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

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Siegburger Str. 231, 50679, Cologne, Germany
- help@genki.world
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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!
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!

Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads
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
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.

Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads
Easy Set Up with a Trustworthy Company
Did not need to use the insurance, but it gave me peace of mind while I was back home visiting friends and family.
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.

Reply from Genki - Insurance for Nomads
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.
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!
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.
Very easy and significantly better than…
Very easy and significantly better than any other provider I found to sign up and much better balue
easy to use and fast support
straight forward communication
i really like this company. i had a good experience.
great customer service. Straight forward handling of my claim.I am very satisfied.
Genki health insurance was so easy to…
Genki health insurance was so easy to sign up to. Even at the last minute for a multi-country trip.
I’ll definitely be using them again.
All your International travel insurance needs
International travel insurance for everything from basic, to extreme sports and AMATEUR COMBAT SPORTS (including Muay Thai)!
The best!!!
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
Genki organization
Genki organized all costs and payments direct with the hospital. Very convenient.
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