Travel insurance - Tips & Advice - About Direct Line travel insurance

People from the UK are travelling abroad like never before. According to the government, UK residents made 66.4 million trips out of the country in 2005. The two main reasons for going were holidays (at 44.2 million) and visiting friends and relatives (at 10.6 million). If history is anything to go by, then 2006 will have seen those figures rise by an extra 3%.

Source: ONS Travel Trends, November 2006

Sadly, many of those people travelling are doing so without taking the right cover out with a travel insurance company. Research shows that around 15% of people go abroad without any travel insurance. The reality is that travel insurance can provide a vital lifeline, not only if you lose belongings or have them stolen, but in more extreme cases where you need considerable medical attention or, in some cases, need to be flown home.

That’s why it makes sense to put your cover in the hands of a travel insurance company such as Direct Line. Not only do we have a proven track record in travel insurance but also we understand that every traveller is different, so our policies are varied.

If you want single-trip travel insurance or annual travel insurance, are going backpacking or taking part in winter sports, want cover for yourself or your whole family, then look no further. You can find out whether our travel insurance policies offer what you need by checking them online – you’ll find them in clear, easy-to-read English.

You can also get a travel insurance quote online in minutes and, if you buy online, you will receive an automatic discount.