About Us

Collinson Insurance Group is the insurance division of The Collinson Group, a privately owned global organisation that uses data, customer insight & marketing concepts to the benefit of its companies, clients & their customers.

Collinson Insurance Group is centred around 4 primary divisions, which operate in the UK and internationally:

1. Retail - We sell travel insurance and other insurances direct to consumers via a number of brands, including Columbus direct, Club Direct, Preferential, Travel Insurance Web, Insure For All and others. Columbus Direct has covered over 11 million people in the last decade, selling to over 40 countries around the world. 
2. Underwriting - PTI Experts in underwriting travel and personal accident insurance. PTI also underwrites other classes of insurance covering general personal risks, such as health insurance. Optimum Underwriting Limited – One of the UK’s leading Travel Insurance Underwriting Agencies.
3. Broking - Collinson Insurance Brokers Ltd is an International Insurance and Reinsurance Broker at Lloyd's providing knowledge and innovative insurance solutions for a wide range of clients worldwide both group and externally.Preferential Insurance Services Limited was established is 1996 and specialise in providing solutions to the Travel Trade, Financial Services and Affinity Group sectors. 
4. Niche insurance
   
   1. Specialist Markets - Trinity Specialist insurance for Armed Forces, as well as expat communities such as teachers.
   2. Niche development - Astrenska Niche product development for sale online.
   3. Medical Screening – MediQuote. Medical screening and specialists in travel for the elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions.