Sports Insurance
Sports insurance policies cover a diverse range of adventurous and thrill-seeking travellers - think hiking, skiing, cycling, surfing or playing a friendly game of soccer with the locals. Regardless of your preference for active international travel, you never quite know what opportunities might come your way, or what you might feel like trying when on a holiday.
Take the time to check that your travel insurance covers sports - don't take the risk of leaving yourself open to the financial burden of paying for an injury. Medicare or your private health insurance provider will not cover the cost of medical bills relating to injuries which occurred overseas. Medical bills and ambulance fees are steep, particularly in Europe or the USA, particularly when emergency rescue is needed from the ski slopes or your off-the-beaten-track hike.
An itrek sports insurance policy will cover almost all recreational sports that you may encounter or get involved with on your holiday overseas, as long as you're not racing or playing professionally. Also buying your travel insurance online means you'll be saving money with an itrek policy.
When buying travel insurance for your sports holiday, the most important thing to consider is medical coverage. With all of itrek's travel insurance policies, your medical and health costs are covered to an unlimited amount, including emergency medical assistance like ambulance, helicopter or other emergency rescue. You will receive $5000 of cash to spend in hospital if you are hospitalised for an extended period of time. Sports insurance will also cover for repatriation of remains, and accidental emergency expenses in case you have to return because of an emergency back home.
If you are taking expensive items such as skis, a snowboard, golf clubs or a surfboard then you should look into a high level of cover to protect these from damage, loss or theft. The good news is, even your expensive items can be covered at budget prices if you do your research and find a cheap deal online. Get a quote now.
>> Over 50 sports are covered for free
All itrek Travel Insurance Policies cover over 50 sports for free. For the activities that are not covered, please refer to the Policy Details and our General FAQs.
>> Am I covered for skiing, snowboarding and hiking?
Yes, we cover you for emergency medical and hospital provided it is recreational skiing (not professional) at a ski resort, and the rules and regulations of the ski resort are being followed.
>> Are other aspects of skiing covered (ski hire, piste closure)?
No. For specialised ski cover visit www.ski-insurance.com.au.
Without sports insurance an accident overseas could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars, ruining your holiday completely and leaving you in serious financial debt. Don't be afraid to have a go with itrek's sports insurance, ideal for the dedicated sportsperson, or the more sporadic energetic burst.
