Confused.com has seen record levels of travel insurance enquiries, as holidaymakers rush to protect themselves, and their belongings, over the summer.
The number of travel insurance enquiries on the website has increased by over 63%, compared with this time last year and is anticipated to continue to rise throughout the summer months.
The travel insurance industry, as a whole, has seen a slight trend towards single trip policies, compared to annual cover (55% single trip / 45% annual)1 and this bias is represented in Confused.com figures as customers who are on a budget opt for the cheaper option (70% single trip / 30% annual cover).
Steve Williams, head of travel insurance comparison at Confused.com, says: "It&39;s likely that the increased level of interest in travel insurance is in-part due to the high profile swine flu situation - it&39;s clear is that consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits and peace of mind travel insurance can bring.
"While holiday insurance is a must-have, it makes little sense to pay more than necessary by buying from the travel agent*, especially as finding a great deal is so simple. Not only is shopping around quick and easy, but it also enables consumers to directly compare levels of cover and cost from a wide range of providers."
For further information please contact:
Press Office, Confused.com: 02920 434 398
Joanna Harte / Gug Kyriacou, Polhill Communications: 020 7655 0550
Notes to editors
1 Defaqto travel insurance report 2008
About Confused.com:
Confused.com is one of the UK&39;s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, single trip and annual travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com&39;s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
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