The maximum length of the policy is longer than many of its competitors.
Protection for personal belongings is only available as a paid add-on.Direct Line launched in 1985, offering car insurance only. It has since expanded to offer more types of insurance policies, including travel insurance. We’ve looked at what Direct Line’s travel insurance policy includes and the pros and cons of the cover.
Direct line offers three types of travel insurance cover:
Cover for lost, stolen or damaged belongings, and for winter sports, is only available as a paid add-on.
Among other things, you’ll be covered for the following:
You can make general claims via the Direct Line website or by calling 0345 246 8680.
For emergency medical claims, call 01252 740 098.
You’ll initially be asked for your policy number and a brief description of your claim. The claims team will then guide you through the process of completing your claim.
To manage your policy online, click the “My Account” at the top of the Direct Line website.
Direct Line has attracted more than 5,000 reviews on Trustpilot. At the time of writing, its average rating was 4.3 out of 5.
Direct Line has a reputation for offering good levels of insurance and great customer service. That is certainly the case for its travel insurance.
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