Travel Insurance Comparison, Compare Travel Insurance Companies in Australia

Focus: General travellers, long stay, multi trip annual insurance

At last, an insurance company that understands the importance of an easy to follow website. No small print with these guys, by far the easiest site we have had to review.

1cover travel insurance is Underwritten by Allianz and run by a team with over 10 years expertise in online Travel Insurance. It shows. The site has '?' icons throughout that allow you to look at more detailed descriptions of anything that you do not understand immediately.

Their call center is open 7 days a week so you can always speak to someone directly if you need additional help.

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Focus: Backpackers, long stay travellers insurance

Itrek have been around for a while now and have recently rebranded (previously Globetrekkers). The reason for the change it seems is considerably lower rates through their new Underwriter, AIG.

Offering a wide range of policies for backpackers and other longer trip travellers, you can get excellent cover backed by bluechip Underwriters AIG.

No other site offers such a wide spectrum of long stay policies from their "bronze" medical only policies for people on a budget through to "platinum" for full coverage against any eventuality, at some of the best value prices we've found.

Easily the largest range and most competitive rates for the Backpacker market. Check these guys out.

Focus: Skiers and snowboarders insurance

Here's one for all you avid skiiers out there, Ski Travel Insurance. Not only is this site easy to navigate, the policies provided are completely tailored for the Ski & Snowboarding markets.

You should always make sure that you have sufficient cover when getting involved in high risk activities. You certainly don't want to get trapped in a snow drift without one of these policies.

The thing we particularly liked about this site is the 'Emergency Rescue' cover for both International and Domestic policies but there are several additional features that make this head and shoulders above the competition in this market.

Bad weather & avalanche closure, Piste closure, Snow Skiing Hire Equipment and a "Ski Pack" make this a supreme niche product.

A St Bernard will always rescue you in your hour of need, relevant to travel Insurance certainly.

As informative as Christopher Columbus discovering new countries Columbus Direct Insurance will show you all the necessary information in order to decide on the cover that best suits you.

Again, we found that the quoting process was a little cumbersome and unforgiving if you make a mistake. Travel tips when overseas are clearly bullet pointed and Underwritten by Lloyds of London.

Ouch travel Insurance will provide you with a competitive quote and deliver its policies much like its online competitors but quoting process is a little bit cluttered and confusing in places.

Spend time digging deeper into the products and you will find that Ouch can provide you with exceedingly high levels of cover. Each comprehensive single trip policy provides you with up to $10,000 baggage.

If you are looking to take away a big rucksack full of expensive clothes then this policy is worth a look.