Genki - Insurance for Nomads Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 211 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that they appreciate the remarkably quick claim payouts and smooth refund processes, noting that financial reimbursements arrive promptly during their travels. Consumers also find the customer support team exceptionally friendly, helpful, and consistently responsive whenever they need assistance or have questions about their coverage. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating difficulties with denied medical claims, unexpected coverage limitations, or dealing with overly complex documentation requirements. A few other reviewers were also deeply dissatisfied by unexpected international money transfer fees eating into payouts or stressful problems related to strict contract cancellations.

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Claim

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Serious insurance company that operates pretty quickly. Unfortunately, they don’t cover eye and ear care, so that’s something to be aware of. Other than that, they’ve been quite effective and I have n... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was backpacking for a few months and needed something flexible and budget friendly. Genki offered just that. Thankfully I didn't have any serious medical situations, but when I did need to go to the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently tore almost everything in my knee, ACL/MCL/Meniscus and more. Genki has been there from the beginning. My claims from the emergency room and consulation so far have been processed and i'm wor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience so far (after 18 months and now a pregnancy). They are pretty fair with what they cover, approving or denying claims based on the rules without nitpicking. Reimbursements are quick an... See more


Company details

  1. Health Insurance Agency
  2. Travel Insurance Company

About Genki - Insurance for Nomads

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Health Insurance for Digital Nomads

Every country. Any doctor or hospital. We've got you covered.

Your worldwide health partner

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Made for Nomads by Nomads
We are a fully remote team working from around the world. We understand the challenges (and joys!) that come from leaving home, exploring new places, and living & working abroad.
Our Mission
We're here to make health easier and more accessible for digital nomads, expats, and world travelers. We're not an insurance company. We're your health partner, always there to support you in your journey, wherever it may lead.

24/7 Emergency Assistance

Genki members have access to a 24/7 emergency assistance hotline

Genki members have access to a 24/7 emergency assistance hotline
If you are hospitalized, call the hotline as soon as possible (or ask the hospital or a family member to call on your behalf). Our assistance team can guarantee payment to the hospital (otherwise they might refuse to start treatment until you pay cash) and have all the bills sent directly to us. They also monitor the quality of your care, and can arrange to transport you to another hospital or back home if needed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sign up experience was easy

I don't often leave reviews but insurance always overwhelms me. Chat GP recommend this. I read some good reviews, and a few not so good ones. Done my research. But what I liked most was the simplicity of the sign-up process (especially because we live between countries finding suitable policy was tricky) and then having ability to clarify questions via a live agent in what's app was top tier. Customer service was excellent. In the unfortunate event where we do have to claim, I hope we experience the same type of service. here is hoping we never have to find out!

30 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam. No compensation without reason

I paid them every month stable. When i got sick and visited to Bangkok hospital, hospital provided me documents for genki insurance. I sent them these documents and didn’t receive compensation. I decided that i paid to scam project. They easy get you money but when you want to get compensation for insurance they didn’t do it. Always read reviews before make deal with them. Good Luck!

30 July 2026
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Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads

Hi Viacheslav,

Thank you for your feedback.

Sending in additional missing documents is not the last step of the process: they go to Squarelife, the insurer behind your contract, for assessment, and an answer usually follows within two working days. Where documentation is incomplete, or a case is more complex, it can take a few days longer.

Reply to your existing email thread with us, and we will check where the assessment stands and follow up with the insurer for you.

Stay healthy 🌱
Pedro

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Claim approved after denied.

I was actually about to write a negative review, or at least ready to write, because they misjudged my existing conditions with something that I had in the past over 10 years ago. The current injury came to the same region of my body that I had an injury 10 years ago, which was unreal and not correct. These two cases were completely different, and they initially thought that it's the same, but it wasn't. I think there was a bit of misguidance by my doctor, too, who added my own note to the medical report that I had an issue there in the same region 10 years ago. But anyway, upon describing and confirming that it's not the case by the doctor, they happily satisfied my claim, and rightfully so. So if they would not have done it, it would be a complete shthw.
thanks, will remain customer

27 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GOP denied — corrected medical evidence ignored

Policy GT-0567-412. My claim for a fractured wrist requiring surgery was denied because the initially recorded accident time was minutes before the policy's inception. The hospital has since issued a formal corrected report — confirmed by a witness, not by me — showing the accident occurred after coverage began. Despite submitting this hospital-verified correction, I'm still waiting for a response while surgery is delayed. Hoping Genki/Squarelife can review this quickly given the medical urgency

Update (28/07): Thank you, Pedro, for the response. I understand reviews take time. Given the surgery is time-sensitive, could you confirm an expected timeframe for MCI Assist/Squarelife's decision? Happy to provide any further documentation needed to speed this up.

27 July 2026
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Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads

Hi Vik,

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that a fractured wrist and a pending operation make the timing important to you.

When a hospital issues a corrected report, the amended information must be reviewed before a conclusion can be reached. A change of this kind naturally adds steps to the process and takes some additional time.

The corrected report reached Squarelife only very recently, so there is no delay at present. Your case is being handled by our assistance partner, MCI Assist, together with Genki Traveler's insurer, Squarelife, and is proceeding in its normal course. We would ask only for a little patience while that review is completed. MCI Assist will come back to you as soon as there is a response.

Our support team remains available for any questions in the meantime.

Get well soon 🌱
Pedro

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't rely on them for U.S. coverage

I've used Genki on and off for several years, and have always paid extra for U.S. coverage. I've never made a claim until I had a medical emergency in the U.S. (a dislocated/fractured elbow) for which the medical advice was to return home for potential surgery.

Because Genki's 24/7 emergency hotline (MCI Assist) is only for in-patient hospitalization, they referred me to their underwriter, Squarelife, for reimbursement: a slow, bureaucratic agency that primarily communicates by email, with a corporate phone number that only operates during European business hours and caters to German speakers. It was impossible to get the pre-approval I needed for imaging, specialist care, and repatriation via email with multi-day gaps between responses. Some of my appointments were literally booked within a matter of hours, because of limited specialist availability.

Before Genki replies to say that this is all explained in their policies, I want to offer a counterpoint: I also had complimentary insurance through my credit card that demonstrated exactly what Genki should have done.

First: Have a unified 24/7 hotline and case management. When I called MCI after leaving the ER, they should have flagged that this was an ongoing emergency that may require further treatment, not an ordinary reimbursement that Squarelife could handle after the fact.

My credit card insurance did just that: they had a 24/7 hotline staffed by nurses who understood my situation, and case managers who initiated my claim over the phone for a prompt investigation. They checked in by phone and email, and always asked how I was doing before requesting paperwork.

Second: Squarelife expects you to pay for care out-of-pocket and get reimbursed. You must also send them an "itemized cost estimate at least 5 days before starting the treatment" for "costs of at least €1,000." This isn't practical in the U.S. medical system, where bills often exceed that and prices are rarely given in advance.

My credit card insurance was prepared for that, with a dedicated team that handles U.S. billing. If you're going to offer U.S coverage, it can't just be an "add-on": you need an underwriter who understands the U.S. medical system and is available for during U.S. business hours, not one based in Leichtenstein.

Third: Be proactive. Even if you haven't verified a claim yet, you need to be thinking one step ahead. If there's even a chance I would need surgery or a repatriation flight, then you should be anticipating it.

My credit card insurance told me from the start that, if surgery was required, they would recommend a flight back home. They even looked up flights and offered to book an empty seat next to me for comfort. This was even *before* confirming my eligibility for coverage. I can't imagine how Squarelife would have handled a repatriation flight: they never offered one.

I haven't named the other insurer because this isn't an endorsement of them, just an illustration of how Genki completely dropped the ball. They even told me that they considered themselves my "secondary" insurer, even though they were the one I actually paid for coverage! I would not trust them in any capacity, but especially not for U.S. coverage.

20 May 2026
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Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads

Hi there,

Thank you for the detailed feedback, and I'm sorry about your injury and the stress of dealing with it in the U.S.

An emergency like yours should be taken on and managed directly through the emergency assistance service, rather than referred to the insurer or toward your other coverage at that stage. That step was not the right one, and it is what led to the complications you describe. Our aim is to take the stress out of situations like this, and I'm sorry it added to yours here instead.

The estimate we ask for on treatment of €1,000 or more is not meant to slow you down. It is there so the right party gets involved early, the insurer for planned treatment or our emergency assistance partner, MCI Assist, around the clock for emergencies, even before a firm price is known. In your case that step should have brought MCI Assist in to manage your imaging, specialist care and possible repatriation directly.

We agree this was not handled as it should have been, and we are already working with MCI Assist on improvements for exactly these cases.

Stay healthy 🌱
Pedro

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My claim was reimbursed to the full amount.

Submitted my claim. it took longer than the 48 hour window to review the submitted claim (one week), but upon talking to their customer service via chat after the week, they were able to prioritize and respond back to me in 24 hours with the claim status. My claim was reimbursed to the full amount. Overall good service, but you need to be proactive and reach out if their service level is outside the promised response times.

14 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travel insurance (and insurance in…

Travel insurance (and insurance in general I guess) is something that I’d rather pay and not use it. That was the case with Genki. I had no issues while traveling so I didn’t use the medical coverage but their customer support team was super fast and helpful!

19 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best insurance

This insurance is the best I had since I live abroad. Super reactive, easy to use, I am glad I had my subscription when I had an accident.

13 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience over all.

Very good experience over all.
Had a big claim while on vacation in Mauritius, although the representatives could have been easier to work with, ultimately they covered in full as expected.
Just make sure you read the small print and confirm inw rittign ay hospitalization plan and what si covered

7 July 2025

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