Comfort Travel Insurance

When you're planning a trip away there's lots to think about, so let us give you one fewer thing to worry about. We can take the hassle out of your travel insurance, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday from the moment you leave home to the moment you get back. Buy your travel insurance online from Comfort.

Our travel insurance is underwritten by  Inter Partner Assistance S.A UK Branch (Part of the AXA Group), assuring you that you're covered by experts.

Travel insurance policies are provided by Sunworld/ AXA Group, for assistance with a quote or renewal please contact 08003895904.

To make a travel insurance claim please contact +44 203 475 3630.

Please note that travel insurance matters are not handled at the Comfort Insurance office. For any assistance, kindly refer to the details provided above. However, if you’re having any issues contacting Sunworld/AXA group then please call in or email us.

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What is travel insurance?

Travel insurance provides you with financial protection if you face certain mishaps when travelling or on holiday. Policies can cover a range of possibilities, including trip cancellation, injury, lost or stolen luggage and more. Without travel insurance in place, you would have to foot the bill for these expensive emergencies and disruptions.

Who might need travel insurance?

Anyone who is planning a trip away can benefit from travel insurance. Whether you're booking a holiday abroad or setting off somewhere closer to home in your campervan, having a policy in place is vital to keeping you covered on your travels. Comfort travel insurance is suited to every type of traveller and holiday, including:

  • Travellers with pre-existing medical conditions
  • Solo or family holidays
  • Business travel
  • Backpack cover

Our Travel Insurance Cover

Choose between single trip, long-stay or annual multi-trip travel insurance that can be tailored to suit your holiday and your individual needs.

We cover a range of pre-existing medical conditions and dozens of sporting activities as standard. And with no age limit to our single trip policy, there’s nothing holding you back!

You’ll also benefit from our 24/7 claim line and round-the-clock medical assistance, should you need it. Included as standard:

  • Cancellation cover up to £10,000
  • Medical cover up to £10 million
  • Hospital benefit up to £1,000 (or £35 per day)
  • Personal accident £5,000
  • Passport and up to £250 cash
  • Delay up to £200 and missed departure up to £800
  • Legal expenses and assistance up to £25,000
  • Personal liability cover £2 Million

Optional extras for your travel insurance

Planning something a little different? you can hand-pick from a wide range of travel add-ons to make your trip that extra bit special, with additional cover for:

  • Winter sports
  • Golf
  • Cruise (Increased personal effects)
  • Additional leisure activities, including jet skiing, trekking, scuba diving, white water rafting and many more...

Why is it important to have travel insurance?

Travel insurance means you can take peace of mind with you wherever you go. From medical costs and stolen baggage to holiday cancellation and repatriation, you can be left seriously out of pocket by events you could never have seen coming. Our insurance protects you from unexpected costs caused by unforeseen problems on your holiday.

The cost of medical treatment abroad can be high, even if you're travelling with a GHIC, so it's best to purchase travel insurance before you set off. Even if you've left it a bit late, you can get covered right up until the day you travel.

What does our travel insurance cover?

Choose between single-trip, long-stay or annual multi-trip travel insurance that can be tailored to suit your holiday and your individual needs.

We cover a range of pre-existing medical conditions and dozens of sporting activities as standard. And with no age limit to our single-trip policy, there's nothing holding you back!

You'll also benefit from our 24/7 claim line and round-the-clock medical assistance, should you need it. Included as standard are:

  • Cancellation cover up to £10,000
  • Medical cover up to £10 million
  • Hospital benefit up to £1,000 (or £35 per day)
  • Personal accident cover £5,000
  • Passport and up to £250 cash
  • Delay up to £200 and missed departure up to £800
  • Legal expenses and assistance up to £25,000
  • Personal liability cover £2 million

Exclusions on our travel insurance policies:

Our travel insurance includes an extensive range of circumstances but some exclusions on our policies include:

  • Failing to declare any pre-existing medical conditions
  • Incidents involving alcohol, drugs and/or solvents
  • Travelling to a country, specific area or event against FCDO advice
  • Your own unlawful action or criminal proceedings
  • Changing your mind about travelling

Remember to always refer to your policy documents for details about exclusions and limitations.

How do I make a claim on my travel insurance?

In an ideal world, you won't ever need to make a claim – but sometimes accidents happen. In this case, experts are on hand 24/7 to provide the help you need. .

You can contact +44 203 475 3630 to discuss claims relating to medical assistance and repatriation.

You will need to provide the claims team with your name and policy number, alongside any other information requested. You should report an incident as soon as possible and call the emergency services if you need immediate medical assistance. Make sure that you keep any relevant documents that can be used as evidence for your claim, including receipts, photographs, correspondence and crime reference numbers.

Why choose Comfort for your travel insurance?

We are one of the UK's leading motorhome insurance and breakdown . Here are just a few reasons why you should choose us for your policy:

  • We're an award-winning insurance provider and have won the Motorhome Provider of the Year award on 11 occasions
  • We've built strong partnerships with some of the UK's leading insurance companies, such as Aviva and DAS. That means you know you're getting comprehensive, reliable insurance.
  • We're authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300281.

Do I need travel insurance for holidays in the UK?

Thanks to the NHS, you won't need the medical cover but having some holiday insurance on your staycation is a smart idea. Missed transport cover is useful if you're catching an internal flight, along with additional water-sports cover if you're driving down to the coast in your campervan.

Travel insurance FAQs

Technically, no. It is not a legal requirement to travel with holiday insurance, whether you're jetting off abroad or travelling within the UK in your motorhome. Unforeseen incidents can play havoc on your holiday plans, though, so purchasing a policy from Comfort gives you the peace of mind that only comprehensive cover can bring.

Per the UK government, the cost of medical treatment for a broken leg in Spain and emergency medical repatriation back to the UK is around £15,000. Without travel insurance, you would be liable to pay the entirety of these costs yourself.

Some countries may have entry requirements for travel insurance with COVID-19 cover, so it's important to check this before you travel.