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Started by Roger Mayne in Ski Chatter - 61 Replies

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Steverandomno
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Bandit - Yes, I meant Snowcard, not Snocard.

I remember your story. It seems like you were treated poorly for essentially being honest.

Seems to be the way with everything these days. :cry:

Edited 1 time. Last update at 04-Oct-2011

Roger Mayne
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Thanks for the replies. Finished up renewing with D T, they also have an "automatic renewal clause" :evil: but you can opt out with an email
Skied, Aviemore, Arinsal, Bansko,Notre Dame De Bellecombe, Saint Gervais, Termignon, Alpe D'Huez x 3, Flaine

Iceman
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Columbus direct. Paid out £10k when I had an accident with no queries or drama. I use every year now.
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Bandit
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Some reviews from Columbus Direct customers on this site...

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-153412.html

Within the Policy Document Section 15 titled "Winter Sports Cover" the co. clearly state...

Conditions
1. Cover for off-piste skiing/snow boarding is restricted within resort boundaries or with a qualified guide.
There is no cover for search and rescue.


http://www.columbusdirect.com/Travel-Insurance/Ski-Travel-Insurance.cfm?Sourcecode=GOVL40

I would not consider this Policy because of the 2nd sentence above.

Iceman
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Clearly the 28 reviews it is based on are representative of the majority of insurance policies Columbus sell?

Give me any insurance company and I will find negative feedback for you....

I don't hi off piste so no problem for me

The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Iceman
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Non resort boundaries is that when you leap off behind a chair lift?
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Bandit
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Iceman wrote:
Non resort boundaries is that when you leap off behind a chair lift?


Not necessarily, outside of the resort boundary, might mean the flat track to and from the bottom lift and the bus stop.

The small matter of not having any search and rescue for a skiers policy is quite serious. This could mean that you will have to pay for your own helicopter to hospital if you are seriously injured ON piste.

Edited 1 time. Last update at 23-Oct-2011

Snapzzz
reply to 'Winter sports insurance'
posted Oct-2011

Will be following this thread with interest as i too was with DT but with 14 days planned and would like to try and squeeze in a long weekend i don't think that 17 days will cut it this year.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Topic last updated on 23-November-2011 at 21:55