
Travel Insurance Online
While online travel insurance is readily available, 90% of people get their travel insurance from the travel agent. Why? Well, maybe they're just daft. Maybe they've got too much money. Or maybe they just don't realise that online travel insurance is so much cheaper and so much easier. You're reading this, so you've clearly got a bit more sense!
What are the benefits of online travel insurance?
- It's cheaper! You know, less money. More beer.
- It's easy to compare online travel insurance policies from different companies and see which gives you the cover you need at the best possible price
- You can do your research from your office (and it will look like you're working) or from home
- Cover usually starts immediately - no boring forms to send in and no waiting to get them back
- Some online travel insurance companies let you extend or modify your cover while you're away. So if your plans change, you can change your cover too.
Why is online travel insurance so much cheaper?
Without fancy offices, lots of staff and massive advertising campaigns, online travel insurance companies have much lower overheads, so they can afford to charge much less. Although they make a smaller profit on each policy they sell, they sell to a greater number of people.
But can I trust an online travel insurance company?
Yep. The online travel insurance company doesn't actually carry the risk. The risk is carried by the underwriters - huge, multinational insurance businesses. So look for online travel insurance that is underwritten by a reputable name, and you'll be fine. If you're still nervous, have a look at the companies that Lonely Planet recommends - they've been reliably helping budget travellers for decades.
Where can I find the best online travel insurance?
You've found it. Travel Insurance Direct specialises in offering you the best online travel insurance - the cover you need at the lowest possible price.
Easy guide
- Travel Insurance Guide
- How to choose a policy
- Government Travel Warnings
- Safe travel: While you are away
- Travel Insurance Cover
- Compare Travel Insurance
- Policy exclusions
- Travel Insurance on a budget
- Travel Insurance Claims
- Travel Insurance for Seniors
- When things go wrong
- Safe travel: Before you go
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"good cover for laptops"
$4000 limit for laptops a winner. Easy to use website. Friendly professional help when I called. Underwritten by Allianz inspired confidence.
larryoien | 21 June 2008
"A name you can trust"
Excellent Insurer. Name you can trust!
Jemma Evans, June 4 2008
"My claim handled swiftly
Members of my family have been using TID for a number of years now. The benefits and price combined with the user friendly website were our initial reasons for choosing TID over several other companies we'd compared. The proof of the pudding, however, came recently when we had our first claim. It was handled efficiently and swiftly to our utmost satisfaction.
Jillian | 8 June 2008
"I can trust Allianz"
We always use Travel Insurance Direct and have recommended it to a number of our friends who also now use it. Although we've never had to make a claim we have peace of mind when travelling and trust in Allianz who we have dealt with for other domestic insurance claims. Thank- you Travel Insurance Direct.
Vicki10 | 1 June 2008
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