Claims | Making a claim

Please note: The Claims & Assistance lines below apply to policies purchased via the internet only

For Classic and Deluxe policy holders only – Premier policy holders see separate section below

If you wish to make a claim on a Classic or Deluxe policy, contact us on:
Telephone: 01702 423386
Fax: 01702 351957
Or Write to : Preferential Administration Services, 6th Floor, Central House, Clifftown Road,
Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS11AB. Please quote your policy number.

If you require emergency medical or travel expenses whilst abroad call: +44 (0)870 942 0361

When contacting the claims handler, please have the following information to hand:

  • Quote Preferential Direct Internet
  • Policy number
  • Resort and country visited
  • Value of the claim
  • Brief circumstances
  • Travel dates
  • Incident date

Failure to have the above information at hand, may result in the settlement of your claim being delayed

For Premier policy holders only

If you wish to make a claim on your Premier policy, please telephone the appropriate telephone number below:

If you require emergency medical or travel expenses whilst abroad - +44 (0)208 763 4859

For any other claims (apart from Legal Expenses) or to obtain a claim form contact us on
Telephone: 01702 423385
Fax: 01702 351957

Or write to: Preferential Member Services, 6th Floor, Central House, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1AB. Please quote your policy number

If your claim is under the Legal Expenses section then please contact:
First Assist Insurance Services Limited, Marshall’s Court, Marshall’s Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4DU. Telephone 020 8652 1313


This site is intended for residents of the United Kingdom or Channel Islands only. Preferential Direct Limited is an Insurance Intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for travel insurance products. They are entered in the Financial Services Register number 308036 For more information you may visit www.fsa.gov.uk/register. Preferential Direct Ltd, Registered in England 3375210 Registered Office: 12 Mill St, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6XU. This insurance is arranged by UK Underwriting Limited on behalf of the insurer, AXA Insurance UK plc. UK Underwriting Limited and AXA Insurance UK plc are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.