Med Evac Insurance

[mistyron1]

Headed to Zimbabwe in August and curious to see what med evac insurance people use. I have looked at Global Rescue but also looking at Ripcord. Thoughts...

 

[CAustin]

Global. Rescue !

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

There is in my opinion seriously no comparison between the two companies, Ripcord is a very small company, with I believe less than 10 employees, that has not been around for very long and Global Rescue is a well established large company, with 200 ?? employees, that really have international expertise in this space. To be fair @Global Rescue has been a sponsor of AH for a number of years, however one of the reasons that I wanted to have them on the site is because they are the best at what they do. All I can say is that this company is great!

 

[sandman0921]

I've used both, but fortunately I've never needed either. I originally went with Global Rescue because they'd been around for awhile. When Ripcord came out, and they were offering comprehensive trip insurance I went with them....sort of one stop shopping. However, now that Global Rescue is offering trip insurance, I think you'll be well served with either.

The point I think is to go with something. In my opinion, it's relatively cheap compared to the huge benefit if you happen to need it.....

As usual, my $0.02....

 

[sierraone]

Global Rescue!

 

[lwaters]

I have already booked my flights. How long do I have to buy trip ins. I think someone said global rescue has it. I have federal blue cross health ins and South African hospitals are probably better than the ones in Kansas. I would just like to insure the flights.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Typically, when you pay for your flights

 

[lwaters]

Oh well to late for that

Typically, when you pay for your flights

 

[BRICKBURN]

Call them and ask. You never know