When purchasing travel insurance in Australia or anywhere for that matter, it's always best to shop around. However, at the same time you don't want to be actually visiting numerous insurance companies. These days it's so much easier to complete this rather onerous task online. And if you buy insurance online you'll find that it is actually cheaper. That's right - cheap insurance online! To save you time we have investigated online insurance companies and have chosen just two. Global Travel Insurance and Travel Insurance Direct. Both of these insurance companies are very reputable. We have used both of them ourselves, made a claim and were extremely satisfied with services provided. The rates you will find with these companies are very competitive and for the service and convenience provided will be very hard to beat. Both companies are able to offer discount travel insurance both within Australia and worldwide. Happy holidaying.