Rise & Shield Reviews
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Rated 4.8/5 by adventure travellers worldwide.
Rise & Shield is trusted by reputable tour operators and adventure companies
What are people saying about Rise & Shield travel insurance?
Susan D
Trekking Kilimanjaro
Rise & Shield were incredible when altitude sickness cut my trek short. The claim was processed quickly, and I felt supported every step.
Daniel Wright
City Break in Paris
I didn’t need to make a claim, but buying cover was simple and gave me peace of mind while exploring the city.
M. Jones
Inca Trail
I worried about coverage for hiking at altitude. Rise & Shield explained everything clearly and delivered exactly what I needed on the trip.
Sam Parker
Everest Base Camp Trek
I never thought I’d need travel insurance, but a sprained ankle on the trail proved me wrong. Their team made the whole process stress-free.
L. G.
Family Holiday in Tenerife
Easy to arrange travel insurance for the whole family. Clear policy wording and quick confirmation email. Exactly what I wanted.
Michael C
Trip to New York
All straightforward. No drama, no fuss, just reliable cover while I was abroad.
Why do people choose Rise & Shield travel insurance?
Anywhere to anywhere
We provide comprehensive coverage for all destinations, regardless of your country of citizenship.
190+ adventure activities
Enjoy peace of mind with coverage for over 190 adventure activities, including hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving.
Buy when already travelling
Get coverage even if you're already abroad, ensuring continuous protection throughout your journey.
Single and multi-trip cover
Whether it's a single journey or multiple trip adventure, we have you covered.
24/7 emergency assistance
Access immediate treatment, hospitalization, or emergency repatriation through our 24-hour Emergency Assistance Centre.
Simple and fast claims process
Experience a hassle-free claims process with our straightforward system, making it easy to file a claim anytime, anywhere.
Rise and Shield insurance FAQs
Want to learn more about Rise & Shield? Here are some of the most important questions and answers.
We’re a UK-based travel insurance provider specialising in adventure travel. Rise & Shield is a trading style of Optimum Global Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our Firm Reference Number is 453654, you can check these details at https://register.fca.org.uk or by calling the Financial Conduct Authority on 0800 111 6768.
Our policies are underwritten by Optimum Global Insurance Limited and reinsured by Lloyd’s of London, giving customers confidence that claims are backed by a trusted global name.
We focus on flexibility and adventure. Travellers can buy cover while abroad, trek up to 6,500 m, and take part in over 190 activities. These are all areas where many insurers restrict cover.
Yes. We partner with leading adventure operators and travel platforms to provide insurance that matches the needs of their customers.
In addition to being FCA-regulated, we’re transparent about our policy wording, backed by Lloyd’s reinsurance, and we display independent customer reviews so you can see real feedback.
We offer 24/7 emergency assistance worldwide. If something goes wrong, our team can arrange hospital care, helicopter evacuation, or medical repatriation.
Yes, we welcome honest feedback. You can leave a review on Trustpilot or directly through our website.
Full details are available on our Policy Wording page, where you can see exactly what’s included and excluded before buying.