TuGo Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Considering 72 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the support team for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and knowledgeable when guiding individuals through policy applications and extensions. Consumer feedback consistently highlights that the overall booking service is quick, smooth, and makes securing travel and medical coverage very straightforward for families. However, some people mentioned experiencing significant delays, prolonged waiting periods, and unexpected difficulties when trying to process or settle their travel insurance claims. Reviewers also noted deep frustrations regarding communication hurdles, unreachable staff members, and challenges concerning various medical expense payouts.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great experience! made my insurance journey so simple!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to extend our family travel policy. I left a voice mail from the country where we are in during our vacation. TuGo agent called me, gave full support to extend the policy. There were some is... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shehar Bajwa was efficient, kwledgeable and easy to work with. She provided the type of policy I wanted and patiently answered all of my questions. The process was easy, timely and met my needs. When... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have not had to make a claim so I cannot comment on that end of things. Service to set up policy was very good. App is good. They had a spelling error with my name. I left a message and they calle... See more

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  1. Travel Insurance Company

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Canadian-owned and operated for over 60 years, TuGo specializes in products & services that support travellers’ health, wellness and safety across Canada and around the globe.  As one of Canada’s top travel insurance providers, TuGo offers 24/7 in-house emergency travel medical assistance, with support in 27 languages. / Détenu et exploité par des Canadiens depuis plus de 60 ans, TuGo se spécialise dans les produits et services qui soutiennent la santé, le bien-être et la sécurité des voyageurs au Canada et à travers le monde. Figurant parmi les meilleurs fournisseurs d’assurance voyage au pays, TuGo offre des services internes d’assistance médicale d’urgence en voyage 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7, avec une assistance en 27 langues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a client of Maribel for…

I have been a client of Maribel for many years, and the main reason I have never looked for this service with another insurance agency is her excellent work, outstanding customer service, and the speed with which she handles everything.

November 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A positive experience with TuGo

We recently made a travel interruption claim with TuGo and were satisfied with the experience.

The claims process was straightforward, and our claim was processed efficiently within TuGo's advertised timeline. We made sure we understood the documentation requirements and submitted the necessary receipts and supporting information outlining the circumstances that led to our travel interruption and the additional expenses incurred in resolving the situation.

TuGo reimbursed all the expenses for which we provided proper receipts.

There was one taxi expense we didn't claim because I had forgotten to ask the driver for a receipt. That was entirely my responsibility, not TuGo's.

All in all, we found the claims process fair, efficient and straightforward. It's reassuring to know that when an unexpected travel disruption occurs, the insurance coverage we've purchased actually delivers when we need it.

We would happily recommend TuGo Travel Insurance to fellow travellers.

October 1, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Thanks for the 5-star review, Zoltar! I'm glad all went well with the claim process.

Thanks,
TuGo Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Tugo for about 5 or 6…

I have been using Tugo for about 5 or 6 years now. There service has been great. I've only had a very small claim but they paid it out quickly I love the annual plan is easy I know I covered for any trips I make for the years.

October 29, 2026
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Thanks for making TuGo your go-to for travel insurance, R!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travel Insurance

Shehar Bajwa was efficient, kwledgeable and easy to work with. She provided the type of policy I wanted and patiently answered all of my questions. The process was easy, timely and met my needs. When I had further questions after the deal was closed, she was easy to contact and made the necessary changes. I have used Tugo in the past and I am content with using them again

October 23, 2026
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Thanks for the 5-star review, Teresa!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kudos to TuGo

Complimentary e-SIM and subject-to flight-delay access to airport lounge were bonuses to this coverage. All communications from TuGo to date have been prompt and easily understood. It was easy to upload the Digital Coverage Card to Apple Wallet.

October 19, 2026
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Thanks Kathy for the 5-star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was great wait time for for a callback not.

Very happy with the service I got today.

Not happy with yesterday. I called left a callback number and it took almost 2 hours before somebody called back. The gentleman I spoke to I told him I couldn’t talk to him then because I was having company for dinner and they were coming any minute. But he said he would call me back the next at 12:00 my time which he did so I was very happy for that and I was very happy with his service but not the call back that’s way too long for somebody to have to wait.

October 12, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Susan!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

out of country travel insurance

I got a call from a service rep, and he was able to get me insurance very easily. He knows his stuff, and the rate was very good.

October 13, 2026
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Thanks for the 5-star review, gb!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great experience

great experience! made my insurance journey so simple!

October 10, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

We're glad to hear you have a great customer service experience! Thanks for the 5-star review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Natural Selection... bad companies shouldn't exist

I never write reviews about bad service, because I generally don't care enough about the company to invest any time. It’s a form of natural selection...bad companies tend to fail. But since my experience with Tugo has been so bad, and I'm writing this as I wait on endless hold to speak with a live agent for the fifth time, I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone. Hopefully, my review will educate some of you about the risks of working with Tugo. Take my counsel for what its worth. So here you go.

At the recommendation of my Heli-ski tour company, I've purchased travel insurance through TUGO every year for the past five years. Fortunately, until my latest trip (March 2026), I've never had to file a claim. However, weather conditions in March of 2026 became hazardous and after a day in the back country of BC, the tour operator cancelled the tour. I filed the claim in April 2026. Tugo's claim form requires an advanced degree to understand and populate. And then, once you sort through the above, post submission, the process goes into a black hole for months. No communication. No update on status. Nothing. Customer service software has come a long way in the last decade, Tugo is clearly using an antiquated system. Finally, sometime in July, after three months of processing and multiple online status checks, I receive a request for additional information. Specifically, Tugo needed written verification from the airlines on the value of my unused return tickets, which were worthless to me. Not easy information to source, but after submitting the requested information in July, the firm went silent again. Another black hole. I happened to check the status online today (October 8, 2026) to discover that my claim was "closed". No communication from the company. No date of closure. No status as in claim paid or denied. Just "Closed". Curious what that meant, I called their toll-free number. But after waiting on hold for 25 minutes, my call was disconnected. Not the first time that happened. I bravely re-dialed. After waiting another 30 minutes, I was connected to a live agent (Jen), who was very pleasant. Oh, forgot to mention, much earlier in the claim cycle, during previous frustrating long hold time attempts to reach I live agent, I used Tugo's "call back feature". Guess what, not surprisingly it doesn't work. Note to Tugo... if you really "appreciated my business" as your on-hold message conveys every couple of minutes, you'd staff your call center with a few more agents so the hold time is <30+ minutes. After speaking with Jen, I learned that my claim was in fact paid, however, she didn't have access to the payment advice or amount or any other details. She could only tell me that a statement with a check was mailed three weeks ago using snail mail. I've yet to receive the correspondence, but hold out hope, based upon my experience to date, that it will arrive here in Puerto Rico sometime before the end of the year. I'm anxious to see what they paid. Experience to date suggests it will be disappointing.

All that said, my counsel to anyone considering Tugo, unless the price of the policy is extraordinarily compelling, find a more established higher rated company. It's likely worth the premium you'd pay for efficient/professional service. You must ask yourself, what is your time worth.

In closing, I'm returning to Heli-ski BC in March of 2027, but I won't be purchasing a Tugo policy.

October 8, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Hi Andrew,

We're sorry to hear that you weren't happy with your experience. We’ve followed up with our Claims team, and they’ve confirmed that your claim was approved, and the cheque was mailed on September 17th. International mail can sometimes experience delays, so we appreciate your patience while it makes its way to you.

If you haven’t received it by the end of next week, please reach out to us at connectwithus@tugo.com. We can investigate further and discuss an alternative payment option with you.

Best,
The TuGo Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy peasy

Easy peasy! Very easy to follow and complete!

September 30, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Thank you for the 5-star review, Eileen! Glad it all went smoothly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whenever I need Insurance coverage for…

Whenever I need Insurance coverage for travel and medical for me and my family I always get them at Tugo Insurance. Very reliable and they have affordable rates.

September 27, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Thanks for making TuGo your go-to for travel insurance, Maria!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Long wait time (58 minutes), but outstanding service once I was connected to a TUGO Representative. Worth the wait and am very pleased with coverage provided.

September 28, 2026
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Reply from TuGo

Hi J.Bird ,
We're happy our customer service offered helpful service. Thank you for the 5-star review!

Best,
TuGo Team

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