Travel Insurance for Snowboarding & Skiing
Need travel insurance with snow sports cover for your skiing and snowboarding holiday overseas. Travel Insurance Saver offer a range of travel insurance products which offer cover for snow sports travel insurance as an optional extra.
From Medical Only Snow Sports cover to Comprehensive Snow Sports cover, Travel Insurance Saver offer travel insurance for Australians heading overseas.
Planning a ski trip?
Snow Sports Cover for Domestic and International Trips
- Medical emergencies: If you're injured on the slopes, our policies can cover the costs of medical treatment, hospitalisation, and emergency evacuation, snow sports is available as an optional extra for an added premium.
- Trip cancellations: If you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or a family emergency, our policies can reimburse you for non-refundable expenses.
- Lost or stolen luggage: Our policies can cover the cost of replacing your lost or stolen luggage and personal belongings.
- Travel delays: If your flight is delayed or cancelled, our policies can cover the costs of additional accommodation and meals.
Annual Multi-Trip and Single Trip Options
- Annual Multi-Trip: This type of policy covers multiple trips within a year, making it ideal for frequent travellers. It comes with 21 days of complimentary snow sports cover, but not off-piste and backcountry. Off-piste and backcountry can be added as an optional extra.
- Single Trip: This type of policy covers a single trip for a specified duration. It can include snow sports as an optional extra, with off-piste available as a further optional extra. Single trip policies are available in three levels of cover: Medical Only, Essentials, and Comprehensive.
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Travel Insurance for Snowboarding & Skiing
FAQ for Snow Sports Travel Insurance:
Q: Is snow sports available as an optional extra on single-trip policies?
A: Yes, if you take out a single trip policy, either a Medical Only, Essentials, or Comprehensive, there is the option to take out snow sports cover as an optional extra.
Q: Is back-country and off-piste skiing and snowboarding available?
A: Yes, back-country and off-piste snow sports is available as an optional extra on top of the snow sports extra. This means, if you select snow sports extra, you also have the further option of including off-piste snow sports as another optional extra for an added premium.
Q: Does the Annual Multi-Trip come with a complimentary 21-day snow sports cover?
A: Yes, the Annual Multi-Trip includes complimentary 21-day snow sports cover; however, this does not include off-piste cover, which may be added as an optional extra to your multi-trip policy.
Q: Is there an age limit for snow sports travel insurance?
A: The maximum age for snow sports travel insurance with Travel Insurance Saver is 90 years old.
Q: Are pre-existing medical conditions covered?
A: Some pre-existing medical conditions may be automatically covered. You may contact us to discuss your specific condition.
Q: Can I extend my policy while I'm already overseas?
A: Yes, you may be able to extend your policy while overseas, subject to certain conditions.
Q: How do I make a claim?
A: You can make a claim online or by contacting our claims team.
Q: What is the difference between on-piste and off-piste snow sports cover?
A: On-piste snow sports cover covers you for skiing or snowboarding on marked runs within a ski resort. Off-piste snow sports covers you for skiing or snowboarding outside of marked runs, including backcountry and heli-skiing. Off-piste cover is available as an optional extra for an additional premium.
Q: What is the maximum trip duration covered by a single trip policy?
A: 365 days.
Q: What is the maximum trip duration covered by an Annual Multi-Trip policy?
A: 90 days per trip for travellers under 81, and 45 days for travellers over 81.
Q: What is not covered by snow sports travel insurance?
A: Snow sports travel insurance does not cover everything. Some common exclusions include:
- Pre-existing medical conditions (unless you have declared them and paid an additional premium)
- High-risk activities (such as ski jumping or ice hockey)
- Travel to destinations with "Do Not Travel" warnings
- Losses caused by your own negligence
Additional Information Snow Sports Travel Insurance:
- Always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) carefully before purchasing a policy.
- The information provided here is a general overview and does not take into account your personal circumstances.
- Contact us with any questions or to discuss your specific travel insurance needs.
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