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Extreme sports insurance and ski safety tips are important for starting the season

December 15, 2012April 30, 2013

Skiers are cautioned to start the winter off right by taking appropriate precautions. In some areas of the world, the ski season has already started and is in full tilt, but a snowboarding accident in Chamonix is serving as a reminder that extreme sports insurance is just as vital this year as it has been in previous years. A British student is currently on life support because of a crash experienced on the slopes. The Alps are currently having record snowfalls, which could mean a good season, but it is…

Travel insurance company requires skiers to wear helmets

November 7, 2012November 6, 2012 Julie Campbell

The decision made by the insurer is becoming an increasingly common one for skiing and snowboarding coverage. Another travel insurance company has joined in the new trend that requires additional safety equipment to be worn by skiers and snowboarders who want to be covered while they enjoy their sports. Though good gloves and a thick jacket are common protective attire, helmets are becoming required. Though ski helmets are most commonly seen on children when they hit the slopes, an increasing number of adults are also wearing the head protection following…

Extreme sports insurance is a must for travelers with a taste for adrenalin

September 22, 2012April 30, 2013

This coverage becomes especially important when visiting a foreign country. Travelers seeking adventure are advised to enjoy their adrenalin rush with a bit of added precaution through extreme sports insurance, which will make sure that if the worst does happen, they’ll be covered. These policies come in particularly handy when things go wrong while out of the country. After all, as fun as sky diving, bungee jumping, rock climbing and other thrilling activities may be, if things do go wrong, you don’t want to have to pay an arm and…

Extreme sports travel insurance picks up where standard policies end

July 29, 2012April 30, 2013

Some activities may not seem too extreme but will still need additional coverage. Though many people might think that their holiday adventures don’t require extreme sports travel insurance, as it sounds like something needed only by people who are truly taking high risks, they are often surprised at what their typical policies don’t cover. Everything from bungee jumping to camel rides will likely need more coverage. Data from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has shown that twenty percent of travelers who had, at one time, been happy simply…

Rock Climbing insurance policies keeps adventurous travelers covered

June 25, 2012June 25, 2012 Marc

HCC Medical has unveiled a new webpage for thrill seeking international climbers. A new webpage has now been released by HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), which is aimed at globetrotting travelers who are seeking thrills outside of their home countries but who need to cover themselves against rock climbing injuries no matter where they are. Extreme sports coverage can provide these international adventurers with the protection they need. These policies are being sold through the Atlas Travel Health Insurance plans, and are meant for people who love to get…