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Travel insurance comparison welcomes Columbus Direct
New Zealand travel insurance comparison website, comparetravelinsurance.co.nz is pleased to announce Columbus Direct as
the latest insurer to be added to its panel.
Natalie Ball, Director, comparetravelinsurance.co.nz said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Columbus Direct to our panel of insurers on comparetravelinsurance.co.nz. In the last few
months we’ve seen a huge increase in Kiwi’s researching their travel insurance by using comparison websites like ours
and the competitive nature of Columbus Direct’s travel insurance policies will appeal to many customers.
With more insurers joining our panel soon, our customers will have a wider choice of products to compare. We are
actively looking to add more insurers to our comparison.”
Antje Lauterbach, Marketing Manager, Columbus Direct Travel Insurance said:
We’re excited that Kiwis can now compare our full range of travel insurance products on comparetravelinsurance.co.nz.
With our updated booking engine and new online medical screening we’ve made it easier than ever to customise our
policies after comparing. Comparison sites are a successful channel for us and we’re looking forward to working with
comparetravelinsurance.co.nz to help more Kiwis find the right travel insurance cover.
About Columbus Direct
Columbus Direct is a leading international travel insurance specialist who have been offering low cost travel insurance
to New Zealand residents for over 10 years.
Trusted around the world since 1988, Columbus Direct provide value for money travel insurance tailored to the travel
needs of Kiwi residents. Free cover for up to three dependent children and automatic discounts for groups and couples
are only two examples of how Columbus Direct have earned their reputation for putting the customer first.
Their Premier policies include $20 million overseas medical cover, $15,000 cancellation, $7,500 personal baggage, $5
million personal liability and more. They also have policies for frequent travellers - their Annual Multi-Trip travel
insurance offers year-round protection covering an unlimited number of trips as long as no single trip exceeds 60 days.
And for those adventure enthusiasts they offer specially designed Adventure and Winter Sports cover. Columbus Direct
policies are underwritten by certain syndicates at Lloyd's of London. Columbus Direct Travel Insurance Pty Limited (ABN
99 107 050 582) is an Australian Financial Services Licence holder: No. 246636.
Travel Insurance Panel
Whilst you don’t get a comparison of all providers in the market, the Compare Travel Insurance site compares a vast
range of basic and comprehensive policies from various insurers to ensure Kiwi travellers get a great deal on their
travel insurance. Their site is suitable for singles, families, backpackers, skiers and seniors, offering cover for all
destinations and trip lengths. The site currently compares the following travel insurance brands 1Cover, American
Express, Columbus Direct, Compass Travel Insurance, DUinsure and STA Travel. Comparisons are default ranked according to
price and users have the ability to sort by popular cover levels.
The website owners are actively looking for more travel insurance companies to add to the list. Watch this space for
more insurers added to the panel in the coming weeks.
About comparetravelinsurance.co.nz
Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz is New Zealand’s leading comparison site solely focussed on travel insurance.
Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz is owned and operated by CoverDirect NZ Limited (INC 3526051) and the quote engine is
powered by 'Compare Insurance’.
Their comparison provides unbiased travel insurance information making it easy to compare travel insurance quotes,
policies and levels of cover in a few simple steps. Best of all, their service is free! Their quote engine will provide
you with the same great price that you will get by going direct to the insurers site.