Why buy travel insurance from World First?

When you get an online travel insurance quote and buy cover from World First you can be sure of excellent cover and first class service backed by the worldwide travel insurance specialists with over 30 years holiday, travel and insurance experience. We aim to offer excellent value deals that give you great cover whilst saving you money.

Up to £10 million medical cover
24-hour multi-lingual emergency helpline with legal advice
Quick safe and secure online travel insurance quotes and cover
14-day premium refund guarantee
Cover for anything from 3 days to a year
Cover for most pre existing medical conditions
Over 75 sports included for free and upgrade options for other hazardous activities
Specialists since 1973

Looking for a cheap travel insurance policy?

If you are looking to compare us against the plethora of cheap travel insurance you have found on the Internet, just remember that World First are specialists and provide quality cover where peace of mind for your holiday comes as standard. Comparison sites can offer some great deals, but you may not be buying the best cover, especially if you are have medical problems or are looking for over 65 travel insurance.

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Please use the PDF links below for a full summary of policy cover plus the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies we offer. Medical screening is required for all travellers needing insurance for pre-existing medical conditions. Cover and premiums are subject to acceptance. Please also read our Terms of Business.

Backpacking and gap year cover

Our backpacker travel insurance for gap year travellers automatically covers over 150 sports and activities including white water rafting, scuba diving, windsurfing and bungee jumping. And our policies can be changed if your plans change whilst you’re travelling. If things do go wrong, help is only a phone call away with our 24-hour emergency assistance service. Unfortunately, we cannot cover manual work, but can provide cover for working in restaurants, teaching, voluntary and chalet maid work.

Annual multi trip insurance

We can insure anyone up to the age of 79 on our multi trip policies and offer cheap annual travel insurance cover for trips lasting up to 31 or 62 days at a time, with further discounts for couples and families. And ski travel insurance for skiing and snowboard holidays. Plus cover for luggage loss, travel delays, personal liability, and legal fees. You name it.

Single trip cover

Whether you are planning a weekend break, a 2 week family holiday or a once in a lifetime experience in South Africa, World First can cut the cost of your single trip travel insurance premiums. It covers anything from a day to a year. Or if you are planning more than one trip and taking the whole family, then check out our annual family travel insurance policies.