Travel insurance companies offer their products for purchase on their own websites to make it easy for travelers to purchase their plans. You can also use a comparison site, which works the same as a flight comparison site like Expedia or Orbitz, to make your travel insurance purchase.
While each website is designed a little differently, they all ask for a few up-front details about your travel plans: when you’re going, how much it will cost, and where you’re going, before displaying a list of travel insurance plans to fit your needs.
Whether buying directly from a travel insurance company or purchasing through a comparison site, you can get immediate quotes, pay with a credit card, and receive an e-mail with your purchase confirmation and travel insurance plan documents.
No price difference when using a comparison site
You won’t pay any more for your plan if you purchase it from a comparison site versus purchasing it directly from the provider. Similar to your home or auto insurance, a comparison site is an ‘agent’ for the travel insurance company, earning a commission for assisting with your purchase. Either way, the price is the same for you.
Benefits of buying through a comparison site
A comparison site gives you access to many plans offered by a number of different travel insurance providers.