What Travel Insurance
Policy is right for me?
Our single trip policy is ideal for short breaks, family holidays or over 65 travel insurance. If you plan to travel more than once in any 12 month period annual travel insurance may be cheaper.
If you are a frequent traveler and require a multi-trip policy our annual travel insurance provides 12 months cover, allowing you to travel up to 30 days at a time.
Planning on backpacking? Our backpackers travel insurance allows you to work abroad and provides cover for up to 12 months.
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL LTD
21 Ganton Street
London
W1F 9BN
1 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) The FSA is the independent watchdog that regulates financial services. It requires us to give you the ability to print this document. Use this document to decide if our services are right for you.
2 Our travel insurance products are provided by AXA Insurance UK PLC
3 You will not receive advice or a recommendation from us. We may ask some questions to narrow down the selection of products that we will provide details on. You will then need to make your own choice about how to proceed.
4 There will be no fee payable to us. You will receive a quotation which will tell you about any other fees relating to any particular insurance policy.
5 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL LIMITED, 21 Ganton Street, London, W1F 9BN is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our FSA number is 300175. Our permitted business is arranging general insurance contracts. You can check this on the FSA's Register by visiting www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
6 Ownership; No insurer owns any of our share capital.
7 What to do if you have a complaint If you wish to register a complaint, please contact us. Write to Essential Travel Limited, 21 Ganton Street, London, W1F 9BN. Telephone 0870 343 0014 If you cannot settle with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
8 Are we covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet our obligations. This depends on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim. Insurance advising and arranging is covered for 100% of the first £2,000 and 90% of the remainder of the claim, without any upper limit. Further information about compensation scheme arrangements is available from the FSCS.