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About Columbus Direct and Lloyd's
Columbus Direct Travel Insurance Pty Limited (ABN 99 107 050 582) ("Columbus Direct") is an Australian Financial Services Licence holder (No. 246636), authorised to provide general financial product advice and deal in general insurance products.
Columbus Direct travel insurance policies are underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd's (the insurers). Lloyd's is the world's leading specialist insurance and reinsurance market. Lloyd's reputation is founded on its 300 year history, its flexibility and the unrivalled expertise of its underwriters.
Under a binding authority with the insurers, Columbus Direct is authorised by them to arrange, issue, vary and cancel those travel insurance products on their behalf. The insurers can be contacted c/o Lloyd's General Representative, Suite 2, Level 21 Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
General Insurance Code of Practice
The Insurance Council of Australia Limited has developed the General Insurance Code of Practice (the Code) which is a self-regulatory code for adoption by insurers. Both Columbus Direct and Lloyd’s support and comply with the Code and embrace its objectives of raising the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry. To find out more go to www.codeofpractice.com.au.
Lloyd’s is a member of the Insurance Council of New Zealand. Both Lloyd’s and Columbus Direct support its Fair Insurance Code.