Travel Insurance for Sportspeople
Travel assistance for people who do sport on their trips abroad, from skiing to trekking.
What is it?
It is travel assistance with cover for sports injuries, on top of the general medical protection of any travel insurance. It is designed for people who combine tourism with physical activity: it does not replace sports accident insurance for high-level competition, but it gives you medical and logistical support if you get injured doing sport recreationally during your trip.
Who is it for?
- Recreational or amateur athletes travelling abroad
- Adventure travel enthusiasts
- Professional athletes (with specific clauses depending on the insurer)
- Anyone who combines a leisure trip with physical activity or sport
Amateur sports usually covered
- Skiing
- Surfing
- Trekking
- Golf
- Kitesurfing and kayaking
- Football
- Basketball
Included cover
- Medical care for sports injuries
- Diagnostic tests and assessments
- Hospitalisation and surgery
- Prescription medicines
- General medical cover for illness or non-sports accidents
- Refund or assistance for lost baggage
- 24/7 assistance coordination
The exact amounts and scope of each cover depend on the chosen plan and are stated in the voucher issued at the time of purchase.
Important: amateur vs. professional sport
Amateur or recreational sport is usually covered at no extra cost, but accidents while practising at a professional level or in competition are generally not covered, unless the plan expressly includes them with a special clause. The exact scope varies by insurer: some cover both amateur and professional sport, others only amateur. Always check the General Terms and Conditions of the chosen plan before buying.
Requirements
- Contact the assistance centre before treatment, except in a life-threatening emergency
- Have your passport number, policy number and location to hand
- To take part in competitions, a medical certificate or federation licence may be required
Travelling to do sport?
Get a quote for insurance with sports cover.
A tip before you get a quote
To get a quote for plans with sports cover, follow these 2 simple steps:
- 1Fill in your trip: country of residence, destination, dates and the age of each passenger.
- 2On the next page you will see the available plans: choose a plan and select the "Sportspeople" cover ✅.