Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for International Insurance Solutions
Global Underwriters has been a leader in international accident, sickness, and special risk insurance for over 60 years. Our expertise spans health, life, property & casualty, and specialized risk products tailored for individuals, groups, and businesses operating globally. We provide customized coverage solutions for travelers, expatriates, government contractors, and organizations in non-profit, faith-based, entertainment, and educational sectors.Our team delivers comprehensive risk management strategies and 24/7 claims support to protect clients navigating complex international environments. With a focus on innovation and client-centric service, we ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements while maintaining competitive pricing and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Services
Travel Medical Insurance
Foreign General Liability
Defense Base Act Insurance
Group Travel Coverage
Medical Evacuation Services
Global Expat Benefits
Kidnap Ransom Insurance
Guild Travel Accident
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of expertise in international insurance solutions
- Our team provides customized coverage for unique global risk exposures
- We deliver 24/7 claims support and emergency medical evacuation services
- Our specialists handle complex regulatory requirements across 150+ countries
- We maintain A+ ratings with major insurance industry watchdog organizations
What people say
Most reputable and affordable
Helpfulness and timely response
Services
Travel Medical Insurance
Our Diplomat Series travel medical insurance provides comprehensive coverage for international travelers, including emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation services. We offer customizable plans for individuals and groups with coverage in over 150 countries. Our policies include 24/7 emergency assistance and direct billing to medical providers for seamless service.
Defense Base Act Insurance
We provide federally mandated workers' compensation coverage for government contractors operating overseas. Our policies meet all Defense Base Act requirements while offering enhanced benefits including medical evacuation, disability payments, and death benefits. Our experts help contractors navigate complex compliance requirements and secure additional coverage for high-risk operations abroad.
Special Risk Insurance
Our specialized risk insurance solutions protect against unique exposures in entertainment production, including underwater filming, live animal handling, and pyrotechnics. We offer kidnap and ransom coverage, guild-compliant accident policies, and customized liability protection for high-profile productions and high-net-worth individuals operating in volatile regions.
Group Travel Coverage
We design comprehensive group travel insurance programs for organizations with international operations. Our solutions cover mission trips, educational exchanges, and corporate assignments with customizable benefits including medical coverage, trip interruption, and emergency evacuation. Policies can be tailored for non-profits, faith-based groups, and educational institutions.
Medical Evacuation Services
Our medical evacuation coverage provides immediate transportation to appropriate medical facilities in case of emergencies abroad. Services include air ambulance transport, coordination with local medical providers, and repatriation to home countries. We maintain partnerships with global emergency response networks to ensure rapid deployment within 4 hours of request.
Questions
What types of international insurance do you offer?
We provide travel medical insurance, defense base act coverage, foreign liability insurance, medical evacuation, expat benefits, and specialized risk policies for entertainment productions, government contractors, and non-profits.
Do you cover high-risk activities overseas?
Yes, we specialize in hazardous risk exposures including underwater filming, live animal handling, pyrotechnics, and other high-risk production elements through customized special risk insurance policies.
How do I file a claim?
Contact our 24/7 claims team at 1-800-513-2981 (US) or 513-533-1330 (international) for immediate assistance. We provide online claim forms and dedicated support for expedited processing.
Are you licensed to operate globally?
We maintain licensing and partnerships across 150+ countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations while providing centralized insurance solutions through our Cincinnati headquarters.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in coverage for non-profits, faith-based organizations, entertainment productions, educational institutions, government contractors, and businesses with international operations requiring specialized risk management.
