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Tesco Instant Travel Insurance January sale

20% off annual travel cover and 10% off single trip cover

Travel Insurance

04/01/07

Tesco Instant Travel Insurance January sale

Tesco Instant Travel Insurance is offering travellers a cool winter bargain by slashing a massive 20% off all annual travel policies purchased in store.

All single trip policies bought in store have also been cut by 10%.
The sale is on till 30 January 2007 and is welcome news for all holidaymakers who want quality cover at a great price. Buying could not be simpler as the truly form free cover is bought quickly and easily at the checkouts.
 
Customers don't have to be travelling imminently to take advantage of the great deals on offer. Single trip policies can be specified for a later date and annual policies cover all trips taken in the next 12 months.
 
Allan Burns, Head of Tesco Travel Insurance comments; "Whether we are planning to take to slopes on a winter sports holiday or head to sunnier climes and relax by a swimming pool, we all view travel insurance as the necessary and frequently expensive aspect of holidays. By using efficient sales routes through Tesco stores we are able to pass on savings to our customers, giving them more cash to spend on holiday."
 
Below is an example of the savings available to customers during the Tesco Instant Travel Insurance January sale:

 
1 Person
Couple
Family
Annual Multi-Trips Worldwide
(including winter sports)
£55.99
(was £69.99)
£85.59
was
£106.99)
£96.79
(was £120.99)
Winter Sports Europe for 1 week
(1 trip up to 8 days)
£33.29
(was £36.99)
£61.19
(was £67.99)
£67.49
(was £74.99)

In addition, all Tesco Clubcard holders who buy an annual travel policy during the sale period will also receive 1000 Clubcard points.
 
Existing policies can be renewed online and direct debit payment options are also available.
 
For further details call 0845 300 66 00 or log on to www.tesco.com.
 
For further information:
Monica McCormack, Tesco Personal Finance
0131 523 5533
 
Georgia Dempsey, Haggie Hepburn
0207 334 7777
 
Notes to Editors:
  • The in-store Instant Travel Insurance range is designed to meet the needs of most travellers, and includes European and Worldwide travel, single trip or annual policies with cover for families, couples or single travellers. Those with more specific requirements should call the travel insurance centre for an individually tailored quote.
  • Single trip policies can be bought up to 11 months ahead of date of travel.
  • Over one million Tesco Travel Insurance policies have been sold since launch in 1997
  • Tesco Travel Insurance is one of the top 10 travel insurers in the UK
  • Tesco Travel Insurance is provided and underwitten by UK Insurance Ltd.
  • Tesco qualify for Tesco Instant Travel Insurance customers must:
  • have a Clubcard which is registered on the system
  • have no pre-existing medical conditions
  • be 64 or under