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AXA Travel Insurance

Essential Travel Limited have teamed up with AXA Insurance UK plc in the past, but are now underwritten by White Horse Insurance Ireland Limited.

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AXA Travel Insurance

IMPORTANT

Please note that as of 17th June 2010 AXA no longer underwrite insurance policies for Essential Travel. All policies purchased before this date are still valid until their designated end date. For any enquiries related to your insurance policy underwritten by AXA, please contact AXA on 0844 826 2674.


Our former underwriter, AXA, is a world leader in financial protection and wealth management, with major operations in Western Europe, North America and the Asia/Pacific area.

AXA employs 170,000 people worldwide and has major operations in Europe, North America and the Asia/Pacific area. Over 67 million individuals and businesses worldwide have placed their trust in AXA to insure their property (cars, homes, belongings); provide health and personal protection for their families or employees; and to manage their personal or corporate assets.

AXA Insurance is the third largest UK general insurer and is the number one travel insurance provider in the UK.

AXA Insurance UK Plc is also an award winning travel insurance provider winning Silver for Best Travel Insurance Company in the 2008 British Travel Industry Awards.

White Horse Insurance Ireland Limited

From 17th June 2010, all Essential Travel insurance policies will be underwritten by White Horse Insurance Ireland Limited.

White Horse is licensed in the Republic of Ireland to underwrite most non-life classes of insurance throughout the European Union. Regulated by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA), it is a member of the Dublin International Insurance &Management Association (DIMA). White Horse works closely with it's strategic partner, Discovery Insurance Services, to offer it's customers maximum protection for their travels.

White Horse Insurance Ireland Limited was established in 1999 and are a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook Group plc. Aiming to become the market leader in the provision of travel insurance, you can certainly count on this company to provide you with optimal, tailor-made travel insurance solutions.

White Horse Insurance underwrites an impressive list of household names including the majority of companies that form part of the Thomas Cook Group plc. Some of these big names are as follows: Going Places, Panorama Ireland Airtours, Business Travel Management, Direct Holidays Ireland &UK, and The Cruise Store.