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  • Value for Money
    4.6 (27)
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Good customer service

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The person working with me to process the policy was polite, patient and sounded genuine. She worked hard to obtain my facts and explained the policy clearly. I have used Columbus Direct before and found them consistent and helpful.



Insurance claim madeNo

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Rhys

Rhys

  • 2 reviews
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We love Columbus Direct

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I have used Columbus Direct as my travel insurance provider for years and have always been extremely happy with them. Not only is Columbus Direct the best priced insurance but the website is easy to navigate and if I need to ring the company the people are friendly and efficient to deal with. I will continue using Columbus Direct for years to come.

Insurance claim madeNo

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easy online directions for quotes very reasonable prices for a seniors

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have used on previous trip but haven't needed to claim, product & price good value.
product was very easy to set up
cant judge support as have no claims

Insurance claim madeNo

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Best service ever

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Best ever service to make a claim. Will use Columbus Direct for all future travel insurance. Staff was great and very helpful about a claim for medical expenses whilst on holiday in Canada.

Insurance claim madeYes

Review

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I believe I acted too hastily and in hindsight consider the price was higher than the competition. The extra cost for disclosing a diabetic problem pushed the cost far higher than I expected. I will be more prudent next time.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Exactly what I need

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Columbus direct were the easiest to get a quote with and one of the cheapest too. I compared a number of companies online with Columbus making the whole process seamless

Insurance claim madeNo

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Always good but price a bit higher but 20% discount helped

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All very good as I have found before - please see comments above regards price. Cust Supp was very helpful with getting the medical condition aspect properly done and finalised.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Good product - not suitable this time.

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Returning customer. I have made one previous claim which was settled quickly and easily.
Very easy to arrange cover online and very competitive on price. Unfortunately, on this occasion I found I needed to cancel the policy a few days after arranging and paying for the cover.
CD staff made for an easy, no-fuss refund transaction.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Too easy to get cover at a good price!!

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Very reasonable price for our trip.
Very easy to set up and written in easy language that makes filling in forms almost enjoyable.
Have not had to use support as yet.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Columbus Direct has an accessible customer service, online and over the phone.

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The policy was easy to set up. I'm still uncertain if it is of good value as some 2 years plus back I had to cut short my holiday while overseas and returned to Sydney for urgent medical attention. After I saw the claim form and information needed to be filed and without clear guidance I gave up filing the claim (for non medical expenses). I just didn't have the energy to go emailing back and forth with the claim agent acting for Columbus Direct.

Insurance claim madeNo
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Good customer support when purchasing

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Customer support was very good. I've used Columbus for a number of years but haven't ever made a claim so I suppose that will be the real test if I do.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Alan Gent

Alan Gent

  • 2 reviews

Excellent value for money

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After examining many different policies, I found that Columbus Direct was the best value for money. The rental car excess was adequately covered and the policy did not discriminate regarding my age.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Howard Williams

Howard WilliamsRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Very Easy to apply on Line with a pre existing condition

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It was very easy and organised, found on line for small cruise domestically. Not sure how International annual would go with a pre existing condition. I cannot make any more words to reach 30

Insurance claim madeNo

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Always accessible

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Operators state clearly the message they are trying to convey and are polite when doing so. We wish we could get the yearly policy as single policies are getting up there.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Disappointed

DisappointedMelbourne

  • 8 reviews
  • 11 likes

Determined not to compensate and redirect blame

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Insurance claim madeYes
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My TI rating

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I have used Columbus Direct previously but went away as we use an annual policy and previously their trip limit was 35 days which we can easily exceed. The new 60 day policy is great thanks.
The online purchase option was simple and easy.
Thanks.

Insurance claim madeNo

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Happy so far

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All good so far, we were happy with the service we received and all our questions were answered. We hope we receive the same service if we have to make a claim.

Insurance claim madeNo

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First Travel Insurance I go to.

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Since I found out about Columbus travel insurance it is the first one I go to, to get us covered and doing it online was very easy. Thank you. George

Insurance claim madeNo

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Simplest, cheapest and best online travel experience - been using them for years!

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We have traveled extensively overseas on a regular basis and have found that single trip and multi trip travel insurance through Columbus Direct was quick, simple and cheapest policy available. Compares more than favourably with what is available on line

Insurance claim madeNo

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Shellen

Shellen

  • 2 reviews

The policy covered everything that I wanted it to.

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The details of my policy seemed to cover my needs. So far I haven't needed to make a claim & so I am unable to say what rating I would have given if I had.

Insurance claim madeNo
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Questions & Answers

Jenniwren

Jenniwrenasked

International Travel Insurance - Premier Plan (Annual Multi-Trip)

Is the cost of an annual multi travel insurance for a couple (husband and myself) or is it individual.

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Columbus DirectColumbus Direct

Hi Jenni,

The price displayed on our online quotes is the total price for the number of travellers entered. So when requesting a quote for 2 people, the price displayed is the total price for both.

It’s worth noting that our policy cover limits and excesses apply per person. For Annual Multi-trip policies each adult is considered separately insured, and so you don’t have to be on the same trip for cover to apply.

Thanks

Casey (Customer Care)

Jenny

Jennyasked

International Travel Insurance - Premier Plan (Annual Multi-Trip)

I have insured with you in the past. I am now 60yrs old with diabetes Type 1 and multiple sclerosis, with no admissions to hospital for more than 30 yrs. Can I still be covered if I wish to take out a policy?

2 answers
Jenny
Jenny

I have previously had a policy with you. Now I have reached 60yrs, with both Type 1 diabetes & MS am I able to purchase travel insurance? I have not been in hospital for more than 30yrs & am well.

Columbus Direct
Columbus DirectColumbus Direct

Hi Jenny,

We are often able to cover pre-existing medical conditions. We use a quick and easy medical screening process to assess cover for each customer's conditions individually.

Our screening process can be completed online. If you would prefer to speak to someone, I'd be happy to arrange a call for you. I've sent you a message with my contact details.

Thanks,

Casey (Customer Care)

T C

T Casked

Columbus Direct

Does your travel insurance policy cover the age over 80 years old?

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Columbus DirectColumbus Direct

Hi T C – thanks for your question. We can cover travellers up to and including the age of 84 on our single trip policies. Our Annual Multi-trip policies and some sports cover add-ons, however, are only available to those aged under 70. You can enter your trip details and travellers’ ages into our online quote engine at https://travel.columbusdirect.com.au to check what cover is available. Alternatively, feel free to give us a call on 1300 669 999 to discuss your situation with our customer care team in Sydney. We hope you find what you’re looking for!

Granda
Granda

Yes it does but charges extra $ because the customer is 80 yrs and older. They also have strict exclusions.

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