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Userbility / Efficient use of time

• Easy to navigate - you will find the range of policies the moment you click on to the site. From here you can click to access free online quotes
  
• Can place mouse over the four covers to instantly compare their features
  
• Free online backpacker travel insurance quotes which take less than a couple of minutes and can be saved
  
• A cover summary provided on each policy to the right of the page
  
• A link to the product disclosure form at the front page

Flexibility

• A call centre open 7 days a week, so you can always speak to someone directly if you require additional help.
  
• 24 hour emergency help line for those insured by itrek.
  
• The opportunity to rebook additional cover while away from home.
  
• The opportunity to cancel your insurance after 21 days.
  
• You can cover yourself for trips ranging from 1 month to 18 months (or a maximum of 12 months if you're travelling within the Pacific).
  
• Only offered to travelers under 66 years of age.
  
• Excludes professional sporting activities.

Value for money

• Reduction in unnecessary overheads normally associated with travel insurance - you only pay for the cover you require.
  
• Specifically tailored to the young traveler with a range of policies.
  
• Massive reduction in unnecessary overheads normally associated with travel insurance commission (up to 50% reduction in costs).

Financial stability

• Underwritten by American International Group (AIG)

Security of site

• Hacker safe - tested daily.
  
• Credit card details are encrypted once your purchase has been processed. This ensures the account details of your credit card are scrambled once your insurance has been purchased and that the site is extra secure.