There has been some ‘research‘ released by InsureandGo that claims travel agencies are ripping consumers off with travel insurance policies up to 91.8% more for a single trip than when purchased online from the top 25% most competitive providers.

One does have to question whether the research is slighly biased when completed by and online company. Surely not? There is no doubt that travel insurance purchased online can be cheaper, this is due to a number of reasons, eg low staff overhead, no need for an expensive shop front, and highly automated processes. These all help to reduce the cost of purchasing travel insurance online.

World Nomads are able to provide highly effective travel insurance quotes for travellers from over 150 countries around the world. They don’t need an office in any of those countries.

Another issue to bear in mind is that it’s very difficult to compare like with like. Travel Insurance policies can differ enourmously from provider to provider. You need to read the fine print to ensure the policy you are purchasing is the best one for you. You can visit our Travel Insurance Websites page to read up on a few of the available providers.