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BrandiP
May 11, 2012, 6:31 AM
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Re: [MBA-PATTO] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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That is correct! And I know that puts a lot of you in a tough spot....trust me, I wish there was not a restriction.
For anyone who has already purchased a plan, those are STILL VALID. It's only restricted for new purchases made after May 1st.
We define home country as such: for non-US citizens, your home country is where you principally reside and receive regular mail.
EXAMPLES:
If an Australian resides in the UK and is traveling to Singapore, we can cover.
If an Australian resides in Australia and is traveling to Singapore, we cannot cover.
I am researching alternate coverage for those of you who fit in this Australia citizenship/Australia home country category and will post again once I figure out the best option.
If you have questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to email me.
Cheers,
Brandi
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dumbaz
May 11, 2012, 9:39 AM
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Re: [BrandiP] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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what about a dual citizen (American and UK), residing in the UK (for >15 years) travelling to EU/Switzerland? Or even travelling to US?
(when I scanned the website and in your post above, it seems that holding a US passport affects your status)
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BrandiP
May 11, 2012, 10:15 AM
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Re: [dumbaz] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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If you have dual-citizenship, US citizenship "trumps" the non-US citizenship marking...so you will be considered as having US as a home country (and therefore we cannot cover trips to the US). So....in your instance, you'll list US as your citizenship and you can put UK as your home country and be covered for EU/Swiss travels.
I've just spoken with the underwriters on this one and they agree. So -- for all intents & purposes, if you have any sort of US citizenship, your home country will also be considered the US (and therefore we cannot cover you here in the states).
Feel free to email me if more details are needed!
Cheers,
Brandi
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Ugojump
Jun 3, 2012, 1:31 PM
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Re: [azimuth] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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It states that the sports rider only covers a maximum of $10,000 per coverage period.
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MBA-PATTO
Jun 3, 2012, 2:27 PM
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Re: [Ugojump] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Thats correct mate,
What i can understand is that a broken leg in hospital will be around 10,000 us in euroland maybe more depending on operations and how long ya in there for,plus evacuation..
so check ya policy mate..
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Andrezao
Jun 19, 2012, 1:31 PM
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Re: [MBA-PATTO] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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So, Any other insurance company for base jumping ?
Thanks
Andre
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Motumoyo
Jun 25, 2012, 7:21 PM
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Re: [Jon26] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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MAC for some reason, I will not let me go through their own quotation system.
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johenrik
Jun 26, 2012, 12:44 AM
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Re: [Hellis] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Update on IHI:
I have been in contact with IHI and they are telling me that the changes to their insurance policy is only for non-scandinavian customers. People from Norway, Sweden and Denmark are still covered for base jumping through their travel insurance (as long as they have a "scandinavian policy", i.e. signed up through the scandinavian part of their site).
Apparently this is because our socialistic health system will cover most of IHIs costs, making it still possible for them to keep helping us. The only change for us scandinavians are that we are not covered anymore for mountain climbing in the Antartica or North Pole.
I'm keeping my insurance :)
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Hellis
Jun 26, 2012, 1:14 AM
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Re: [johenrik] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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But the IHI insurance will not cover you when you are in your home country.
So? Does this mean it's only valid in scandinavian countrys except your home country, or worldwide except home country?
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johenrik
Jun 26, 2012, 1:38 AM
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Re: [Hellis] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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The scandinavian policy works all over the world except home country. Our health care systems will chip in to IHI to help us out no matter where in the world we are.
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Hellis
Jun 26, 2012, 5:18 AM
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Re: [johenrik] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Ok, thanks!
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vesatoro
Jun 27, 2012, 5:25 AM
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Re: [johenrik] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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To clarify. The insurance is not valid for residents of Finland or Iceland, even though they are sometimes concidered as "scandinavian countries" and have same kind of public healthcare as Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
"1.2: Hvem der kan tegne Årsrejse Verden
Forsikrede skal være omfattet af Den
Offentlige Rejsesygesikring i Danmark, Sverige
eller Norge for at kunne tegne Årsrejse Verden."
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Aug 27, 2012, 2:10 PM
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Re: [vesatoro] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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If i've got the Atlas site right, as a UK resident, I need to have the $1000 excess and for a year, the policy will be $1,700?!?!
Does anyone have any other options? A real shame IHI has stopped covering it :( Dont need US BASE coverage, just europe for now.
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michalm21
Oct 28, 2012, 11:26 AM
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Re: [MaccaPhoenixFly] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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I tried to book with HCCMIS - Atlas Travel online and it looks like residents of New York state are screwed, as it says we are prohibited from purchasing short term travel insurance. WTF?
I called the line, and the person confirmed that NY state sign something that prohibits short term travel insurance, bastards. I was told to call during business hours and talk to an an=gent to see if anything can be done about it.
I think I will give Brandi a call.
(This post was edited by michalm21 on Oct 28, 2012, 11:27 AM)
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smskydiver
Apr 9, 2013, 2:16 PM
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Re: [michalm21] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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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??
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skediver
Apr 24, 2013, 2:59 PM
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Re: [smskydiver] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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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.
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Apr 25, 2013, 2:09 AM
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skediver wrote: 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.
Made an inquire to this one and got the following response: "We are only able to provide cover for UK residents, and
furthermore we do not offer cover for Base Jumping."
So this one is a bust!
Would like to find an insurance that would cover BASE - have not found one yet. Used the HCCMIS last year. If I only knew they stop covering would have made a new policy before April 1 
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smskydiver
Apr 25, 2013, 2:15 AM
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Re: [skediver] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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thanks for the info ... I've had a look and while it covers an impressive range of activities it doesn't cover BASE at all 
(This post was edited by smskydiver on Apr 25, 2013, 2:22 AM)
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matt002
Apr 25, 2013, 6:09 AM
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Re: [smskydiver] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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There is no such thing as Base Insurance, never has been.
There are only companies( very few if any these days) that do not know what BASE jumping is or that they are insuring people taking part in it.
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smskydiver
Apr 25, 2013, 2:23 PM
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Re: [matt002] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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yep cheers for that Matt ... they are definitely getting fewer and I still haven't been able to find one of those that'll give my sorry ass realistic coverage while I happily BASE abroad 
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Apr 25, 2013, 5:18 PM
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In reply to: 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"...
...from BrandiP, March 20, 2012.
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MBA-FRANK
Apr 26, 2013, 12:45 AM
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Re: [surfers98] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Hi Surfers. Yes, I'm sorry I didn't make my point very well, which was a reply to this:
In reply to: There is no such thing as Base Insurance, never has been.
...from a post further up in this thread.
A famous person once said something like "It's OK to have BASE insurance. The trick is not to need to use it".
Now it's more important than ever that we don't get hurt.
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skediver
Apr 27, 2013, 4:13 PM
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Re: [MBA-FRANK] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Yeah, but sometimes, shit happens!!
What about this one:
http://www.wonderlusttravelinsurance.com/index.php
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Grisha
Apr 29, 2013, 3:39 AM
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In reply to: What about this one: http://www.wonderlusttravelinsurance.com/index.php
they answer: "I am afraid we do not offer cover for Base Jumping at this time."
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