SafetyWing vs World Nomads
Travel insuranceLast verified Oct 1, 2026
| Field | SafetyWing | World Nomads |
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| FoundedUnknown on one side | 2018Source: SafetyWingverified 2026-10-01 | Not verified |
| HeadquartersUnknown on one side | Not verified | Oakland, California (World Nomads Inc., US entity)Source: World Nomadsverified 2026-09-30 |
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| Underwritten byDiffers | SafetyWing Insurance I.I., a Puerto Rico domiciled international insurerSource: SafetyWingverified 2026-09-30 | United States Fire Insurance Company (US plans, serviced by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand)Source: World Nomadsverified 2026-09-30 |
| States licensedDiffers | State of Domicile: Puerto Rico; Company Type: International Insurers; Status: ActiveSource: National Association of Insurance Commissioners (State Based Systems)verified 2026-10-01 | licensed in all states (Trip Mate, the Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand that services the US World Nomads plans)Source: World Nomadsverified 2026-09-30 |
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| Age restrictionsUnknown on one side | at least 14 days of age through age 69Source: SafetyWingverified 2026-10-01 | Not verified |
| Eligibility notesDiffers | Not covered when traveling to the US unless the USA add-on is purchased; US citizens and residents cannot use the insurance in the USSource: SafetyWingverified 2026-10-01 | Country of residence is where you are a citizen or legal resident, have access to long term medical care, would be repatriated to, have unrestricted right of entry, and have a residential addressSource: World Nomadsverified 2026-09-30 |
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Both companies write travel insurance. Of the fields we have verified for either company, 8 differ and 3 are unverified on at least one side. We do not pick a winner and we do not score either company.
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