New Zealand travel insurer joins growing comparison

Friday, 27 February 2015, 2:09 pm
Press Release: Compare Travel Insurance

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New Zealand travel insurer joins growing comparison

2015 is off to a flying start for New Zealand’s leading travel insurance comparisoncomparetravelinsurance.co.nz with new insurer NZ-travel-insurance being the latest insurer to be added to its panel.

Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz expanded their list of travel insurance brands in January with the addition of two new partners. Worldcare was added in the first week of January, and today they welcome new online travel insurance brand www.NZ-travel-insurance.com.au.

Natalie Ball, Director, comparetravelinsurance.co.nz said:

“We are thrilled to be adding NZ-travel-insurance to our panel of providers. Their online products are competitively priced in the market, which widens the choice of great value policies available to our customers.”

“We’ve seen some big improvements to our site recently - and the number of people researching theirtravel insurance through our site has tripled in the last month.” says Director, Natalie Ball.

The shifts in researching habits in New Zealand are proving an opportunity for the site powered byCompare Insurance.

The success of their travel insurance comparison www.comparetravelinsurance.co.nz has also sparked heightened competition. Life Direct is expected to launch a travel insurance comparison in February.

Based on the success of their Australian travel insurance comparison, Comparetravelinsurance.co.nzexpect consumers that jump on board will result in returning customers.

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"Our comparison saves travellers time and money. Why visit several websites and fill in multiple quote forms when you can compare many quotes in one place". Ball concluded.

Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz have some additional big name partners in the pipeline for 2015 and are actively seeking more travel insurance providers to jump join the panel and reap the rewards of their effective channel.

Anna Henwood, Digital Product Manager APAC, NZ-travel-insurance.co.nz said:

“We are very excited about NZ-Travel-Insurance, our new online travel insurance brand powered by Allianz and STA Travel. Launching with Comparetravelinsurance.com.au will allow us to reach more customers and allow them to enjoy the savings and benefits our online-exclusive policies offer.”

About NZ-travel-insurance

NZ-travel-insurance provides affordable and comprehensive travel insurance so all New Zealanders can travel overseas knowing they are covered for the unexpected. Powered by STA Travel and underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited you get the best of both worlds - a company with over 35 years’ experience making travel affordable, and the world-class customer service and support from the Allianz team.

Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz Panel

Whilst you don’t get a comparison of all providers in the market (yet), theComparetravelinsurance.co.nz site compares a vast range of basic and comprehensive policies. Their site is suitable for singles, families, backpackers, skiers and seniors, offering cover for all destinations and trip lengths. The site currently compares the following 8 travel insurance brands1Cover, American Express, Compass Travel Insurance, Columbus Direct, DUinsure, NZ-travel-insurance, STA Travel and Worldcare. Comparisons are default ranked according to price and users have the ability to sort by popular cover levels.

About comparetravelinsurance.co.nz

Comparetravelinsurance.co.nz is New Zealand’s leading comparison site solely focussed on travel insurance. The site is owned and operated by CoverDirect NZ Limited (INC 3526051) and the quote engine is powered by Compare Insurance.

Their comparison provides unbiased travel insurance information making it easy to compare travel insurance quotes, policies and levels of cover in a few simple steps. Best of all, their service is free! Their quote engine will provide you with the same great price that you will get by going direct to the insurers site.

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