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nib Travel Services Europe Limited (trading as World Nomads)
nib Travel Services Europe Limited (trading as World Nomads) · Ireland
Overview
World Nomads is a global travel insurance and lifestyle brand distributed in Ireland by nib Travel Services Europe Limited, an Irish-registered entity headquartered in Cork that serves as the group's European hub.
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- Parent group
- International Medical Group (IMG), a SiriusPoint company (previously nib Group)
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Phone
- +353 21 237 8001
- [email protected]
Products from nib Travel Services Europe Limited (trading as World Nomads)
Travel
Single Trip Travel Insurance
A one-off travel insurance policy for a single journey of up to 365 days, covering multiple countries, with Standard and Explorer plan tiers for international and domestic travel.
Annual Multi-Trip (AMT) Travel Insurance
A 12-month policy covering unlimited trips for frequent travellers, with per-trip duration caps of 31 days (Standard) or 45 days (Explorer), covering international and domestic travel.
Overseas Emergency Medical & Evacuation Cover
Cover included within World Nomads travel insurance plans for overseas emergency medical expenses, hospitalisation and emergency medical evacuation/repatriation.
Trip Cancellation & Interruption Cover
Benefit included in World Nomads plans for non-refundable costs due to unexpected trip cancellation, delay or early return, with limits up to €3,500.
Adventure Activities Travel Insurance
Travel insurance add-on cover for over 100-150 adventure sports and activities such as climbing, diving, skiing and hiking, available under Standard and Explorer plans.
Backpacking Travel Insurance
World Nomads travel insurance tailored for backpackers, covering baggage loss/damage, emergency medical expenses and accidents while backpacking abroad.
Hiking & Trekking Travel Insurance
Travel insurance cover for hikers and trekkers, including emergency medical expenses, evacuation and trip cancellation for hiking-related incidents.
Road Trip Travel Insurance
Travel insurance designed for road trips, covering car accidents, medical emergencies and trip cancellation while driving abroad.
SmartDelay Flight Delay Service
A parametric add-on service providing airport lounge access or alternative benefits when a flight is delayed by more than 90 minutes, included with Standard and Explorer plans.
Regulatory updates
World Nomads travel insurance in Ireland is distributed under nib Travel Services Europe Limited, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (reference C172027), with products underwritten by Collinson Insurance Europe Limited (CIEL), which is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. In June 2024, World Nomads partnered with Collinson to launch a new Annual Multi-Trip (AMT) product for the UK and Ireland with enhanced benefits and the SmartDelay parametric flight-delay service. In February 2026, nib Group announced the sale of its international World Nomads travel insurance business to International Medical Group (IMG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SiriusPoint Ltd, for approximately AUD 67.5 million, with the transaction covering the World Nomads international brand and expected to complete through 2026-2027 subject to regulatory approvals.
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Travel insurance
travel insurance from World Nomads for the Ireland market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 31, 2026