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Travel Insurance Direct
TID is available for both Australian and New Zealand travellers and TID has obviously put a huge amount of effort into making an excellent service. Their customers obviously agree.
Reviewed: August 2009
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In terms of financial backing and security, Travel Insurance Direct has some fine pedigree and is underwritten by Allianz Australia. With their attention to superb customer service TID seem intent on dominating the online holiday travel insurance market with high levels of cover at prices unparalleled in Australia.
If you are going on holiday for 3 or 4 weeks, look no further.
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Insure4less are a new entrant to the market for online travel insurance, their site is clean and fast and they have a high quality underwriter.
Their prices are good, although this is achieved by focusing on the younger demographic and excluding all pre-exisiting medical conditions among other things.
Reviewed June 2007
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Alex | 28/03/2009 2:46:43 PM very quick response when i made a claim. Received everything to the agreed value. Was also the cheapest option. The base plan offers enough cover, but without any cost-adding frills. highly recommended
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3/11/2008 7:49:23 PM
So everyone can just write a comment? hmm unmoderated.
Well, no, not quite. We keep an eye on it to ensure the comments are legitimate. EDITOR
Teiarni | 7/10/2008 1:31:58 PM I got a really quick response and my money back almost 3 weeks after my accidents had happened. It's a great insurance company and very helpful thats why im goin with them again!!
Larissa | 22/05/2008 12:01:41 PM Thank you so much for your help and quick response.Larissa.
Nadine | 23/04/2008 8:18:21 AM Thank you so much.Such fast and fantastic service. It is very much appreciatedNadine
Karen | 5/04/2008 9:30:51 AM Thank you so much for the prompt service. I will be recommending you to anyone who is travelling overseas!! Regards, Karen
Chris | 29/03/2008 5:06:39 PM Thanks again for the excellent customer service and understanding, as you can imagine it most appreciated with me already being away from home.With thanks,Chris
Andreas | 28/03/2008 3:19:50 PM I just wanted to say thank you for the speedy processing of my claim - i am impressed. Kind regards Andreas
Michelle | 27/03/2008 11:09:59 AM Thanks for making that so easy. I will be using you guys again next time I head off. Regards, Michelle
Sarah | 26/03/2008 12:53:01 PM We thought the emergency service responded very well and it was great that it was a 24 hour service as it helped to organise things quicker. They seemed genuinely concerned about our welfare. Sarah
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Suresave is the 2nd largest provider of travel insurance in Australia.
They have some exceptional and innovative products particularly for older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions. In fact they are about the only online travel insurance company we could find where there was no upper age limit.
Reviewed November 2006
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Shelly Hutchinson | 6/02/2007 12:33:24 PM Dear EditorIt's only spam if you choose it to be spam. Derek K has written something even longer. I don't see you deleting his comments. This site is for comments regarding travel insurance under written by Allianz Australia Limited. My comments are about ETI/Mondial the agent who acts on behalf of the underwriters of these Travel Insurance policies. If you don't like it, choose another underwriterShellyThe last 33 comments on this site have been from you repeated spamming the same copy and pasted comment. That is SPAM by anyone's definition. Please desist. - Editor.
Derek B | 11/09/2006 10:27:59 PM I have to thank you and your team at for the great job you have done on my medical emergency in east Java . I sustained an injury while in Plungkung national park accessible only by boat or a 12 hour 4x4 journey through dense tropical jungle. I dislocated my foot and broke my leg and with some vascular damage leaving me with potential blood clot issues which could of been life threatening . As I did not have a credit card with me (all my id etc.being back in Bali) so I could not pay for the helicopter medi-vac and I could not endure the drive back or bumpy boat ride so your team did such a good job of organising my evacuation, transfer to the BIMC and care for me while waiting to get home. Also booking me on a early flight home with a connection from Melbourne to Sydney with someone at every turn to help me with baggage and immigration. What would of been a nightmare for me travelling alone with three surfboards two bags and a broken leg became totally stress free.I would also like you to pass on my sincere appreciation to everyone at Garuda and especially the Qantas ground staff in Melbourne who were amazing and the medical team at the Bali International Medical Centre were exceptional with the facilities being A+ and staff caring for me like I was a member of there own family.I have just been released from hospital after surgery to rebuild my leg with steel plates and screws, my journey now is one of rehabilitation and from what the medical staff have told me getting me out of Indonesia and into surgery quickly was the best option as they know of one case like mine where the patient died due to blood clots .So please personally thank for me Robyn who helped on the phone in Java and Kevin who booked my flights while I was in the BIMC and keeping my wife updated in Australia and any one else behind the scene that literally could of saved my life. It is probably something that you all do on a day to day basis but for my wife & three children and I it was a good days work.I have always taken travel insurance for granted , something just incase my luggage went missing and never really considered the importance of insuring for a medical evacuation , so I can whole heatedly recommend your company to anyone looking to be insured , and all ready all my friends and family want to know about SURESAVE because you sure saved me.DB, NSW
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Columbus established their reputation as probably the first online travel insurance company, providing travel Insurance direct to the public.
However, today's best web sites are fast and intuitive and allow you to get in their, do your thing and leave again as fast as possible, so we find the Columbus experience, well, rather slow and old fashioned. While the site is secure and functional, we actually found it difficult to get through the 'purchase path' to even make a purchase!
Reviewed: April 2008
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T.W | 27/07/2005 4:02:29 PM well, not everyone would agree:http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardian_jobs_and_money/story/0,,1483324,00.html
PK | 21/11/2004 5:04:04 PM I had a case a couple of years ago to travel to asia four several months. At the time Columbus Direct was the best priced policy. While in Thailand I broke a leg and had to be hospitalised for three weeks . Their global assist staff were extremely helpful. They arranged all the hospital payments and my upgrade to fly back to Australia. Once home the claim section paid all other claims with in a couple of days. Thanks Columbus direct. Pk
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Established in 1999, Travel Insurance on the net provide price comparisons of policies from a number of established insurer's. While the comparison tool is useful, you cannot process your order online from this 'online only' company.
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I have used Travel Insurance Direct several times now when travelling overseas. The last time we travelled with another family who the airline lost their baggage. They contacted Travel Insurance Direct and found them most helpful and assisted them. All of us were greatful for their assistance which may the holiday further stress free.
David | 4/09/2010
Travel insurance is something you take out and hope never to use, indeed dred the thought/act of using it at all... So when I was on an island resort off the sth east coast of Malaysia and was awoken at 1.30am by a stinging, biting sensation on my neck, which turned out to be a giant centipede 11cm long.... Well I was in shock, it continued to hurt/sting like hell for an hour or more and my wife, who was also scared/confused found various websites which contained conflicting info. It was Mary who suggested we call your travel insurance hotline and it was around 3am Malay time.
My experience goes as follows:
To say I was impressed with the high standard of service would be an gross understatement. For starters my holiday and that for my wife and 3 children was saved by your nurse's swift, calm and accurate advice. We continued on and had a wonderful holiday creating further memories etc.
Your follow up weeks later is 'icing on the cake' as to the service you and your team provide. Though this did not lead to a claim, so I can't speak to that process, nonetheless I am happy to provide your services the highest recommendation.
Peter Dobson | 1/09/2010
So easy to get a quote and after much research went with TID for the price and coverage. Have used them 3 times now and have made 2 claims, reimbursed quickly and with no hassle.
Missa | 23/08/2010
TID is a travel company where I actually felt I was being looked after!!
Michael Cousins | 17/08/2010
Compared travel insurances and found Travel Insurance Direct to be the easiest and most comprehensive. I have now purchased it several times for our holiday insurance needs. Recommended and used by family members.Would recommend this company to any travellers.
Martine | 5/08/2010
Had a great experience getting a quote with TID. Given that i was in early pregnancy (which was extremely healthy) i was being given the run-around and being asked to pay rediculous amounts to cover myself or not cover myself really at all. TID was a great option and the price was unbeatable!
katie | 20/07/2010
I have used TID many times and although I've not had to make a claim, I would still recommend it to anyone.
Emma | 12/07/2010
Good Morning I am 63 years of age and wishing to travel to Cairo I take blood pressure and cholesterol tables for precaution only, no pre medical conditions Can you please advise if I can be covered for 2 months from 11 July to 11 Sept 2010Thank you David
David Southern | 2/07/2010
We first started using Travel Insurance Direct a number of years ago because of the easy to use website and price. Two years ago my partner became ill and was hospitalised in Bali. Thanks to our policy and helpful staff we were guided thru the application process. I was very pleased with the speed of the service and very happy with the level of coverage. I have recommended TID to all of our friends based on easy to use, price , service and level of cover.
Mick | 15/06/2010
I know choosing a travel insurance company was a big question for me before going to South America, so I wanted to share a positive review of World Nomads for anyone going through the same process.Basically, some property of mine was stolen on the street in Argentina at the beginning of my trip. I filed a police report, sent the receipts, and made a claim with World Nomads and within two weeks of receiving the documents had the $500 limit for the items transferred into my bank account. It was a really easy process, efficient, and while I didn't recover the total value of the losses, something is better than nothing. Cheers to having something positive to say about an insurance company for once!
Thorn Tree | 3/05/2010
TID was recommended by a friend that travels a lot. We were offered a rate by the travel agent, when booking our tickets, that was over 3 times the cost of TID. I went to their easy to use site, called their very helpful, efficient and polite service center, checked the easy to understand policy, extremely carefully, and decided that this company is well worth buying insurance from.
Macdesign | 12/04/2010
Not a bad word to say about Travel Insurance Direct. The cover is outstanding, the price is cheap and the level of service is top notch! On a recent trip to Europe (my first overseas experience) my Fiancee was struck down with shingles in Paris. At the time though we were unaware it was only shingles and after finding an english speaking hospital, whilst they thought it was Shingles initially, also said it could have been a lung clot so done all the relevant testing to rule it out so that we could have a relatively worry free end to our trip. Travel Insurance Direct were nothing but supportive when we called them to let them know of our misfortune and called regularly to check on my Fiancee and when it came to paying out claim, they were prompt and hassle free. It will take an extremely bad future experience with Travel Insurance Direct for me to consider going with anyone else.
Matthew Flanagan | 30/03/2010
World Nomads insurance has been great for us. We have been travelling for 19 months now through the Americas and have updated our insurance online twice in that time with no problems. The price is good and we had one claim (dental) that was processed with no problems. We would definitely use them again.
Carol & Kent - Kiwis | 30/03/2010
I can't believe no one has anything bad to say about this company. The wording seems like its all written by the same person. something fishy going on here!
Editor: we leave you to decide the authenticity of these reviews, but with over 600 reviews it'd have to be a pretty dedicated person to write them all on his own.
bob | 23/03/2010
In November 2009, my father was admitted to hospital in Israel I contacted TID and the service received was outstanding. The care and compassion was second to none and contact was made with my Auntie in Israel to discuss the situation. It was handled so professionally that I have no hesitation in recommending TID to others who wish to travel. We have used TID for the last few years and wouldn't consider anything else.
bcalder | 10/02/2010
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Peter Dobson | 1/09/2010 5:29:03 PM
Travel insurance is something you take out and hope never to use, indeed dred the thought/act of using it at all... So when I was on an island resort off the sth east coast of Malaysia and was awoken at 1.30am by a stinging, biting sensation on my neck, which turned out to be a giant centipede 11cm long.... Well I was in shock, it continued to hurt/sting like hell for an hour or more and my wife, who was also scared/confused found various websites which contained conflicting info. It was Mary who suggested we call your travel insurance hotline and it was around 3am Malay time.
My experience goes as follows:
To say I was impressed with the high standard of service would be an gross understatement. For starters my holiday and that for my wife and 3 children was saved by your nurse's swift, calm and accurate advice. We continued on and had a wonderful holiday creating further memories etc.
Your follow up weeks later is 'icing on the cake' as to the service you and your team provide. Though this did not lead to a claim, so I can't speak to that process, nonetheless I am happy to provide your services the highest recommendation.
Missa | 23/08/2010 7:55:33 PM So easy to get a quote and after much research went with TID for the price and coverage. Have used them 3 times now and have made 2 claims, reimbursed quickly and with no hassle.
Michael Cousins | 17/08/2010 10:46:22 AM TID is a travel company where I actually felt I was being looked after!!
Martine | 5/08/2010 10:38:05 PM Compared travel insurances and found Travel Insurance Direct to be the easiest and most comprehensive. I have now purchased it several times for our holiday insurance needs. Recommended and used by family members.Would recommend this company to any travellers.
katie | 20/07/2010 5:09:08 PM Had a great experience getting a quote with TID. Given that i was in early pregnancy (which was extremely healthy) i was being given the run-around and being asked to pay rediculous amounts to cover myself or not cover myself really at all. TID was a great option and the price was unbeatable!
Emma | 12/07/2010 7:58:33 PM I have used TID many times and although I've not had to make a claim, I would still recommend it to anyone.
Mick | 15/06/2010 11:32:08 AM We first started using Travel Insurance Direct a number of years ago because of the easy to use website and price. Two years ago my partner became ill and was hospitalised in Bali. Thanks to our policy and helpful staff we were guided thru the application process. I was very pleased with the speed of the service and very happy with the level of coverage. I have recommended TID to all of our friends based on easy to use, price , service and level of cover.
Macdesign | 12/04/2010 5:45:39 PM TID was recommended by a friend that travels a lot. We were offered a rate by the travel agent, when booking our tickets, that was over 3 times the cost of TID. I went to their easy to use site, called their very helpful, efficient and polite service center, checked the easy to understand policy, extremely carefully, and decided that this company is well worth buying insurance from.
Matthew Flanagan | 30/03/2010 1:19:58 PM Not a bad word to say about Travel Insurance Direct. The cover is outstanding, the price is cheap and the level of service is top notch! On a recent trip to Europe (my first overseas experience) my Fiancee was struck down with shingles in Paris. At the time though we were unaware it was only shingles and after finding an english speaking hospital, whilst they thought it was Shingles initially, also said it could have been a lung clot so done all the relevant testing to rule it out so that we could have a relatively worry free end to our trip. Travel Insurance Direct were nothing but supportive when we called them to let them know of our misfortune and called regularly to check on my Fiancee and when it came to paying out claim, they were prompt and hassle free. It will take an extremely bad future experience with Travel Insurance Direct for me to consider going with anyone else.
bob | 23/03/2010 5:39:02 PM I can't believe no one has anything bad to say about this company. The wording seems like its all written by the same person. something fishy going on here!
Editor: we leave you to decide the authenticity of these reviews, but with over 600 reviews it'd have to be a pretty dedicated person to write them all on his own.
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