Ski Holidays Not Covered by Travel Insurance
For many foreign travelers, accidents on the slopes trigger travel insurance claims. Most Britons are failing to take out winter sports holiday insurance prior to their ski and snowboard trips, a report has suggested. AA Travel Insurance said that recession-hit holidaymakers are trying to "squeeze the most out of their income" and are therefore less likely to purchase the cover.
Research from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office cited by the firm suggests that 31% of travelers are failing to take out specialist insurance geared to the sports in which they will participate during the trip. The Good Ski Guide also warned recently that claim-triggering accidents on the slopes, such as collisions between skiers and snowboarders, are on the increase.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office estimates that one in five Britons participate in winter sports every year. Christian Young, director of AA Travel Insurance, said: "Many people don't realize that collisions on the slopes are dealt with in much the same way as a car accident. If a collision is clearly your fault, you could well be held personally liable so insurance is absolutely fundamental ... it's there to protect others just as much as protecting you."