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TOP 10 Travel Insurance Companies

2009-10-15T05:01:00.001-07:00

TOP 10 TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANIES

NO # 1

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Direct Travel Insurance

Welcome to Direct Travel Insurance

Established in 1993, Direct Travel Insurance has now insured 8m people and provided winter sports insurance for 1.4m skiers. We continue to be recommended in many holiday insurance press articles and our travel insurance policies have also received awards and recognition from both a leading consumer magazine, which has awarded us a ‘Best Buy’ status for the last twelve consecutive years, and Defaqto, an independent financial research company. You can be confident in choosing us to insure your trip.

Our promise to you – Cheap travel insurance

We provide a wide range of policies, including cheap holiday insurance, so you can find the cover that suits you. We can offer single trip cover and annual travel insurance for holidays and business travel. Backpacker insurance and ski insurance is also available. All our policies are underwritten by AIG UK Ltd and we strive to keep our premiums as low as possible, while offering great cover. Our policies include 24 hour access to our Emergency Assistance line and Talking Nurses service. We also provide a fully integrated Claims Handling Service located at our offices in West Sussex.

Website:

http://www.direct-travel.co.uk/

NO #2

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Insure and go

Insure and Go Travel Insurance

Travel insurance specialist InsureandGo was set up with one main aim - to provide convenient high value cover at the lowest prices possible.

Today, we are still as passionate about this aim and our focussed approach means that we continually review our extensive range of policies to provide you with competitvely priced, comprehensive yet flexible cover that meets your individual needs.

So, whether it's for a one off holiday or if you travel many times over the year, if you're off backpacking before university or you're retired and looking to explore the world; if you're after winter sports cover or if it's for a business trip, a wedding abroad or a golfing weekend away, we have a policy at the right price to ensure you have the peace of mind that you are covered for the unexpected while you're away.

The UK's Number 1

Insureandgo now insures over 2 million people each year for leisure holidays, business trips and long stay travel insurance.

See how we compare against other leading providers.

Website:

http://www.insureandgo.com/

NO #3

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Travel Plan direct insurance

About us

Travelplan Direct is a leading provider of travel insurance offering comprehensive cover at extremely competitive prices. As part of Travellers Protection Services Limited, established in 1989, we insure over 2 million travellers every year.

The highest levels of customer service

You can speak to an insurance expert at our dedicated Contact Centre seven days a week and we place a heavy emphasis on training and investment in our single most precious asset – people!

Please ring us on 0844 412 3110 . Lines are open:

8am to 8pm weekdays
9am to 1pm Saturdays and Sundays

Cash Back Promise

Our policy of making sure our customers always come first is ensured by our unique Claims Charter, which guarantees the professional and rapid settlement of all valid claims. Our Cash Back Promise is your reassurance that we aim to settle all claims within seven working days of receiving all the relevant paperwork. If we fail, we will pay you cash compensation upon application.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our firm reference number is 311788. We are required by the Financial Services Authority to give you some key facts about our insurance services – please click here to see them

Website:

http://www.travelplandirectinsurance.com/

NO #4

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AA Travel Insurance

About AA Travel Insurance

At AA Travel Insurance our goal is make sure that you get a good deal on travel insurance, so that whether you are travelling for business or pleasure you will always be covered.

Our secure website allows you to buy travel insurance online in just a few minutes, or if you prefer to talk to someone why not contact our UK based call centre? Our call agents are available today from 8:00am to 9:00pm

AA Travel Insurance is a division of Drakefield Insurance Services Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. (Firm Registration No. 312317). Drakefield Insurance Services Limited is part of The AA.

Website:

http://www.aatravelinsurance.com/

NO #5

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1 Stop Travel Insurance

About 1Stop Travel Insurance

1Stop has been providing travel insurance to residents of the UK since 2000, and has covered over 350,000 satisfied customers since that time.

1Stop Travel Insurance is a division of Drakefield Insurance Services Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Drakefield Insurance Services Limited is part of the Acromas group of companies which includes the AA and Saga.

Regulations and standards

Drakefield Insurance Services is commited to providing good service and as such we are members of or authorised by the following groups and organisations.

Financial Services Authority

ABTA - The Travel Association

Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Know Before You Go campaign

Institute of Travel and Tourism

Association of Travel Insurance Intermediaries

Our online service

Our website is designed to be safe, secure and easy to use. You can get a quote in a matter of seconds, tailor that quote for your specific needs and then buy online for instant cover.

1Stoptravelinsurance.co.uk is Verisign Secured to ensure the security of ecommerce transactions and other confidential information.

Our UK based call centre - Open 7 days a week

If you would prefer to talk to a real person when arranging your insurance our friendly sales team, based in Essex, is waiting for your call.

Call us on 0844 482 0808 and a member of our team will personally take you through the process of buying appropriate cover.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition we can provide professional medical screening to ensure that you have the correct policy to cover you.

Our commitment to you

The staff and management at 1Stop Travel Insurance are committed to ensuring that we deliver travel insurance at a competitive prices. We believe we do, and we continue to listen to our customers and constantly strive to improve all aspects of our service. We endeavor to be friendly and professional at all times and our priority is to make sure that all our customers have a good experience when they purchase travel insurance from 1Stop, whether online or by phone. If you have any feed back on our service please email us:

feedback@1stoptravelinsurance.co.uk

Data protection and your privacy

Drakefield Insurance Services Limited respects your privacy. Please read our privacy statement for full details on how we will process and store your personal information.

Privacy Statement

Website:

http://www.1stoptravelinsurance.co.uk/

NO #6

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Marks and Spencer Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

Single trip or annual multi-trip cover – go away with a great value policy
Two cover options – Premier or Standard
Independent Traveller included with Premier annual multi-trip cover
Medical expenses up to £10,000,000*
Cancellation or curtailment costs up to £6,000*
Optional extra covers include baggage, winter sports, golf and business
M&S Cardholders receive 150 M&S points

* with Premier Cover, lower limits apply to Standard Cover

Generous cover for worry free travel

Our travel insurance gives you award winning cover, no matter how far or how often you travel. Simply choose the cover you want, and any optional extra covers that you need.

M&S Travel Insurance is provided by Axa Insurance UK plc.

More Information

Website:

http://www.1stoptravelinsurance.co.uk/

NO #7

COMPANY	DESCRIPTION
Go Travel Insurance	About Go Travel Insurance Regulations & Standards \| Our Promise of Service \| Data Protection & Your Privacy Feedback \| Contact Us \| Press \| Go Affiliate Programme \| Advertising Media \| Careers Go Travel Insurance is a division of Drakefield Insurance Services Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Firm Registration No. 312317). Go Travel Insurance has been successfully selling travel insurance online since 2000 attracting over 8,000 visits per day. Commitment to Our Customers At Go Travel Insurance we have a long standing commitment to you, our customers ensuring we deliver a good quality insurance product at a competitive price. We listen to our customers and are constantly striving to improve all aspects of our service and insurance product. Travel Insurance Online Our goal at Go Travel Insurance is to ensure that you have an easy and professional buying experience via the Internet, or our call centre. We have invested in a high level of security for any credit card or payment method; we work in partnership with Barclays Merchant Services and Worldpay to provide an efficient and secure online buying service. Use our website to buy a wide range of travel insurance products online quickly and securely. Whether you are looking for insurance for a single trip, or are seeking an annual multi trip travel insurance policy it can be bought online in just 5 easy steps. Winter Sports policies including ski and snowboard insurance are also available online, as well as, backpacker insurance, cruise holiday insurance and golf travel insurance. Travel Insurance through our Call Centre Go Travel Insurance has now made buying travel insurance for a holiday or business trip even easier to arrange either online or through our call centre in Basildon, Essex. In certain cases with more complex travel programmes or arrangements, you may not always be able to fit in to the usual online formula. For example, if you need to add winter sports or golf insurance cover to an annual travel insurance policy. In these instances we have a professionally trained sales team at our Essex office who will be happy to help you. A member of our team will personally take you through the process of buying appropriate cover. Our call centre is based in the UK to allow our team to relate to you and your insurance needs. Continual Improvement of Travel Insurance Products and Prices We strive to keep our business evolving both on line and offline to ensure our travel insurance products are good quality and competitively priced. Travel Insurance Experience & Expertise Amongst the Directors are members of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Institute of Insurance Brokers Registration Council. Go Travel Insurance has a knowledge and commitment to good value travel insurance and the training of quality telesales personnel. We are committed to the continual development of our team. More & More Customers are Recommending Go Travel Insurance Finally, once we have you as a customer we do not become complacent; it is just one of the first steps of the journey. Our customers are returning with their friends recognising that we do indeed deliver, it does what it says on the can – great value travel insurance. Go Travel Insurance Provides a Professional Service Go Travel Insurance is committed to providing a professional service of the highest standards to all of our customers.
Website:	http://www.gotravelinsurance.co.uk/

NO #8

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Primary Insurance Travel

About us

Primary is a leading provider of travel insurance. We pride ourselves on our low, low prices, our wide choice of cover and our friendly professional service all from a well-established company you know you can trust to bring you true peace of mind. Primary Travel Insurance is arranged by TPS (Insurance Admin Services) Limited, who were established in 1989 and have insured millions of customers on their travels.

The prime choice for travel cover

Our low cost, fully comprehensive travel insurance products lead the market. That’s because we constantly monitor the prices and policies offered by the travel insurance industry to ensure we always deliver great value. What’s more, you can get a quote and buy online in just seconds!

And our wide selection of optional extras – including golf cover, business cover, wintersports, removal of baggage cover, legal expenses, maximum trip upgrades and removal of excess – let you fine-tune your cover to meet your needs and budget

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Whatever your travel plans, we’ve got the best travel insurance packages for you. From Single Trip cover for individuals or groups to Multi-Trip Annual Travel cover for regular travellers, our complete range is highly competitive.

And whether it’s our Essentials travel cover or our Comprehensive option (providing a higher level of travel insurance cover) we’re here to offer you outstanding value wherever your travels may take you.

The prime choice for expert service

It’s good to know our experienced contact centre team will take great care of you every time you call. Then there’s our fantastic claims team who are here to handle any claim quickly and fairly. You’ll also find our Terms and Conditions clear and simple. And since we send your policy via email, there’s no waiting around – and no documents lost in the post!

You can speak to an insurance expert at our dedicated Contact Centre seven days a week and we place a heavy emphasis on training and investment in our single most precious asset – people!

Please call us on 0844 412 3111

Lines are open:

8am to 8pm weekdays

9am to 1pm Saturdays and Sundays

The prime choice for all your travel needs

As well as our low-cost travel insurance, we have also struck some great deals for you through selected partners to take care of a range of travel-related services. From booking airport parking and hotels to organising car hire, you’ll find everything you need right here.

The prime choice for other cover

As the No 1 name in insurance products, Primary Insurance can offer you so much more than just travel cover. You can also find low-cost home cover, wedding cover and landlord cover. So for the best value around, get an instant quote today from Primary Insurance.

The highest levels of customer service

Our policy of making sure our customers always come first is ensured by our unique Claims Charter, which guarantees the professional and rapid settlement of all valid claims.

Primary Travel Insurance is arranged by TPS (Insurance Admin Services) Limited who are registered in England Company number 2587396 at Cast House, Old Mill Business Park, Gibraltar Island Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1RJ.

Website:

http://www.primaryinsurance.co.uk/

NO #9

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Churchhill, Travel Insurance

About us

Churchill Insurance launched in 1989 as one of the UK's first direct motor insurers. In 1990, we started selling home insurance and, over the years, have extended our services, now offering car insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, breakdown cover, van insurance and motorcycle insurance.

We are a UK based company with all our call centres in the UK and sell insurance policies by phone and on the Internet.

In 2003, Churchill was acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and now forms part of the RBS Insurance division.

Our Values

People focused
Challenging
Passionate
Action orientated
Straightforward

Your Money Awards 2007

Once again, Churchill triumphed at this year’s Your Money Awards, which took place on 12th July 2007. Churchill won awards in the following categories:

Best Online Motor Insurance Provider
Best Online Home and Contents Insurance Provider

These awards are in addition to 5 others that we have previously won over the last 3 years:

Best Motor Insurance Provider 2006
Best Online Motor Insurance Provider 2006
Best Online Travel Insurance Provider 2006
Best Home and Contents Insurance Provider 2005
Best Online Home and Contents Insurance Provider 2004

The awards are short listed by a panel of Your Money readers. Readers then rate the providers on service and product quality. We're extremely pleased to be recognised by consumers in this way and will make sure we maintain our high standards of customer service and quality products.

Customer Satisfaction

We aim to provide the best possible customer service and that's why we call 1,000 customers every month to ensure that we are delivering on our promises and constantly improving what we do. Read more about our Customer Satisfaction Surveys.

Investors in People

In a business like ours, it's the people who play the biggest part in our success. At Churchill, we're committed to helping our staff and encourage people to be the best at what they do. We provide tailored, targeted learning activities which aid effective performance and also encourage the desire to achieve full potential.

In recognition of our dedication to the management and development of our people, Churchill holds the nationally recognised "Investors in People" Standard. Investors in People is the national Standard which sets out a level of good practice for training and development of people to achieve business goals.

The brand

The bulldog was used for the first time in advertising in 1994. Less than 2 years later, the Nodding Dog™ brand was born and was an instant hit. 2005 saw a refresh of the brand, although the dog remains firmly at the heart of it.

Nodding Dogs™ can be ordered from this website and include discounts for existing Churchill policyholders.

Churchill.com

Churchill.com was launched in 2000 and provides an alternative route for customers to find out information and get a quote. The website contains policy information about all our products and gets hundreds of thousands of hits each month from customers looking to Churchill for a cheaper quote.

Online discounts are available for Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance, Breakdown Cover and Van Insurance.

Website:

http://www.churchill.com/

NO #10

COMPANY	DESCRIPTION
AVIVA Annual Multitrip	Get the Aviva Deal However often you travel in a year, Aviva annual travel insurance offers great value and will have you covered from as little as £38. Having an annual travel insurance policy from Aviva, means you won’t need to buy a separate policy each time you travel – which is one less thing to worry about. We offer a wide range of additional cover options so you can tailor your annual multi trip travel insurance to suit your needs. View a summary of travel insurance cover here. It’s quick and easy to get an annual travel insurance quote, and you get 10% off when you purchase online. Here are some of the other advantages of Aviva annual travel insurance: Emergency medical and associated expenses cover up to £10,000,000 Legal expenses and advice cover up to £25,000 We insure individuals, couples, families and groups of up to 9 people Optional cover for multiple trips of up to 45, 60, or 90 days duration Optional covers for winter sports, scuba diving, business trips (clerical and administrative tasks only), and golfing equipment Cover available for European and Worldwide destinations 24 hour access to our Travel Assistance advice line Travel insurance premiums based on an individual aged 19–59 with no medical conditions, no baggage cover or other cover options travelling to Europe. Annual multi–trip travel insurance premium is based on a maximum trip duration of 31 days. The price you pay will depend on individual circumstances and travel insurance cover chosen. Price includes 10% online discount.
Website:	http://www.aviva.co.uk

TOP 10 LAW FIRM IN AMERICA

2009-10-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

Baker & McKenzie

Ranked #1 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Baker & McKenzie
Base City:	Chicago, IL
Base Region:	Midwest
Website:	http://www.bakernet.com
Total # of Attorneys:	3,300
Total # of Partners:	1,136
Total # of Equity Partners:	657 (19.9%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	479 (14.5%)
Total # of Associates:	2,173 (65.8%)
Other Attorneys:	N/A (N/A)
Associate Salary:	$97,000 - $125,000

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DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary

Ranked #2 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary
Base City:	Chicago, IL
Base Region:	Midwest
Website:	http://www.dlapiper.com
Total # of Attorneys:	3,159
Total # of Partners:	1,134
Total # of Equity Partners:	854 (27%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	280 (8.9%)
Total # of Associates:	1,917 (60.7%)
Other Attorneys:	109 (3.5%)
Associate Salary:	$95,000 - $125,000

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Jones Day

Ranked #3 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Jones Day
Base City:	Washington, DC
Base Region:	Middle Atlantic
Website:	http://www.jonesday.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	2,297
Total # of Partners:	646
Total # of Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	1,455 (63.3%)
Other Attorneys:	196 (8.5%)
Associate Salary:	$110,000 - $125,000

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White & Case

Ranked #4 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	White & Case
Base City:	New York, NY
Base Region:	Middle Atlantic
Website:	http://www.whitecase.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,983
Total # of Partners:	385
Total # of Equity Partners:	283 (14.3%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	102 (5.1%)
Total # of Associates:	1,139 (57.4%)
Other Attorneys:	459 (23.1%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $125,000

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Latham & Watkins

Ranked #5 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Latham & Watkins
Base City:	New York, NY
Base Region:	Middle Atlantic
Website:	http://www.lw.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,840
Total # of Partners:	527
Total # of Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	1,234 (67.1%)
Other Attorneys:	80 (4.3%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $125,000

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Ranked #6 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Base City:	New York, NY
Base Region:	Middle Atlantic
Website:	http://www.skadden.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,790
Total # of Partners:	393
Total # of Equity Partners:	393 (22%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	1,306 (73%)
Other Attorneys:	91 (5.1%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $140,000

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Sidley Austin Brown & Wood

Ranked #7 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Sidley Austin Brown & Wood
Base City:	Chicago, IL
Base Region:	Midwest
Website:	http://www.sidley.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,584
Total # of Partners:	597
Total # of Equity Partners:	597 (37.7%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	835 (52.7%)
Other Attorneys:	152 (9.6%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $125,000

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Greenberg Traurig

Ranked #8 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Greenberg Traurig
Base City:	Miami, FL
Base Region:	South
Website:	http://www.gtlaw.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,482
Total # of Partners:	650
Total # of Equity Partners:	376 (25.4%)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	274 (18.5%)
Total # of Associates:	636 (42.9%)
Other Attorneys:	196 (13.2%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $125,000

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Mayer Brown, Rowe & Maw

Ranked #9 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Mayer Brown, Rowe & Maw
Base City:	Chicago, IL
Base Region:	Midwest
Website:	http://www.mayerbrown.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,292
Total # of Partners:	550
Total # of Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	643 (49.8%)
Other Attorneys:	99 (7.7%)
Associate Salary:	N/A - $125,000

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Ranked #10 of the 250 Largest Law Firms

Firm Overview
Firm:	Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Base City:	Philadelphia, PA
Base Region:	Middle Atlantic
Website:	http://www.morganlewis.com/
Total # of Attorneys:	1,281
Total # of Partners:	471
Total # of Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Non-Equity Partners:	N/A (N/A)
Total # of Associates:	683 (53.3%)
Other Attorneys:	127 (9.9%)
Associate Salary:	$105,000 - $125,000

World and Caribbean News

TOP 10 Travel Insurance Companies

TOP 10 TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANIES

Direct Travel Insurance

Welcome to Direct Travel Insurance

Our promise to you – Cheap travel insurance

Insure and go

Insure and Go Travel Insurance

The UK's Number 1

Travel Plan direct insurance

About us

The highest levels of customer service

Cash Back Promise

AA Travel Insurance

About AA Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance - Get a Quote

Travel Insurance - Policy Information

Travel Insurance Hints & Tips

Travel Extras

1 Stop Travel Insurance

About 1Stop Travel Insurance

Regulations and standards

Our online service

Our UK based call centre - Open 7 days a week

Our commitment to you

Data protection and your privacy

Marks and Spencer Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

Generous cover for worry free travel

Go Travel Insurance

About Go Travel Insurance

Commitment to Our Customers

Travel Insurance Online

Travel Insurance through our Call Centre

Continual Improvement of Travel Insurance Products and Prices

Travel Insurance Experience & Expertise

More & More Customers are Recommending Go Travel Insurance

Go Travel Insurance Provides a Professional Service

Primary Insurance Travel

About us

Churchhill, Travel Insurance

About us

Our Values

Your Money Awards 2007

Customer Satisfaction

Investors in People

The brand

Churchill.com

AVIVA Annual Multitrip

Get the Aviva Deal

TOP 10 LAW FIRM IN AMERICA