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DUATHLON INSURANCE
- Competition & Organised Events cover
- Duathlon Travel Insurance
- UK's leading online sports insurance provider

Our Duathlon Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
We provide a Sports Travel Insurance policy for those requiring cover for taking part in a duathlon whilst abroad, whether that be for leisure or competition. We include cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation, plus more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have an existing travel insurance policy in place with another provider such as your bank but it does not include cover for taking part in duathlons, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection for your trip under our Activity Top-Up policy.
3. Sports Accident Insurance
We also provide a Sports Accident Insurance policy which is designed to protect those taking part a duathlon in the UK need personal accident, personal liability or income protection. You can get an instant quote and buy any of our products online.
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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Why choose us
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 60,000 customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
Duathlon Event Insurance
Whether you are taking part in a triathlon event in the UK or abroad, we can provide cover to keep you protected. Our policy extends to cover those participating in competitions and organised events.
If you are participating in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance policy will cover players should they sustain an accident or injury whilst taking part in the sport. Policy benefits include personal liability, personal accident and income protection.
For those travelling abroad, our Sports Travel Insurance offers protection against medical expenses, cancellation, travel delays and more.
At SportsCover Direct we divide our Duathlon Insurance of under 100 miles and over 100 miles total distance, so simply select the option you require and we’ll give you an instant quote.

Key benefits of our policy
The benefits included in your policy will differ depending on whether you need our Sports Travel or Sports Accident Insurance. If you purchase our Sport Travel Insurance, the following benefits are available:
- Emergency Medical Expenses & Repatriation
- Cancellation & Curtailment
- Personal Accident Cover
- Personal Liability
- Sports Equipment Cover
- Activity & Race Entry Fees
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure
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Frequently Asked Questions
Standard travel insurance policies do not always provide cover for sports events or sports training such as duathlons. Our policy covers a large range of competitions such as triathlon, half-ironman and ironman triathlons.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover. This add-on not only protects your own equipment, but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your duathlon equipment in the transition area, and in transportation to and from your destination.
Yes, our Duathlon Travel 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 Duathlon 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.
* 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.
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