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Gjensidige

Gjensidige is a travel insurance for the Latvia market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Aug 28, 2026Reviewed by: Boleron EUTerms & conditions: 2019-04-01Underwritten by: ADB "Gjensidige" Latvijas filiāle
Online purchase24/7 helpline

Direct payment

Gjensidige (now operating as ERGO in Latvia) offers direct payment/guarantee coverage through its 24/7 assistance partner InterAssist. If the insured lacks funds to pay for necessary medical treatment abroad, the medical facility can contact InterAssist directly for a payment guarantee, avoiding out-of-pocket payment.

Geographic scope

Worldwide or Europe, depending on the policy type and territorial option selected

Single continuous trip insurance: up to 365 days, worldwide except Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Annual multi-trip insurance: up to 45 days per trip, Europe except Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Multi-trip insurance for professional drivers: up to 35 days per trip, Europe except Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Annual open policy: 365 days, worldwide except Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

Unique selling points

  • 10% discount when purchasing the travel policy online
  • Choice of three programme tiers (Pamata, LUX, VIP) to match different traveller needs and budgets
  • COVID-19 medical treatment risk is now included as part of the standard travel insurance offer
  • Round-the-clock international assistance line for medical help and repatriation coordination while abroad
  • Flexible policy formats including single-trip cover up to 365 days worldwide, annual multi-trip, and dedicated professional-driver policies

Coverage limits

Medical expenses

Covered

No limit stated

Core coverage for unexpected medical expenses during travel due to illness or accident; the exact limit varies by the selected programme (Pamata, LUX or VIP), and specific EUR figures were not disclosed on the accessible pages.

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Emergency medical treatment

Covered

No limit stated

Insurer guarantees payment of necessary medical services abroad in case of sudden illness or accident during the trip; limits vary by programme tier.

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Hospitalization

Covered

No limit stated

Hospitalization abroad is covered as part of the medical expenses risk; a specific separate limit was not found in the accessible sources.

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Outpatient treatment

No limit stated

Not separately specified in the accessible sources for this product.

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Emergency dental treatment

No limit stated

Not found with a specific limit in the accessible Gjensidige sources.

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Medical transport

Covered

No limit stated

The insurer guarantees payment of medical services and related transport costs wherever the insured is during the trip, subject to advance approval for arranged transport.

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Medical evacuation

Covered

No limit stated

Coverage for emergency medical transport to the home country or a suitable medical facility; must be arranged with the insurer's advance approval, otherwise the insurer independently decides on reimbursement.

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Repatriation of mortal remains

Covered

No limit stated

Coverage for transportation of a deceased insured person to the home country; a core benefit of the policy.

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Search and rescue

No limit stated

Not found as a distinct benefit in the accessible sources for this product.

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COVID-19 treatment

Covered

Medical expenses are covered if the insured falls ill with COVID-19 while abroad; the product is now marketed as including COVID-19 risk as standard.

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Pre-existing conditions

Excluded

Coverage typically excludes treatment of pre-existing medical conditions or exacerbation of chronic illnesses; if the contract is concluded after the trip has started, cover for medical expenses and related benefits may be denied.

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Winter sports cover

Optional

Only in LUX, VIP

Skiing and other winter sports are covered only if the policy carries a specific notation including these activities; offered as an optional additional risk.

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Active leisure / adventure sports cover

Optional

Only in LUX, VIP

Extreme and active leisure activities (e.g. rock climbing, diving, kiteboarding) require a specific notation on the policy to be covered and can be added as optional additional cover.

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Pregnancy complications

Conditional

Emergency medical expenses related to pregnancy complications are covered only up to the 24th week of gestation, per the product's IPID specification.

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Personal civil liability

Optional

Optional coverage for legal liability claims arising from injuries or property damage caused to third parties during the trip; can be selected individually as an additional risk.

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Legal assistance

No limit stated

Not found with a specific limit in the accessible Gjensidige travel insurance sources.

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24/7 assistance

Covered

A round-the-clock assistance line (operated with OPS International UAB) is available for medical assistance and repatriation consultations while abroad.

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Key conditions

Assistance call deadline

The insured must notify the insurer within 24 hours for events involving inpatient hospitalization or death, within 7 calendar days for other events after returning from the trip, and submit a written claim with supporting documents within 30 calendar days.

Unauthorized treatment

Medical evacuation arrangements require the insurer's written confirmation in advance; if arranged without written consent, the insurer decides at its discretion whether to reimburse and, if so, reimburses only the minimum amount it would otherwise have covered.

Purchase while abroad

If the insurance contract is concluded after the trip has already started, coverage may be denied for medical expenses, dental expenses, medical transport, accompanying relative's expenses, repatriation, and accident-related benefits.

Chronic conditions

Coverage typically excludes the exacerbation of chronic illnesses that existed prior to the start of the trip.

Pregnancy

Emergency medical expenses related to pregnancy complications are reimbursed only up to the 24th week of gestation.

Pre-existing condition exclusions

Treatment of pre-existing medical conditions is generally excluded from coverage, and purchase timing relative to the trip start date affects eligibility.

Coverage duration limit

Single continuous trip: up to 365 days, worldwide except Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Annual multi-trip: up to 45 days per trip, Europe. Multi-trip for professional drivers: up to 35 days per trip, Europe. Annual open policy: 365 days, worldwide.

Where to buy

Documents

Travel Insurance Terms and Conditions No. 12.5

Terms & conditions

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Travel Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

IPID

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Gjensidige policy terms and documents index

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Policy specifics

Repatriation of mortal remains

Coverage for transportation of deceased person to home country

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Accident insurance

Optional coverage for injuries or death resulting from accidents during travel

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Baggage insurance

Optional coverage for loss, damage, or delay of baggage during travel

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Trip cancellation

Optional coverage for prepaid trip expenses if forced to cancel before departure

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High-risk activities exclusion

Coverage excludes or requires special notation for extreme leisure activities such as rock climbing, cave diving, kiteboarding, and parachuting from fixed objects

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Medical evacuation advance approval requirement

Medical evacuation arrangements require insurer written confirmation in advance; if arranged without written consent, insurer determines at its discretion whether to reimburse and reimburses only minimum amount they would have covered

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Claim notification timeframe

Insured must notify insurer within 24 hours for events involving inpatient hospitalization or death; within 7 calendar days for other events after returning from trip; within 30 calendar days by submitting written claim with documentation

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Pre-existing conditions exclusion

Coverage typically excludes treatment of pre-existing medical conditions or exacerbation of chronic illnesses; policy purchase timing affects eligibility

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War and civil unrest exclusion

Coverage is void if the insurable event originates from war, military operations, civil war, insurrection, or mass civil disorder

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Territorial scope of coverage

Coverage applies only in the territory specified in the insurance policy; outside this territory coverage is void; available territory options include Europe, World coverage, and specific regional combinations

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