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World Nomads Pty Ltd (brand of nib Travel, distributed in Europe via nib Travel Services Europe Limited)
World Nomads Pty Ltd (brand of nib Travel, distributed in Europe via nib Travel Services Europe Limited) · France
Overview
World Nomads is an Australian travel insurance and lifestyle brand launched in 2002, offering online travel insurance, safety advice and adventure activity cover to travelers worldwide; it does not underwrite policies itself but distributes products underwritten by licensed insurers in each market.
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Company details
- Parent group
- nib Group (transitioning to International Medical Group / SiriusPoint Ltd. following a February 2026 acquisition agreement)
- Regulator
- For European/French destinations, historically underwritten by Collinson Insurance Europe Limited (CIEL), authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, with distribution by nib Travel Services Europe Limited, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
- Phone
- +353 21 237 8006
- [email protected]
Products from World Nomads Pty Ltd (brand of nib Travel, distributed in Europe via nib Travel Services Europe Limited)
Travel
Standard Plan
Entry-level single-trip plan providing overseas medical, belongings and pre-trip cancellation cover plus a base list of adventure activities.
Explorer Plan
Higher-tier single-trip plan with increased benefit limits and a wider list of covered adventure activities than the Standard plan.
Epic Plan
Top-tier single-trip plan with the highest benefit limits and the broadest list of covered adventure activities (offered in select markets).
Annual Multi-Trip (AMT) Plan
Annual plan covering multiple trips over 12 months, each trip limited to 45 days, launched with underwriting partner Collinson for the UK/Europe.
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) add-on
Optional upgrade reimbursing a percentage of non-refundable trip costs for reasons not otherwise covered; not available on UK, European or Australian policies.
Regulatory updates
World Nomads currently states it is not selling policies in Europe while it rebuilds its product range, and a related notice confirms that EU residents (including France) are currently unable to purchase a policy. Separately, in February 2026 SiriusPoint's subsidiary International Medical Group (IMG) agreed to acquire the World Nomads brand from Australian insurer nib Group; the transaction was expected to close on the majority of the group in Q2/Q3 2026, with final closing anticipated in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
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Travel insurance
travel insurance from World Nomads for the France market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 29, 2026