Columbus Direct
Travel insurance claims are written in the stars
All twelve signs of the zodiac have certain traits and quirks associated with them and travel Insurance specialist, Columbus Direct, have found that star...
Travellers may be asked for credit card instead of EHIC card, warns EU Commission
A year ago this month, Columbus Direct warned British travellers that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card may not be enough to cover...
Columbus Direct : half of all Brits choose package holidays as continuing recession drives search for greater value
Despite little sign of economic recovery and low consumer confidence, the travel market remained relatively steady in 2012, with UK residents having made an...
Columbus Direct ski research finds younger generation are more cautious on ski slopes
Surprising research from travel insurance specialist Columbus Direct has found the younger generation are more cautious when it comes to safety on the slopes,...
Columbus Direct : plan ahead to prevent spoiling your Valentine’s Day proposal
With research showing four million romantic couples expect to propose on Valentine’s Day each year, travel insurance specialist Columbus Direct encourages extra vigilance in...
What to insure when you’re expecting
As the media overdoses on the recent announcement of Kate’s pregnancy, I found myself considering how she would have fared if her morning sickness...
Columbus Direct wins ITIJ Intermediary Award
Columbus Direct has been named Intermediary of the Year in front of Healix Insurance Services and AON , at an awards ceremony in Barcelona...
Insurance industry must do more to help young travellers get necessary cover
Reviewing our backpacker product recently, we found that the average cost of medical claims has increased from £370 to £750 in the last two...
Columbus Direct : Olympics cause 40% of Brits to delay summer holidays
With just a couple of weeks to go until the London Olympics, travel insurance specialist Columbus Direct has found that many Brits are planning...
Columbus Direct : young travellers fuel high street sales market share
One-in-five travellers ventured abroad uninsured in 2011 although sales of annual travel insurance policies have increased during the past 12 months with 30% of...
What to look out for in the travel market in 2012
As Chairman of the Association of Travel Insurance Intermediaries (ATII), I was recently asked to present an outlook on the travel insurance market for...
Columbus Direct : insure that your pet can come on holiday
Almost half of UK households own a pet and, with the summer holiday season approaching, many will be considering taking their dog or cat...
Columbus : research from Complete Ski shows costs for injuries on ski slopes
Unwary skiers hurt or lost on the slopes in Europe could find themselves being presented with an average bill for £16,000 if a search...
Guest post : keeping covered this winter : the importance of winter sports cover
Thanks to the recent, albeit late, snowfall across Europe, this year will be another successful ski season and a potentially lucrative market for selling...
Guest Post : What are today’s challenges selling travel insurance?
Recent years have witnessed unforeseen natural disasters, political upheaval in North Africa and appalling weather conditions affecting travellers across Europe. Yet, in what would...
Columbus Direct: emerges as top choice in international travel insurance in Australia
Columbus Direct is the first British travel insurance intermediary to emerge as top choice in a survey of Australia's best value international travel insurance...
Columbus Direct : announces expansion into the German market
Travel insurer Columbus Direct has announced the expansion of its range low cost travel products into the German market.
The range of travel insurance products...
