Your holidays are one of the most important times of the year, its your chance to relax and unwind. And we can help you enjoy total peace of mind whilst you are away. Not only do our policies offer valuable protection for you and your family, they are also great value. Our single trip policies start from just £3.08 and annual multi trip policies from £22.66*.
Life occasionally throws a curveball, and if you’re abroad, this can be a challenging experience. The chances of something unforeseen happening are slim, but it’s always best to think about the unexpected. For example, what happens if you or your family need unexpected medical attention? What about if you lose your expensive sports kit, or your wallet and phone go walkabout?
These things can happen, but if you’re insured by Columbus, you can jet off in complete confidence, knowing that we’ll come to the rescue if your plans change. We can take care of your medical bills if you’re ill, we’ll cover you for missing, lost or damaged bags and even provide an allowance to purchase essential items in the event that your checked-in baggage is delayed over a certain period of time.. Put simply, you’ll never be alone - we’ll just be a phone call away.
Apply for one of our tailor-made policies, and allow us to shoulder the responsibility instead. You’re free to go and make the most of your holiday; It’s your world - enjoy it!
Whether its injury or illness, our policies cover you for both emergency in-patient and out-patient treatment, which includes non-routine prescription charges, consultations, physiotherapy and even emergency dental treatment. If it becomes medically necessary to repatriate you back to your home country, then this is covered too.
We will compensate you for any unused accommodation and travel expenses which you lose or incur as a result of having to cancel / curtail your holiday due to certain reasons.
We cover the loss and theft of and damage to your baggage & personal belongings. We also provide you with an allowance to purchase essential replacement items in the event that your checked-in baggage is delayed for a certain period of time.
This protects you if your scheduled airline goes into insolvency enabling you to book equivalent flight(s) with another airline at no additional cost to yourself as we will fully reimburse you up to £5,000 per person in your party.
Some of the benefits offered are subject to an excess: Cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, baggage, loss of passport, missed departure, abandonment, valuables, cash and documents all have an excess applied. The value of the excess varies depending on the cover level purchased. All benefits are subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the policy, all of which can be found in our policy wording. You can also view our Policy Summary document which includes a summary of the key features and significant exclusions and limitations of the policy, together with other useful information about your policy.
Columbus Direct is a leading travel insurance specialist, established in 1988 - and we’ve insured over 15 million people since then.
Whether you want to backpack around Australia, ski in the Alps or simply lay on a beach with a good book, we can offer a tailor-made policies to meet your needs.
We know how much your holidays mean to you and your family. That’s why we want to make sure you’re able to completely relax when you fly away, safe in the knowledge we’ll protect you.
Our award-winning 24-hour emergency medical assistance team is always on hand if you need them. Plus, our simple, reliable approach to claims means that if you need to claim, it’ll be a straightforward process. We’re committed to being there for you when you need us most, and helping you in your time of need.
You deserve the best care and the chance to fully relax; we’re the helping hand you can rely on. Live your life to the full and enjoy a carefree holiday, knowing we’re here if you need us.
Don’t forget to get in touch with us if you have any questions about your insurance, or you’d like to find out more. You can contact us on 0800 0680 060 or by using the contact form on our website.
We also have an easy-to-use dedicated FAQ section.
* Prices based on an individual aged 18-49 travelling to Europe on a Bronze policy.
** Discounts do not apply to any additional medical conditions or policy options requiring an additional premium payment.
(1) Key benefits and limits of cover shown are based on gold cover only.
Columbus Direct is a trading name of Columbus Insurance Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 311897.
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