Tag: Insurance

Every winter, thousands of Britons head south to the French Alps for skiing holidays, enjoying some of the best snow conditions, accommodation, atmosphere and cuisine in Europe.   Because of the area’s popularity, it’s vital to plan ahead and research your options thoroughly, so that you and your companions get the best experience possible. In […]

If you’re irritated by crowds of people on your favourite runs, bored of queues for the ski lifts, or concerned about the risk of collisions, then there’s always an alternative for you to explore on your next ski holiday.   Off-piste skiing is the ultimate adventure, where you descend unprepared slopes that aren’t marked by […]

Whether you’re learning to ski on the dry slope near you or snowboard down the black run in the Alps this winter, winter sports can be fantastic fun and a great way to keep fit. However, it’s not a sport that’s to be taken lightly: equipment and travel expenses make it a costly endeavour, and […]

According to the British Golf Industry Association, there are around 4 million golfers living on these shores. However, it is probably safe to assume that only a small percentage of those have ever considered whether they need golf insurance.   Whether you are a member, a semi-regular golf or just an occasional player, there are […]

British holidaymakers continue to put themselves at risk of a severe financial hit by not taking out travel insurance at the earliest opportunity, according to SportsCover Direct’s latest data.   Of all successful claims received for our Sports Travel Insurance product between 2014 and 2017, 13% were attributed to individuals who were unable to go […]

Sports travel insurance can be confusing but we try and make it as simple as possible giving you cover for everything you need. A grey area can be competitions with many standard travel insurance policies excluding cover. Therefore, it is always wise to read up and make sure you are definitely covered for all your activities. […]

For those of us who are self-employed or do not get statutory sick pay but still want to enjoy our sport, it can be a scary position to be in should you get injured.   Being injured may mean not being able to work which in turn could affect your ability to pay your mortgage, […]

We rank kitesurfing in our group 2 medium-risk sports so although it is not unsafe, it is best to be aware of the things below in order to reduce of risk of injury. It is also important to make sure you are covered so take a look at our kitesurfing insurance policy which will cover […]

Extreme sports have been gaining popularity since the 1990s when the term ‘extreme sport’ was adopted by marketing companies to promote the X Games, a freestyle competition for skiers and snowboarders, and the Extreme Sports Channel was launched. A phrase attributed to Ernest Hemmingway may trace the origins of extreme sports in the 1950s, he […]

A common misconception of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is that it guarantees free medical treatment within Europe much as you would expect from the NHS in the UK. Because of this many who have one will decide not to take out travel insurance for their trip. However, this is not necessarily true. In […]