?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation

Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $80,000
  • Explorer Plan: USD $60,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $40,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
  • Banged up abroad?
  • Need a hospital urgently?
  • Medivac home?

Help starts here.

Checked-in Baggage Loss

Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags by a common carrier.

  • Explorer Plus: USD $1,200
  • Explorer Plan: USD $1,000
  • Standard Plan: USD $500
Checked-in Baggage Loss
  • Passport or tech stolen?
  • Airline lost your gear?
  • Bags delayed?

Help starts here.

  • Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
  • Trip Cancellation or Interruption
  • Baggage
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatration
  • 24 Hour Assistance Services
  • And more (depending on your country of residence)
This is a general summary for Brazil residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the plan documents for full details.

24/7 emergency assistance

Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:

Phone: +1 212-315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)

Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil)

WhatsApp message: +54 911 3053-3959

Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.

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Insured by Chubb. For Brazilian residents, we partner with Chubb to provide travel insurance products, customer service for 24/7 urgencies and emergencies, and claims service. You can purchase your insurance in up to six installments.