Even if life encounters unexpected challenges, AIG's comprehensive and highly flexible travel insurance products can fully protect you and help you worry-free. Our travel insurance products are committed to putting the interests of customers first, and the processing of claims is efficient and fast.
Read the following real travel insurance customer stories from our customers to understand how we put customers first.
Rosie was on vacation with her husband, Anson, on Krabi Island, Thailand, when she started getting severe diarrhoea. She was admitted to a local hospital where she was diagnosed with food poisoning and conservative treatment was administered. Anson called AIG ATAP global service centre for help and advice.
We called her treating doctor for more information and her medical report. After we completed a review, we approved cover and a guarantee of payment was provided to the hospital. Rosie recovered the following day and was discharged. The couple continued their stay and returned home as planned.
Comment from the Customer:
“I appreciate your professional and effective assistance given during my wife’s emergency. I appreciate very much your prompt response to expedite the unforeseen situation. Great work and professional service. Thank you very much, AIG. Great job!” – Anson
Rosie Cheung - AIG client for 1 year
Marcus was on a trip to Singapore when he started experiencing weakness in the right side of his face, body, and limbs. His son, Ivan, back home called AIG for help with his medical expenses after Marcus was admitted to the hospital.
AIG Travel called the doctor after speaking to Ivan. We learned that Marcus had a stroke because of a blockage of blood flow to his brain. We then proceeded to check in with his general practitioner back home to find out more about his general health. After getting updates and his past medical records, we ruled out pre-existing conditions and approved coverage.
He remained hospitalized for a week, and we kept him under close monitoring throughout the whole time. We also constantly updated his family on his recovery progress. Eventually, Marcus safely got back home, and his son was grateful to have our support throughout the ordeal.
Comment from the Customer:
“You have no idea how much relief. Thank you so much! It is so expensive there and I'm very glad. I think my dad is going to be glad too. Thank you so much! Really Appreciate your help!" - Marcus' son
Marcus Lee - AIG client for 2 years
Nick was on a work assignment in Cairo, Egypt, and got injured in a car accident. At the local Hospital, x-rays revealed that he had fractured his left thigh bone, and he needed surgery. His colleague called AIG for help.
AIG Travel got in touch with his treating doctor to get more information about his injury. After getting updates and medical reports, we approved the cover and provided the hospital with a guarantee of payment.
The patient underwent fixation surgery the following day and remained in the hospital for another week. We arranged for his return after he was given clearance to travel by upgrading him to business class accompanied by a non-medical escort. Ground transfers at both ends and wheelchair and porter services at the airports were also arranged to ease his travel.
Nick safely got home, and he thanked us for taking care of him.
Comment from the Customer:
“Your follow up was very efficient and you really cared about me. The team was very responsible.”
Nick Yiu - AIG client for 6 years
Charles was on vacation with his father in Vancouver when he fell while snowboarding and injured his left leg.
At the local hospital, x-rays confirmed that he had fractured his shin bone. The treating doctor advised Charles to either get admitted to the hospital for 2 weeks for treatment or immediately return home to do the same. Charles’ father quickly called AIG for help to get them back to Hong Kong.
AIG Travel reviewed Charles’ medical report and approved cover. He had to wear walking boots and use crutches to move around so we booked him on business class for better legroom and comfort with his father as his non-medical escort.
The duo safely got back to Hong Kong and Charles was to get further treatment in a local hospital.
Comment from the Customer:
“Thanks for the prompt ticket arrangement for us. Your help is appreciated.”
Charles Leung - AIG client for 4 years
Wilson on a work assignment in Ghana collapsed at work one day and was rushed to a local medical center. His employer’s HR representative called AIG to get our assistance.
We quickly got in touch with the treating doctor and learned that Wilson was experiencing weakness in his body and slurred speech. Further tests confirmed that he had contracted malaria and he was given conservative treatment.
Wilson’s employer insisted on having him treated in South Africa instead. After the review, we then agreed to bear the cost of transfer via air ambulance and arranged for his transfer to another hospital a day later.
Wilson stayed in the hospital for treatment and physiotherapy for another 10 days. After he was given clearance to travel, we arranged for his return to his home country on commercial business class for better comfort, with prearranged non-medical escort, wheelchair, and porter services at airports and ground transfers at both ends to ease his journey.
Comment from the Customer:
“Your service was good. You were able to resolve all difficult matters."
Wilson Lam- AIG client for 5 years
2-year-old Krystal was in Fukuoka, Japan with her parents when she began having high fever and stomach pain. At the local hospital, she was initially treated for pneumonia but while on admission she developed a rash and her arms and legs swelled up.
Her father called AIG for assistance. We learned that Krystal had Kawasaki disease, an illness that causes inflammation of the blood arteries and she was immediately treated. The cover was approved after we reviewed her medical reports.
Krystal remained hospitalized for another five days. Throughout the whole time, we kept her under close monitoring. We were also constantly in touch with her parents and kept them updated about her condition.
Later, we arranged for Krystal’s return with her mother, Emily, as a non-medical escort, and ground transfers at both ends were arranged for them.
Comment from the Customer:
“We are very happy with AIG’s support. It had been a challenge for our family, so we are very happy. Thank you.”– Krystal’s parents
Emily & Krystal - AIG client for 1 year
Mr. Wong and five of his tour companions were involved in a serious car accident in Melbourne. All six people suffered varying degrees of injuries, including three serious cases (Mr. Wong was among them), who suffered head injuries, traumatic brain injury, and loss of vision in one eye.
They were in a circumstance that needed to be immediately taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) for treatment.
After receiving the message, we immediately activated the emergency assistance service, including:
- Immediately call the insured person to understand the accident situation and prepare an assistance plan
- Inform the insured person and their family of the relevant insurance claim documents required
- Obtain both verbal and written consent of the family to learn about the medical condition from the attending physician
- Contact the attending physician to monitor the medical condition of the insured person
Mr. Wong and the other two seriously injured tour companions remained in the local hospital for more than three months for treatment and rehabilitation. We kept in close contact with their families throughout the process.
We successively transported the remaining two tour companions back to China. After that, on the day Mr. Wong (the last discharged person in the tour group) was discharged from the hospital, we arranged for him to return to China on a business class.
Mr. Wong was accompanied by a caregiver and wheelchair pick-up service to help him arrive home safe and sound.
Comment from the Customer:
"We are very satisfied with your service. You have worked hard during our hard times. Many thanks to AIG!"
Mr. Wong - AIG client for 8 years
While visiting Vietnam, Mr Wu suffered a sudden stroke. His friend later contacted the AIG Travel emergency assistance centre for help. Due to the limited medical resources of the hospital, the patient's family intended to transfer Mr Wu to another private hospital to receive better medical care.
To preserve the benefit of the insured person, here are the details regarding how our AIG Travel assistance coordinators actively assisted.
Obtained verbal and written consent from the insured person's family to learn about Mr Wu's medical condition from the attending physician
Assessed Mr Wu’s medical condition and assisted in his transfer to another hospital
Evaluated whether the hospital had sufficient medical facilities and capabilities to handle Mr Wu's medical condition
Drafted a list of recommended medical institutions for the insured person's family to consider
Translated medical reports from Vietnamese to English
Updated Mr Wu's friends and family regularly on his medical conditions and the AIG Travel medical team's recommendations for repatriation
Confirmed the appropriate method for repatriation based on his medical needs
Finally, when Mr Wu was ready to be repatriated, upon agreement from Mr Wu and his family, we initiated the medical repatriation service.
Not only did we apply for medical approval and stretcher beds from the airlines, but also arranged for doctors and nurses to monitor Mr Wu throughout the journey. Additionally, we arranged for two family members and their luggage to accompany Mr Wu in the ambulance and safely arrive at a designated hospital.
Comment from the Customer:
"Thanks to the swift and professional response from the AIG team." - Friend of Mr Wu
"Thank you for the timely updates from the AIG team." - Friend of Mr Wu
Mr Wu - AIG Customer for 3 years
During a sightseeing speedboat ride in Portugal, Ms. Wong was hurt when a powerful wave in rough waters unexpectedly lifted her out of her seat, causing her severe pain and immobility. She had to be taken to the hospital for medical care.
Fortunately, after a comprehensive examination, it was determined that she had no visible fractures, thus avoiding the need for surgery or hospitalization. However, she was advised to rest in bed for at least two weeks. Given her limited mobility and the imminent return flight, she contacted the AIG Travel emergency assistance centre for support in getting back home and arranging further treatment.
Upon receiving her message, we immediately activated the emergency assistance service, which included:
Informing Ms. Wong about the required documents for claims and the process for applying for medical transport services
Obtaining verbal and written consent from Ms. Wong to receive updates about her condition from the attending physician
Regularly updating Ms. Wong on the progress of her case and the medical team's recommendations for repatriation
Confirming the most suitable method for repatriation based on her medical needs
On the day of her return, we arranged for a vehicle to transport Ms. Wong to Lisbon Airport, which was 300 kilometres away. AIG Travel also coordinated wheelchair and luggage assistance with the airline to ensure Ms. Wong's comfort throughout the journey. When the flight was later cancelled due to weather conditions at the transfer location, we promptly arranged an alternative return flight and temporary accommodation for Ms. Wong. We also ensured that wheelchair and luggage assistance with the airline remained in place. Additionally, one of our staff members accompanied her to assist with the wheelchair and luggage.
Given the limited space for wheelchairs in economy class, we arranged a more comfortable business class seat for Ms. Wong. Upon her arrival in Beijing, a private car was arranged to take Ms. Wong directly home from the airport.
Comment from the Customer:
"I have returned home safely! I want to express my gratitude to everyone at AIG who helped me. I especially want to thank Ms Lam from AIG Travel emergency assistance centre for her extraordinary patience and support when I felt stuck and hopeless. Thank you. "
Ms Wong - AIG Customer for 3 years
While riding a motorcycle in Koh Samui, Thailand, Mr Cheng was hit by a motorcycle from behind, resulting in an injury to the right arm. After the accident, the responsible driver fled the scene, and Mr Cheng was taken to the hospital for examination. His friend reported the incident to the police and obtained a police report later.
After conducting the X-ray examination, it was found that Mr Cheng suffered a right proximal ulna fracture, which required hospital admission and surgery. Given the overwhelming medical cost and the imminent return flight, the friend of Mr Cheng contacted the AIG Travel emergency assistance centre for help.
Upon receiving her message, we immediately activated the emergency assistance service, which included:
Informing the insured’s friend about the required documents for claims, the process for applying for inpatient expense guarantees, and medical transportation services.
Obtaining verbal and written consent from Mr Cheng to receive updates about the condition from the attending physician.
Regularly updating Mr Cheng’s friend on the case progress and the medical team's recommendations for repatriation.
Confirming the most appropriate method for repatriation based on her medical needs.
On the day of return, we arranged for the insured to travel in the economy cabin, purchasing an extra seat on the right side to avoid impact on Mr Cheng’s right arm. We also arranged the friend as a non-medical escort to provide care during the journey, requested wheelchair service to the aircraft door (WCHS) from the airline, and coordinated airport transfer services at both locations to ensure proper care throughout the journey from Koh Samui, through Kuala Lumpur, and finally to Chengdu.
Comment from the Customer:
“I have safely arrived in Chengdu. The return trip was quite smooth, thank you. I am on my way home now and I am very satisfied with your service. Thank you very much for everything your team has done for me!”
Mr Cheng - AIG Customer for 5 years
The above travel insurance sustomer stories from our customers are all from real cases. AIG will continue to provide high-quality and comprehensive insurance products to its customers and strive to ensure that every customer can enjoy the fun of travel with ease.
