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This is no good... IHI Bupa was awesome, my gf had an accident in LB a few months ago and they covered everything. It was a minor accident in comparison to some/most but IHI saved me about $6000.00.
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Hazardous Sport Coverage

To cover motorcycle/motor scooter riding, hang gliding,
parachuting, bungee jumping, water skiing, snow skiing,
snowmobiling and snow boarding.

Parachuting shall mean an activity involving the breaking of a
free fall from an airplane using a parachute

I spoke to the Bupa representatives in a chat session. This is what they said about insurances that were bought before the change was announced:

Sena Johnsen: it is going to be valid from 01.01.2012. But for customers buying their insurances now
Sena Johnsen: knowing about the change
Sena Johnsen: it will also apply
Sena Johnsen: but since you did not know about it, and issued your insurances several months ago
Sena Johnsen: you will be covered, until you have to renew the insurance again
Sena Johnsen: next year
Sena Johnsen: Since you already have you insurance you are still covered
Sena Johnsen: just please be aware that the next time you renew your policy
Sena Johnsen: you will not be covered for basejumping

Thanks!!
But I'm not sure if I want to trust that.
Insurancescompanies, salesmen, politicians and my previous boss have one thing in common.

yes, you can get coverage for international travel medical with a Lloyd's, London insured plan at www.azimuthrisk.com and select the Beacon Series. You will want the Sports Rider for coverage while BASE jumping. I am with the company, so commercial interest disclosed...let me know if you need help and I'll be glad to do so.

yes, you can get coverage for international travel medical with a Lloyd's, London insured plan at www.azimuthrisk.com and select the Beacon Series. You will want the Sports Rider for coverage while BASE jumping. I am with the company, so commercial interest disclosed...let me know if you need help and I'll be glad to do so.

oh, so this is why they cancelled coverage for everyone else

If you include the Sports Rider coverage on this Atlas International policy, you will have coverage for injuries/illnesses as a result of thrill-seeking activities such as base-jumping. The only “exclusion” you will find is that we cannot provide benefits for Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) for injuries resulting from thrill-seeking activities (even if the Sports Rider is included)

HCCMIS Service hccmis-service@hccmis.com



Hello,

Thank you for your message. BASE jumping is not listed as a covered item in our policies.

Depending on the type of policy selected, your coverage can begin in a little as 24 hours.

If there is anything else that we can assist you with, feel free to contact us at service@hccmis.com.

Hi Patto and all: I asked about the maximum of 10 - 15 grand. I didn't think that was correct. This is the reply:

The maximum policy limit for injuries under this Rider is the Overall Maximum Limit you select. If you were to incur and injury during your jump and your policies Overall Maximum Limit was $100,000 , then you would have up to that limit to cover the medical expenses. Medical expenses in the US are significantly higher than in most countries, however we do have a PPO network that we have pre-negotiated rates with, that can lessen expenses for ER and physician visits. You can search our vast network of providers with the following link: WEB PROVIDER SEARCH:http://www.hccmis.com/find-a-doctor/ You can narrow the US search by Zip Code.

So it seems pretty good to me. You're right about no payout for death (or dismemberment) with the sports rider though, but I'm surprised that any company covers BASE jumping at all

Edit: ...and you can select more coverage e.g. $500,000 or $1,000,000 for minimal extra premium.

Hi All! Lots of insurance chatter on here lately; I wanted to stop back by and offer clarifications for anyone in need in regards to our Atlas policy that can include "thrill seeking activities" (including BASE) with the inclusion of the "Sports Rider" -- we have gotten a decent influx of policies purchased for BASE jumping and everything is "so far, so good." I've noticed a few people asking about the exclusion for "Professional" sports coverage, even if the "Rider" is included. Our definition of Professional is "an activity undertaken for wage, reward or profit" -- so, as long as you are not competing for wage, reward or profit you will be good to go. Also in regards to "illegal jumping" our exclusion for illegal activities reads as such: "Charges resulting from or occurring during the commission of a violation of law by the Member, including without limitation, the engaging in an illegal occupation or act, but excluding minor traffic violations." So --- abide by the local laws; it's as simple as that. You are all welcome to email me for further information at bpeyton [at] hccmis [dot] com. Cheers!

Someone knows about this one?
http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/sports-travel-insurance/

Theres no specific restriction for BASE and cover Parachuting and Skydiving as well as HCCMIS before April 1.

Hi All! Lots of insurance chatter on here lately; I wanted to stop back by and offer clarifications for anyone in need in regards to our Atlas policy that can include "thrill seeking activities" (including BASE) with the inclusion of the "Sports Rider"...

There is no such thing as Base Insurance, never has been.

What about this one:
http://www.wonderlusttravelinsurance.com/index.php

Has anyone used the Beacon Series Travel Medical Insurance Plan from Azimuth Risk Solutions ... it seems to cover BASE if you take up the Sports Rider option and are not jumping for profit or reward, but legal jargon and insurance docs really aren't my thing so I'm just wondering if anyone has experience of using it, or has spotted reasons not to use it that I have overlooked??