Personal Travel Insurance
Travelling abroad? Make sure you’re protected with personal travel insurance designed to cover you, your belongings and your trip. Compare single trip and annual multi-trip travel insurance policies and get a quote in minutes.
What’s Included With Your Cover
Flexible travel cover
Choose between single trip or annual multi-trip policies, with options for long stays and frequent travel.
Medical & baggage protection
Cover includes emergency medical treatment abroad, repatriation, and protection for lost, stolen or delayed luggage.
Europe or worldwide cover
Select travel insurance for Europe only or worldwide destinations, depending on where your journey takes you.
Travel insurance that protects you wherever you go
Travel and holiday insurance is essential for anyone travelling outside the UK — whether you’re heading off on a weekend city break, a summer holiday or a winter sports trip.
Typical benefits of personal travel insurance include:
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Emergency medical expenses and hospital treatment abroad
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Trip cancellation or curtailment
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Lost, stolen or delayed luggage
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Travel delays and missed departures
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Personal accident cover
Personal travel insurance can be arranged in two main ways:
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Single Trip Travel Insurance – covers one trip within specific dates
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Annual Multi-Trip Insurance – a cost-effective option for frequent travellers, providing cover throughout the year
If you are travelling individually and require personal holiday cover, you can obtain a quote and purchase your policy using the link below.
The quotation journey will take you through to a specialist travel insurance provider, including options for travellers with complex or pre-existing medical conditions.
In some cases, cover may not be available. If this happens, you will be directed to the Travel Insurance Directory provided by The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). This directory has been created to help individuals with serious medical conditions find alternative providers who may be able to offer cover.
Policy Direct
Policy Direct is a leading online travel insurance specialist.
For further information, please visit:
www.policydirect.co.uk
Policy Direct is a trading style of Pulse Insurance Ltd.
Pulse Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Financial Services Register number: 308626
Getting travel insurance was quick and easy. The process was simple, the options were clear, and I felt confident knowing I was fully covered before travelling.
FAQs
Do I need travel insurance to go abroad?
Yes. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas travel, as medical treatment abroad can be extremely expensive without cover.
What does personal travel insurance cover?
Most policies include emergency medical expenses, repatriation, cancellation, lost or delayed luggage, travel delays and personal accident cover.
Can I choose between single trip and annual cover?
Yes. Single trip insurance covers one journey, while annual multi-trip insurance covers multiple trips throughout the year and is often more cost-effective for frequent travellers.
Does travel insurance cover pre-existing medical conditions?
Many policies offer cover for pre-existing medical conditions, subject to medical screening and acceptance.
When should I buy travel insurance?
You should purchase travel insurance as soon as you book your trip to ensure cancellation cover begins immediately.