Insurance or not?

[cornishrich 0]

Is it possible to get medical insurance cover when jumping outside the UK. Most extreme sports insurers that I have seen cover you for only a limited number of jumps every year.

As I am from the UK am I covered elsewhere in the EU under an E111?? What if I jump in the US or Australia?

Any help would be appreciated.

RJP

[jjiimmyyt 0]

You should be OK with e1-11 () in Euroland.

When I've jumped in the US I've taken out Endsleigh Activity Insurance, doesn't limit jump numbers and acts as general travel insurance as well. I think was ~ £50 for 30 days worldwide.

Their site is http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/ And no, I don't work for them.

"This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave

[gus 1]

The E1-11 is good but remember that the reciprocal agreement we have with the other participating countries only covers their public healthcare facilities. What if you're in critical condition (not all that unlikely given what we do) and the closest/best hospital is private? In the past I've taken out Axa single trip insurance when going to Spain but at the moment I have an annual multitrip policy with Marks and Spencer.

Gus

OutpatientsOnline.com

[Zeemax 0]

I have a world wide anual policy with AXA, no limit to jumps, good cover etc. Think it came in at about £120.

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[nacmacfeegle 0]

Some food for thought here, its a bit out of dat, but makes good reading and there are some phone numbers listed.
http://www.zct.co.uk/skydivemag/pages/articles/feb98/areyoucovered.htm

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[cornishrich 0]

Cheers all. Now fully insured (with Axa) and off to the easter boogie in Empuriabrava.

Blue skies!!