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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGGING INSURANCE
- Worldwide insurance for archaeological digging
- Personal accident cover
- UK's leading sports travel insurance provider
Our Archaeological Digging Travel Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our worldwide Sport Travel Insurance can cover you during archaeological digging abroad for leisure or competition, and includes cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation and curtailment, and more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have a travel insurance policy with another provider, such as your bank, but it does not include cover for archaeological digging, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection under our Activity TopUp policy.
3. Sports Accident Insurance
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you for archaeological digging in the UK. Our policy provides a range of benefits including cover for serious injury, and if selected, will include income protection.
Making claims clearer
WE PAY OUT
82%
OF OUR TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIMS**
OF OUR POLICY HOLDERS
1.2%
NEEDED TO MAKE A CLAIM**
ON AVERAGE WE PAY OUT
£679
FOR EACH TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIM**
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30 Years Experience
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500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
What is Archaeological Digging Insurance?
Our Archaeological Digging Insurance products are designed to financially protect you when something goes wrong while you are travelling abroad or taking part in a dig in the UK.
If you are heading overseas and taking part in an archaeological dig on your holiday, our Sports Travel Insurance policy can safeguard you against holiday mishaps such as medical expenses, cancellations, travel delays and alike.
For those involved in an archaeological dig in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to cover individuals against injuries, rehabilitation costs and broken bones.
We’re dedicated to making insurance as simple and easy as possible, and are trusted by thousands of sports people around the UK, so just scroll up and begin your quote.
Why do you need Archaeological Digging Insurance?
Despite it being a low-risk activity, it is highly recommended that you take out suitable insurance cover to protect yourself and your equipment should any unwanted incidents occur.
To protect yourself from any unexpected accident and expensive injury bills it is strongly recommended to have specialist insurance when taking part in an archaeological dig.
Medical assistance can be very costly when abroad. It’s important to purchase a travel insurance policy that will cover you in the event of an accident or injury before going away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always, some policies will only include cover for archaeological digging. Our policy can cover a large range of specialised activities.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover, this add-on not only protects your equipment but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our Archaeological Digging Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
You can purchase our archaeological digging holiday insurance online up until 74 years old. Above this age, you would need to call us on 01494 484800 and we will be able to refer your quote to our underwriters. Please note, our quotes are based on your age at the start date of cover.
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* 10% online discount applies to our Sports Travel Insurance and Activity TopUp policies only.
**Data relates to Sports Travel Insurance claims from Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 inclusive.