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Bungee Jumping Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip and want to do a Bungee Jump, then it is a good idea to have a Travel Insurance policy in place before you leave your home. To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk Summary of…
If you are planning a trip and want to do a Bungee Jump, then it is a good idea to have a Travel Insurance policy in place before you leave your home.
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- History of Bungee Jumping
- Common Injuries
- Pre Existing Medical Conditions
- European and Worldwide Residents
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Personal Baggage | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Standard Excess* | £100 | £50 | £35 |
*The excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions of this policy offered by JS Travel Insurance.
This Travel Insurance policy for Bungee Jumping is underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Travel Insurance Facilities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
History of Bungee Jumping
The first modern day Bungee Jump was in 1979.
Four Oxford University Students jumped off Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol using nylon braided rubber shock cords and dressed in top hats and tails.
Several million successful jumps have taken place worldwide since 1980.
More than 650,000 people have taken the plunge from the historic Kawarau Bridge in New Zealand.
Common Injuries
Bungee Jumping is an extreme sport and injuries can occur. There is a wide spectrum of possible injuries during a jump.
There have also been some fatalities resulting from the miscalculation of rope length and other factors.
It's therefore important that when ever you go Bungee Jumping to make sure that you have a licensed professional to check your equipment and prepare you for your jump.
Only jump from established, licensed sites which are subject to governing guidelines and regular safest checks.
Pre Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to do a Bungee Jump(s) whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy.
When prompted you should select Hazardous Activity Pack B.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
European and Worldwide Residents
World Nomads offers Travel Insurance if you are a Resident of another European or Worldwide country and you are planning to take part in Bungee Jumping whilst on your trip.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
