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In this section we show you how to understand and buy travel insurance.

Start off by browsing the useful information we've handily positioned over to the right a bit. Once you've had a look at that lot you should be fully clued up when you start getting quotes.

When you’re ready to buy we show you the best six insurance companies that we recommend to our own friends and family so you can put them head to head to choose the best one for you. We’ve also asked them for 0800 or 0845 numbers where possible so it’s free or cheap for you to give them a call to get a quote.

We're fully aware that buying travel insurance is possibly the least exciting part of organising your whole travels,
but it is vitally important and shouldn't just be rushed through in the shortest time possible.

You need to make sure that you get a policy that covers everything you want to do on your trip, or risk winding up having to foot a huge bill. Good luck!

0800 393 908

Downunder Insurance

From our first dealings with Downunder Insurance it was clear that they were passionate about what they do, which is difficult to achieve when you work in insurance!

They don’t claim to be the biggest insurance company in the world, but we think that they’re probably the most personal.

World Nomads

World Nomads provides global travel insurance technology and marketing services to independent travellers around the world. What makes us unique is the additional services that provide our community with the tools to keep them travelling.

We have an intense focus on customer service and strive to harness the knowledge and passion of our unique community to set benchmarks in innovation and continuous improvement.

0845 3 447 667

STA Travel

STA Travel is the World's largest youth and independent travel agency. With over 65 branches in the UK and over 450 around the World, you can visit them if you have problems overseas.

All of their staff are experienced travellers and will do their best to answer any questions you may have regarding your trip.

0800 028 3571

Endsleigh Insurance

Off backpacking? Endsleigh offer exceptional backpackers insurance at competitive prices to cover you at every step, no matter how far away from home you travel!

Endsleigh give you the opportunity to add luggage cover to the policy, and for your convenience you can download your policy documents online.

0808 178 5827

American Express

American Express has a great insurance offering for gappers and backpackers. They can cover you for up to 18 months, which is brilliant if you're doing an extended round the world trip.

You can either get a quote online or use their ringback service and arrange for somebody to call you.

0800 00 10 22

BUPA Travel Services

For over 30 years BUPA has been providing travel insurance through a mixture of annual and single trip schemes and in June 2005, BUPA Travel Services launched Explorer.

Explorer focuses specifically on those travelling for between 3 - 18 months and taking part in more unusual activities such as bungee jumping and elephant riding!

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