U.S. News & World Report just announced the Best Travel Insurance Companies for 2026. The ratings highlight the top providers that offer superior financial protection and peace of mind for travelers in an era of heightened risk awareness.

With a 2025 U.S. News survey finding that 65% of consumers feel travel insurance is important, these ratings provide a crucial resource for travelers looking to protect their vacation investments.

"We're seeing roughly 50% of Americans investing in travel insurance as searches for coverage have steadily increased since the COVID-19 pandemic," said Erin Evans, managing editor of Travel at U.S. News. "Travelers are more risk-aware than ever and U.S. News' comprehensive evaluation helps them cut through the noise to find the most reliable and highly rated providers offering the right balance of coverage, value and customer service."

A selection of the 2026 honored companies includes:

Category	Honored Travel Insurance Companies
Best Travel Insurance Companies (Overall Rating)	Travelex Insurance Services, Seven Corners, World Nomads Travel Insurance, Allianz Travel Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, IMG Travel Insurance, WorldTrips, Travel Insured International, Faye, Tin Leg, HTH Travel Insurance
Best International Travel Insurance Companies	Travelex Insurance Services, Seven Corners, Allianz Travel Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
Most Affordable Travel Insurance Companies	Trawick International, Tin Leg, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, IMG Travel Insurance, AXA Assistance USA, WorldTrips, Travel Insured International
Best Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Companies	Allianz Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance Services, Seven Corners, World Nomads Travel Insurance, IMG Travel Insurance, WorldTrips, Travel Insured International, Tin Leg, HTH Travel Insurance
Best Medical Travel Insurance Companies	Travelex Insurance Services, Seven Corners, IMG Travel Insurance, WorldTrips, Travel Insured International, HTH Travel Insurance
Best Cruise Insurance Companies	Seven Corners, Berkshire Hathaway, Travel Protection, IMG Travel Insurance, Tin Leg
Best Travel Insurance Companies for Seniors	Seven Corners, IMG Travel Insurance, WorldTrips
Best Vacation Rental Travel Insurance Companies	Faye, Generali Global Assistance, Trawick International
Best Vacation Rental Travel Insurance Companies	Faye, Generali Global Assistance, Trawick International

For 2026 Best Travel Insurance Companies, U.S. News assessed 45 providers based on an equally weighted average of three core data pillars: professional ratings, consumer ratings and credit rating scores. Specialized categories like Best International or Most Affordable include additional, strict requirements – such as minimum coverage limits or verified lowest average price quotes – to ensure the highest-rated companies meet specific traveler needs beyond overall reputation.