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Following problems with our previous insurers, MIA Online/Brokersure Ltd/Direct Travel Insurance/Good to Go were a breath of fresh air. They have polite, helpful, well informed call centre staff who... See more
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Purchased our travel insurance to commence on April 1st, and used it for our journey to the Isle Of Wight later in the month. This company offered us an affordable level of cover, considering our elde... See more
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Direct Travel Insurance has specialised in providing quality travel to UK travellers for over 25 years. Policies underwritten by Chaucer Insurance Company DAC and backed up by our UK Call Centre.
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Direct Travel Insurance, Digital House, Threshelfords Business Park, Inworth Road, Feering, CO5 9SE, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0330 880 3600
- enquiries@direct-travel.co.uk
- www.direct-travel.co.uk
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Thanks for your positive comments, and for choosing Direct Travel Insurance!
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Thank you for your positive comments! We are glad you had a great experience!
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We are delighted that you found our website easy to use. Thank you for your positive feedback!
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An obvious choice
The presentation was clear and specific, which facilitated any easy transition from browser to purchase.
22 May 2025
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That is great to hear! Thank you for choosing Direct Travel Insurance!
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How can I review something that hasn't…
How can I review something that hasn't been used yet? I can only do that if I have the unfortunate need to use it. The buying experience was good and covers motorcycle use, so far so good.
20 May 2025
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Easy to follow questions happy with…
Easy to follow questions happy with quote not the cheapest but not the dearest
As an OAP would like to speak to somebody to make sure I have done everything correctly
Maybe a dedicated OAP phone line ??
20 May 2025
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Thank you for your positive feedback. It is great to hear that you had a smooth process when purchasing your insurance with us! You can contact us on 0330 880 3600.
The Direct Travel Insurance Team.
Straight forward
18 May 2025
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Fast and reliable service straight…
Fast and reliable service straight forward from start to finish to apply and at a great price for the cover me and partner needed
18 May 2025
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Quick simple to do and fair priced
15 May 2025
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Agents were very helpful and clear.
Agent very helpful and clear. Friendly and polite on both occasions I spoke to them. I accepted the quote I was given.
15 May 2025
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Easy to buy insurance
13 May 2025
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We are delighted that you found our website easy to use. Thank you for your positive feedback!
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Excellent and competitive travel insurance.
I was most impressed with the member of staff (of the brokers)who answered my questions when I called. He was patient,respectful and knowledgeable.
The price was also very competitive.
All in all hassle free.
Thank you.
13 May 2025
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We are delighted that you received great customer service from our team! Many thanks for taking the time to share your positive feedback on your recent experience.
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We are pleased that you received great customer service from our team! Thanks for your feedback!
The Direct Travel Insurance Team.
Affordable, and effective travel insurance…
Purchased our travel insurance to commence on April 1st, and used it for our journey to the Isle Of Wight later in the month. This company offered us an affordable level of cover, considering our elderly years, and everything had been clearly explained during a phone conversation one of their representatives ... we would highly recommend this company's services. European travel to follow ....
25 March 2025
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The Direct Travel Insurance Team.
Great price travel insurance
Great price travel insurance. Quick and easy to use the site. Easy to answer questions.
22 April 2025
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We needed to change the dates and…
We needed to change the dates and destination on insurance for our grandchild and it was done quickly and fuss free. Thank you
11 May 2025
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Thank you for your positive comments! We are glad you had a great experience!
The Direct Travel Team
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