Browsing entries tagged with Insurance
4 Jan 2022
Ski helmets have become mandatory for all skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18 in Italy and boozing on the slopes outlawed following the introduction of new Slope Safety rules on 1 January 2022.…
14 Jan 2021
Travellers are being warned not to be conned into paying for the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) that has this year replaced the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), following Britain’s departure…
4 Dec 2015
One third of skiers and snowboarders fail to check whether they have appropriate travel insurance for their winter holidays, the Foreign Office has revealed this morning. New research from the Foreign…
19 Jan 2015
A third of skiers won’t be adequately insured this winter, according to new research A third of people planning to go skiing or snowboarding this season will not take out winter sports insurance. The…
2 Apr 2014
Have you come home from a ski holiday missing something? Well you’re not alone, according to a survey from the Post Office Travel Insurance, which reveals that British skiers lose around £219 worth…
12 Nov 2012
Novice skiers are being urged to get fit for their skiing holiday — with the warning that failing to prepare heightens the risk of serious injury on the slopes. Research by the Association of British…
31 Oct 2012
If you’re not wearing a ski helmet, you won’t be covered on insurance with one UK firm from 1 November. From tomorrow, wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding is mandatory for anyone taking out…
8 May 2010
To anyone caught up in travel disruptions at the time of the volcanic ash problem, claiming back losses has been a variable experience. But insurer Direct Travel has announced they will pay valid claims.…
26 Nov 2009
Skiers and boarders booking lodging through P&V holidays are being offered the option to cancel their trips free of charge if there is insufficient snow. The snow guarantee insurance policy costs from…
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