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Snowboarding Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip abroad and will be Snowboarding, you will need a Travel Insurance policy in place before your trip. Snowboarding has its roots in Surfing, Skiing and Skateboarding and was invented in the United States in the 1960s. It has grown into one of the absolute most popular Winter Sports and is practised in Winter Sports Resorts all over the world.…
If you are planning a trip abroad and will be Snowboarding, you will need a Travel Insurance policy in place before your trip.
Snowboarding has its roots in Surfing, Skiing and Skateboarding and was invented in the United States in the 1960s. It has grown into one of the absolute most popular Winter Sports and is practised in Winter Sports Resorts all over the world.
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 / support@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- Snowboarding Insurance Cover
- Main Exclusions
- Travel Tips
- Pre Existing Medical Conditions
- Covid - 19 / Coronavirus Cover
Summary of Cover
Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
Medical Expenses and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
Personal Liability | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
Personal Property | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Laptop Cover | £500 | £500 | £500 |
Gadget Cover* | £1000 | £1000 | £1000 |
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 |
End Supplier Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Overseas Return Quarantine | Included | Included | Included |
Ski Equipment | £500 | £500 | £500 |
Hire of Ski Equipment | £250 | £250 | £250 |
Ski Pack | £400 | £400 | £400 |
Piste Closure | £500 | £500 | £500 |
Avalanche Closure | £500 | £500 | £500 |
Standard Excess** | £100 | £50 | £35 |
*The Gadget Cover can be added on the quote page at an additional premium.
**The Excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance is covered under Medical and Repatriation Terms.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions of this policy offered by JS Travel Insurance.
This Travel Insurance is underwritten by Red Sands Insurance Company (Europe) Limited (Red Sands), registered in Gibraltar under number 87598, registered office at Level 3, Ocean Village Business Centre, 23 Ocean Village Promenade, Gibraltar. Licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission under the Financial Services Act 2019 of Gibraltar.
Snowboarding Insurance Cover
Medical Expenses: If you are injured whilst snowboarding, the medical expenses will be covered by as well as repatriation back to your home.
Mountain Rescue: If you need to be taken to a hospital or clinic after an accident whilst snowboarding, we cover this as well as an air ambulance if required.
Off Piste Snowboarding: We will cover you automatically for off piste snowboarding within the resort boundaries.
Snowboarding Equipment and Hire: If your snowboarding equipment is lost, stolen or damaged, we will cover the cost for replacement equipment or hire.
Ski Pass: If your ski pass is stolen or lost, you will be able to claim for a new ski pass so you can continue snowboarding on your trip.
Main Exclusions
Extreme Snowboarding: Some types of snowbaording may be excluded or some pistes and routes might not be covered by the policy you have purchased. It is best to check with the resort about limitations and restrictions.
Competition Snowboarding: If you are planning to take part in any snowboarding competitions, you will need to contact us for a quote.
Snowboarding and Alcohol: If you are snowboarding and you have had a few drinks, you might find that any claims would not be valid.
Injury without Correct Protection: If you have an accident and injure yourself, a claim might not be valid if you have not wearing the correct clothing or equipment such as a Helmet and Goggles.
Travel Tips
Snowboarding is a fun activity and you should make the most of the days and have a great trip. There are some travel tips that might be useful to keep in mind:
- Make sure you have all the correct equipment with you.
- Check the weather forecast before you travel and when you are on your trip.
- Make sure you follow basic etiquette on the slopes so that you do not injure anyone else.
Pre Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to do some Snowboarding whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy.
Please check the Policy Wording for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
Covid-19 / Coronavirus Cover
Our Travel Insurance can cover you to travel provided the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is not advising against all, or all but essential travel to your destination and it is not on the red list.
All customers must follow the advice of the FCDO at the time of travel and for the duration of their trip. This includes returning to the UK if the FCDO changes their travel advice based on the risks presented at the time. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
- Medical Expenses and Repatriation, when medically necessary, if you contract COVID-19 whilst abroad.
- Cancellation if you are unable to travel because you contracted COVID-19 within 14 days of your departure date. This includes a positive pre-travel test.
- Overseas Return Quarantine: Cover for additional accommodation & transport costs (limits apply) if you are unable to return home due to contracting Covid-19 and being told to self-isolate abroad.