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?

1. It's cheaper! You know, less money. More beer.
2. 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
3. You can do your research from your office (and it will look like you're working) or from home
4. Cover usually starts immediately - no boring forms to send in and no waiting to get them back
5. 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.