About Us

Incorporated in the UK in March 1992 and exclusively owned and operated by two New  Zealanders, Mike Corless and Stuart Mitchell, Downunder Insurance began life as a provider of motor insurance products to non-UK residents, which was extrememly difficult to find (and still is!). Our 'Landmark Policy' is still going strong 11 years down the line, helping Aussie's, Kiwi's, Safa's and other travellers and backpackers to become mobile in the UK and Europe.

The company expanded rapidly throughout the nineties and whereas originally set up to assist young Australasians with general motor insurance Downunder Insurance has now expanded into travel, household and commercial business insurance.

As a result of communication and consultation with our many young customers over the years, it became blatantly obvious by the mid nineties that the way forward for Downunder was development of a travel insurance package targeting the young adventure traveller that were affordable and provided a good level of cover, as most products available were overpriced and aimed at the family market.

Downunder were one of the first companies in the UK to offer a direct holiday insurance package, tailor made for the long haul backpacking and gap year customer with a quality product at affordable premiums. Over the years we have continued to source the best policies at the best premiums for both Uk and overseas travellers.

Online Travel Insurance

As a result of the success of our travel products in the UK, Downunder New Zealand was set up in February 2000 to provide a direct sell holiday insurance both online and in house, directly targeting the thousands of young Kiwis travelling worldwide every year.

Downunder NZ was the first direct sell product to launch in the antipodean marketplace, and at the same time we launched our online business in Australia which is supported by the New Zealand office.

If you would lik e to become affiliated with Downunder Insurance, you can join our affiliate program at Clixgalore or contact us on info@duinsure.com.