Columbus Direct

Express Review on Columbus Direct
by londongirl - written on 28/09/09
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I joined Columbus direct earlier on this year because they were featured on TravelSupermarket website. I never claimed anything in my life, however after returning from Egypt, some 3 days later I developed a terrible bug that made me dependent to bed and toilet whilst taking antibiotics and other tablets for different syptoms. I just spoke with Columbus claims and this silly young girl with an attitude problem said that I am not covered for developing the bug when I returned to UK!!!!!!!! - this is home insurance, she said.

How pathetic, so what do I pay the travel insurance for?

Express Review on Columbus Direct
by donutboi - written on 09/12/08
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Basically they had decent cover, it was easy to buy, and they were helpful when I needed them on the phone. really overall I couldnt fault it. They have lots of variety on the types of policy that are available, both on the web site and over the phone, so there is plently of opportunity to get the right type of cover for your trip.

Columbus Direct: Excellent travel insurance provider (230 words)
by - written on 09/11/08 (Useful, 892 readings)
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I`ve been with Columbus Direct for over 5 years now and have encountered any problems when booking or making a claim. I suggest you visit the website when looking up quotes. Once you`ve entered your details, you are shown 3 different levels of cover with the difference of cover side by side allowing you to decide which policy is best suited for you- easy and impartial! I especially like the fact that you can select a policy which allows 60 days abroad for a single trip. I find their prices to be very reasonable- i add alot of sport extra policies on (mountaing biking, scuba diving etc). You can add your sports equipment onto your policy- you will ...  Read the complete review

COLUMBUS DIRECT - AVOID AT ALL COSTS (281 words)
by - written on 14/10/08 (Useful, 2774 readings)
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Hi fellow travellers, Here is a story to shock you and make you avoid Columbus Direct like the plague. We took out our annual travel insurance and decided on Columbus Direct because it looked ok and a decent price. Well Oh my what a Mistake to make. We had our camera equipment stolen in Canada, we contacted the police twice and they were fantastic and investiaged and did all the reports. Anyway contacted Columbus Direct on the day it happened ( 5th of September 2008 ) we recieved a claims form through email immediately. So we proceeded to fill it all out an continue with our holiday safe in the knowledge that we would be sorted out with our insurance company. How foolish ...  Read the complete review

Columbus Direct: No flexibility, not the cheapest, not the best policy (161 words)
by Darren Murphy - written on 11/09/06
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Poor Cover, no flexibilty customer service isnt great! I needed to upgrade the level of cover on my ski equipment as the amount covered by default wasnt enough I was on the top package but after upgrading my equipment the insurance no longer covered the value of my skis and boots, it wasnt possible to pay a supplement to increase the value that was insured. Whats the point of having insurance if it doesnt give you cover for the things you are insuring?? cheap insurance is not always the best. In fact you may as well just give the money to charity if you go for cheap insurance, without a good policy, because when you come to claim youll find out you ...  Read the complete review