I love their story. The co-founders, all from Norway, a country which provides one of the best and strongest safety nets for their residents, discovered a crack in that support system, and the only option at the time (and now competitor) was Digital Nomads. They found that they were just too expensive and that they didn’t focus on that high touch customer experience they were looking for. And so, SafetyWing was born.
SafetyWing are true community builders. They want to develop strong social bonds by hosting events (both online and offline) in cities around the world so that members feel connected to each other, to create the experience of always having your village nearby, wherever you are in the world. The entire team themselves are fully remote, representing various locations around the world. Don’t you just love that?!
35 Comments
Natasha
Travel Insurance is so important! Thanks for sharing!
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you for your comment Natasha!
Carol Colborn
Seriously considering this for our next trip out of the country, 3 months into Mexico starting January 1. Very affordable and no gaps for not an explorer!
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you Carol for your comment. It takes a matter of a couple minutes to get a quote, and then you know what you need to budget for. Wow, 3 months in Mexico during winter sounds wonderful!
Jane Frith
Travel insurance is so important. I would not consider going abroad without it. We usually just buy an annual policy and renew it every year. As skiers it is especially important to have mountain rescue cover and full medical cover. It sounds like Safetywing have all this covered. Insurance is one thing I do not mind paying for and hope I never need!
The.Holidaymaker
Thanks for your comment Jane and sharing your experience with travel insurance. You may want to check out the cost of SafetyWing, it acts like a subscription so you can start and end it at any time, and that might be more cost effective than annual coverage. But you are right, read the fine print about skiing and mountain rescue. That is all spelled out in their policy of when it is and is not covered.
Kit
It’s good to see that there are more options available especially for a lower cost. It definitely pays to do your homework. Thanks for the comparison — that’s helpful.
The.Holidaymaker
You are most welcome Kit, I am glad you found it helpful.
Paula Morgan
This looks like a fairly decent policy providing you don’t need trip cancellation which many nomads don’t cause they are already on the road. The other thing to check for is the altitude of where you are going. Make sure they cover you if you are hiking at a specific height. We ran into this when planning a trip recently.
The.Holidaymaker
You are right Paula, always check the small details of the adventure activities. All policies will state inclusions and exclusions, especially on some of the higher risk activities like hiking, scuba diving, etc. They are clearly spelled out in SafetyWing’s policy. Thanks for your comment and sharing your travel advice.
Jeremy
That’s a really comprehensive comparison ! And yes, really important to buy travel insurance when travelling ! =)
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you Jeremy for your comment. I am glad you found it helpful.
April
Thanks for sharing! We never purchased other insurance as our credit card includes travel insurance if we used it! Do you advise in purchasing another insurance aside from cc coverage or if you have it already it’s enough?!
The.Holidaymaker
Great question April! I have always relied on my credit card too, but having looked into it further realize it offers very limited coverage and only in certain circumstances. It is always best to read the fine print of the credit card’s policy to know what is and is not covered, that includes any travel insurance you may have with your employer as well.
Catherine
Medical and travel coverage is essential for digital nomads who can expect the unexpected. SafetyWing looks like a great option with reasonable fees.
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you Catherine for your comment. I completely agree with you and happy to share this alternative with others.
Josy A
This is really helpful. I have been trying to work out what travel insurance to buy for our next trip. Back in the UK there are plenty of websites that help compare various insurance policies, but I didn’t find anything similar while I live in Canada. I’ll take a peek at Safety Wing.
The.Holidaymaker
That’s great Josy! Yes, being Canadian also, I did a little digging on what coverage would be honoured here to see what medical centres would be offered as a point of reference, and only the well-known and reputable hospitals were listed. Thanks for your comment.
Elizabeth
I love this post! I’ve considered World Nomads, so it’s nice to see a side-by-side comparison.
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, World Nomads has dominated the market for so many years with very little competition, that is until SafetyWing came along.
Jenn and Ed Coleman
We are looking to go location independent in two years and leave the traditional cooperate coverage. All my friends say “What about medical coverage?!>>!!!!” (Did I get enough punctuation?) It looks like Safetywing ad 37$/month would totally work. We might be in the old people doing dangerous sports category, but those are just details. It’s hard to believe that so many people dread this concept when it’s solved by $500/year or so.
The.Holidaymaker
Congratulations on your upcoming adventure! I am sure it will be everything you hope it will be, and more!
When it’s time, hopefully you will remember SafetyWing as one of those companies you might check out to see if it meets your needs.
Thank you for your comment.
Candy
I recently purchased insurance through SafetyWing for my trip to London and it was extremely affordable. Thankfully my trip went smoothly and I didn’t have to fil any claims. I don’t have any children but it’s great that they cover up to 2 kids free of charge.
The.Holidaymaker
That is great of you to share that you used SafetyWing Travel insurance for your last trip. Thankfully you didn’t have to file a claim, but likely were able to enjoy your trip knowing that if anything were to happen that you had great coverage at an affordable rate. Yes, the added bonus for families is that children are covered up to age 14.
Kristina
What a comprehensive guide. Thank you for sharing. I always get a random travel insurance for my travels and never really look at what’s included. Im disappointed that it doesn’t cover electronics however as drones are very expensive and definately needs cover.
The.Holidaymaker
Hi Kristina, yes SafetyWing is exploring including electronics later this year as they look to revise their policy plan. Thank you for your comment.
Kevin | Caffeinated Excursions
I’ve read one or two other posts on SafetyWing but had no idea what their backstory was until now. I also like how you include who they work with (Tokio Marine). After reading your post, I’m even more likely to consider them for my next trip! It seems like they have the right idea for a different type of customer than Global Nomads.
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you Kevin for your comment. I am glad that added a bit more information you already had about them and that you may consider them for your next travels. Yes, the back story is always important to me, it speaks volumes in terms of the customer experience and that is important when you are looking at differentiators.
FS Page
We travel abroad so many times and never thought of getting such insurance. Of course, we had to spend more on many occasions when we got stuck or sick. Insurance from SafetyWing seems to be a good choice for the nomads out there. Thanks for the insights.
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I hope that SafetyWing Travel insurance gives you an affordable option in the future.
Shreya Saha
Travel insurance is important indeed. Safetywings seems very effective. I liked your tips where you mentioned that it is really important to see how your insurance plan works so you know what to do during emergency, when it’s needed.
The.Holidaymaker
Thank you Shreya for your comments. I am glad that you found this information helpful.
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The.Holidaymaker
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