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One night free' in a UK hotel with Direct Line travel insurance

Customers purchasing an annual travel insurance policy with Direct Line, between now and the end of April 2013, will receive a completely free night away at a UK hotel for themselves and someone special.

Tom Bishop, head of travel insurance at Direct Line comments: "We know our customers are pressed for time and are looking to stretch their holiday budgets as far as possible. This is why our ‘One Night Free’ gift is the perfect way for our customers to make the most of their money and their spare time."

Customers will be issued with a letter upon taking out their annual travel insurance policy with instructions on how to claim their ‘One Night Free’ gift. Once the gift has been claimed, Direct Line will issue a directory of participating hotels and a unique reference number to quote when booking the free night.

Terms and conditions

  • Offer is available for new business Annual Travel Insurance quotes obtained between 05/04/13 - 30/04/13 which are subsequently purchased and held for a minimum of 14 days.
  • Customers need to respond to their invitation to claim within 30 days, but the One Night Free offer is valid until 30th September 2014.
  • Go to http://faqs.directline.com/terms/disclaimers/travel-insurance-offer for full terms and conditions.

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Notes to editors
For further information please contact
Claire Foster
PR Manager
Direct Line
claire.foster@directlinegroup.co.uk 
0208 285 8682
07900 217 264

Direct Line

Started in 1985, Direct Line became the first UK insurance company to use the telephone as its main channel of communication. It provides motor, home, travel and pet insurance cover direct to customers by phone or on-line.

Direct Line general insurance policies are underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, Registered office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ. Registered in England and Wales no 1179980. U K Insurance Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Direct Line and UK Insurance limited are both part of Direct Line Insurance Group plc.

Customers can find out more about Direct Line products or get a quote by calling 0845 246 3761 or visiting 

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