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Family ski travel insurance.

Wash Author:Wash posts : 89   (Intermediate)Date : 12-21-12 20:32

Family ski travel insurance.

Please point me in the right direction for a good family insurance policy. Any advice on what to ensure is in the policy?
Silver fox 424 Author:Amy posts : 176   (Intermediate)Date : 12-21-12 20:55

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Hi Wash,

We have used dogtag insurance for many a year reasonably priced for annual family cover and includes winter sports as standard.
greenfrogfrolics Author:greenfrogfrolics posts : 379   (Expert)Date : 12-21-12 21:23

re: Family ski travel insurance.

I always used the Post Office when travelling with my youngsters.
Great cover, and they are really good at paying out if you have to make a claim (which I have, several times!).
I've been using them for years and recommend them without reservation or hesitation.
Sure, you can find cheaper policies but they don't necessarily offer the same level of cover (always check the repatriation detail), and what I like about the PO is that they call you on your mobile to check the situation each ...
I always used the Post Office when travelling with my youngsters.
Great cover, and they are really good at paying out if you have to make a claim (which I have, several times!).
I've been using them for years and recommend them without reservation or hesitation.
Sure, you can find cheaper policies but they don't necessarily offer the same level of cover (always check the repatriation detail), and what I like about the PO is that they call you on your mobile to check the situation each day and are really helpful.
Hope this helps, and good luck and I hope you don't ever need to make a claim.

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Snow Plough Author:Snow Plough posts : 2669   (Master)Date : 12-21-12 21:59

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Agree with the Frog,
friends of mine have also used them for years and never a problem.
S.P.
greenfrogfrolics Author:greenfrogfrolics posts : 379   (Expert)Date : 12-21-12 22:24

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Thanks SP

Yeah, my claims (so far) have been...

Austria - Daughter #2 - knee
France - Daughter #1 - both wrists (snowboarding)
Bulgaria (Pamporovo) Son #2 - wrist
Bulgaria (Borovets) Daughter #2 - knee again
Majorca - Daughter #2 (now 20years old, and this was not ski or alcohol related) serious illness involving 6 days in hospital, intensive care for 24 hours, MRI scans,and they paid for all my costs incurred in flying to her aid, staying with her and bringing her home. Except my ...
Thanks SP

Yeah, my claims (so far) have been...

Austria - Daughter #2 - knee
France - Daughter #1 - both wrists (snowboarding)
Bulgaria (Pamporovo) Son #2 - wrist
Bulgaria (Borovets) Daughter #2 - knee again
Majorca - Daughter #2 (now 20years old, and this was not ski or alcohol related) serious illness involving 6 days in hospital, intensive care for 24 hours, MRI scans,and they paid for all my costs incurred in flying to her aid, staying with her and bringing her home. Except my meals and airport car park, which is fair enough. I have to say the PO/AXA were absolutely brilliant at this time when we incurred thousands (well into 5 figures). in private medical care.

(Sun Sea & A&E were filming at the hospital at the time, and we declined to partake.)

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Snow Plough Author:Snow Plough posts : 2669   (Master)Date : 12-21-12 22:38

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Daughter with broken wrists x 2. Well you've got some funny stories to embarrass her in years to come.

Hope you managed to find your Christmas Decs unpacking.

S.P. Cocktail
greenfrogfrolics Author:greenfrogfrolics posts : 379   (Expert)Date : 12-21-12 22:47

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Oh yes, have the decorations, they were all packed into the old oak Christmas Chest, but I can't find the tablecloth or napkins. Must have sent them into storage.

2 broken wrists, same time, 14 yo girl. Yes, some embarrassing times for her, both at the time and in the future when I remind her...
Wash Author:Wash posts : 89   (Intermediate)Date : 12-21-12 23:32

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Flipping ECk guys you trying to put us off ?! First time ski family and all that
Snow Plough Author:Snow Plough posts : 2669   (Master)Date : 12-21-12 23:37

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Just remember Wash, helmets at all times and have a great time.

When are you going ??

S.P.
Wash Author:Wash posts : 89   (Intermediate)Date : 12-22-12 09:43

re: Family ski travel insurance.

Fly out on 19th Jan. booked a beginners package will we get helmets supplied