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snhughes
Dec 15, 2011, 4:44 AM
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IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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I just called IHI Bupa to get a travel insurance and have been told that they don't cover base jumping any more!
Does anyone knows who else provides base jumping insurance?
Thanks
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84n4n4
Dec 15, 2011, 5:29 AM
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Re: [snhughes] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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just read that too... need new insurance.
https://www.ihi.com/.../2/2012/Brochure.pdf
page 35
Art. 21
Exceptions to cover
24) active participation in any motorsport
show, motorsport race or motorsport
competition, base jumping, paragliding
and mountaineering that requires
specialized climbing equipment,
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seekfun
Dec 15, 2011, 6:21 AM
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Re: [snhughes] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Has anyone bought a policy from XSI yet?
If so, will it help fill this gap?
Any notes on your experiences with XSI?
XSI
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Ronald
Dec 15, 2011, 6:25 AM
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Re: [seekfun] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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I heard someone saying that REGA will not cover basejumping anymore in 2012 either....
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Rauk
Dec 15, 2011, 10:01 AM
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Re: [snhughes] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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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.
I will be doing research to find a new provider but if anyone knows another company I would be very happy to know. Jumping overseas would feel a whole lot sketchier knowing I didn't have coverage...
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snhughes
Dec 15, 2011, 10:50 AM
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Re: [seekfun] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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I don't live in the US and I needed a travel insurance. :/
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maganoha
Dec 15, 2011, 11:43 AM
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Re: [snhughes] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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I bought a one year travel insurance option in sep, so I wonder if it still will cover base jumping until my insurance time goes out.
any one know?
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theschrund
Dec 15, 2011, 12:07 PM
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Just looked at XSI and they do not cover BASE. Even in their "adventure" plan. maybe calling and paying more could get them to cover it but in the basic plans online, BASE is listed as an exemption to coverage.
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base570
Dec 15, 2011, 2:20 PM
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Re: [Rauk] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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Rauk wrote: 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. .
oh, so this is why they cancelled coverage for everyone else
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Hellis
Dec 15, 2011, 8:58 PM
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I tried talking with them on the chat yesterday, but the travelinsurance support is only open 9-17.
I will see if I have time tonight
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Dec 16, 2011, 12:57 AM
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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
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snhughes
Dec 16, 2011, 4:28 AM
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We are f****d!
Not having insurance is quite serious in my opinion.
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Dec 16, 2011, 5:31 AM
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SevenCorners use to.
Now I noticed they added a clause to Parachuting under their Hazardous Sports coverage.
In reply to: 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 |
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Dec 16, 2011, 9:24 AM
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Re: [asquante] IHI Bupa stopped covering base jumping.
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asquante wrote: 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.
I think I will send them a mail and get it "on paiper" that it is still valid.
Not that I don't trust you, but if the brown stuff hits the spinning thing....
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maretus
Dec 16, 2011, 11:12 AM
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The french paralpinism organisation offers accident + search and rescue insurance through the FFCAM (Club Alpin Francais) which is valid in whole europe and Marocco. Covers only cliff jumps, no urban shit.
If you par le vuu fransee you can find more info from : http://paralpinisme.fr/ or http://www.ffcam.fr/assurance.html,
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Dec 16, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Hellis wrote: Thanks!! But I'm not sure if I want to trust that. Insurancescompanies, salesmen, politicians and my previous boss have one thing in common.
I think there can be no other way. Terms of any agreement cannot be changed after signing it, without both sides agreeing to it. So if base jumping was covered at the moment of signing the agreement it has to be valid till the agreement expires. No new law can work backwards.
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Hellis
Dec 17, 2011, 12:04 AM
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Sometimes they can, ther can be a paragraph saying they are allowd to change the terms.
I don't know if thats the case with this insurance
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Arvoitus
Dec 17, 2011, 8:02 AM
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I would guess all insurances have these clauses in them. My life insurance has a clause that states that they can change the payment amounts or the terms of the insurance contract if I don't tell them about increased hazards or dangers that have an essential impact on my safety. Even seemingly minor things, like spending a year in foreign country, should be reported to them and if you fail to do so they might change the terms if they so choose.
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Spiderbaby
Dec 17, 2011, 9:19 PM
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when is the EXACT date IHI BUPA stopped covering BASE jumping? we're leaving for Spain and got our insurance cards a little while back. Thanks.
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Dec 17, 2011, 11:41 PM
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1/1/12
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jamie-the-para
Dec 18, 2011, 2:24 PM
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Yes you are covered with ihi bupa if you buy the insurance before Jan 1st 2012 as after that date they stop insuring BASE and Paragliding i also have this in writing  so i am covered for another year at least.....
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MaccaPhoenixFly
Dec 19, 2011, 8:00 AM
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I only took out a policy in October, but knowing that it's going to be an utter ballache to get cover when this expires, does anyone know if you can buy a renewal now to tag on the end that still covers BASE?
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Dec 20, 2011, 5:49 AM
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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.
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Dec 20, 2011, 2:29 PM
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Thank you for the information and candor.
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