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167 19396 PDF
INFORMATION
IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY MEDICAL
ASSISANCE ABROAD OR NEED TO CUT SHORT
YOUR TRIP:
Contact Emergency Assistance Facilities
24hour Emergency advice line on:
+44 (0) 203 829 3 816
This policy is for residents of the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands only
For policies issued from 21/12/2015 to 31/12/2016 with travel before 31/12/2017
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It is our aim to give a high standard of service and to meet any claims covered
by these policies honestly, fairly and promptly. We occasionally get
complaints and these are usually through a misunderstanding or insufficient
information. Any complaint will be investigated at once and the matter
resolved as quickly as possible, please see the last page of the policy for
information on our complaints procedure.
Policy information
Your insurance is covered under two master policy numbers, RTXAN40069
A your pre-travel policy and RTXAN40069 B your travel policy, specially
arranged by Goodtogoinsurance.com on behalf of Travel Insurance
Facilities, insured by the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Branch
Office of Union Reiseversicherung AG. Cover is provided for each traveller
who is shown as having paid the insurance premiums and whose name
appears on the insurance validation documentation. In the event that you
have paid for a trip on behalf of other individuals not insured on this policy
please be advised that your policy only provides cover for your proportion of
trip costs, as opposed to the amount you have paid on behalf of others.
We have a cancellation and refund policy, which you will find in full on page
5. Please be aware no refund of the insurance premium will be given after
the policies have been issued if you have travelled on, claimed or intend to
claim against the policy.
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This insurance is sold on the understanding that you and anyone travelling with you and named on the insurance certificate:
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You have a duty to take reasonable care to answer questions fully and accurately, and that any information you give to us is not misleading. This applies both when you take the policy out and at any time
during the policy period. If you do not do so, we reserve the right to void your policy from inception and refuse all claims made against it. In the event that it becomes necessary to cancel your policy following
a misrepresentation or suspected fraud, we will give you seven days notice of cancellation of the policy by recorded delivery to you at your last known address.
TO MAKE A CLAIM
on the policy please visit www.travel-claims.net or call 0203 829 3 815. Open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Call an ambulance using the local equivalent of a 999 number and then contact Emergency Assistance Facilities to offer you advice. We strongly suggest you put their telephone number +44 (0) 203 829
3 816 into your mobile phone before you travel so that it is to hand if you need it. Get details of the hospital you are being taken to so that our Emergency Assistance Facilities doctor will be able to obtain
a medical report at the earliest possible opportunity. You may need to pay the policy excess locally and ask the hospital to send the rest of their bills to Travel Claims Facilities at: 1 Tower View, Kings Hill,
West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY. Our appointed assistance service, Emergency Assistance Facilities will explain this to them and provide them with a faxed/email confirmation if necessary.
You will need to have some basic information for them to hand:
Things to be aware of/remember
your policy does not cover any costs private medical treatment unless authorised by us.
patients name, age and as much information about the medical situation as possible.
name of the hospital, ward, treating doctor and telephone numbers if you have them.
It is not always possible to return home immediately after discharge following injury or illness,
you will be able to return home when the assistance service considers it safe and airline
tell them that you have Goodtogoinsurance.com Travel Insurance, policy number and the date
regulations have been met. Sometimes you will need to stay in resort for a while longer before
it was bought and the patients UK GP contact details in case they need further medical
returning home so the assistance team will arrange additional accommodation for you.
information.
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This policy is primarily designed for travellers with existing medical conditions and their travelling companions. For the purposes of this insurance, you are considered to have an existing medical
condition if you answer Yes to any part of the following question, which you were asked when you applied for insurance with us:
Have you, or are you, or anyone in your party;
taken any prescribed medication, or received any medical treatment in the last 2 years;
attended a medical practitioners surgery, or hospital or clinic (out-patient or in-patient) in the last two years;
NOTE: All existing medical conditions must be disclosed as well as any previous medical conditions which could have an impact on your current health
PLEASE NOTE:
NON-TRAVELLING RELATIVES
If you have a non-travelling close relative with an existing medical condition who dies or falls seriously ill, and as a result you wish to cancel or curtail your trip, you will be covered only if the
relatives Medical Practitioner states that at the time insurance was taken out he/she would not have foreseen such a serious deterioration in his or her patients condition.
WAITING LIST
If you are currently on a waiting list for treatment or investigation, our policy will not provide cover for Cancellation or Curtailment under the following circumstances:
You receive an appointment for treatment or investigation which conflicts with your planned trip, or
As a result of the awaited treatment or investigation you become unable to travel on your planned trip.
Being on a waiting list for treatment or investigation does not affect cover whilst you are away for medical conditions which have been declared to, and agreed by us. Should you become
aware of a change in your diagnosis before you travel, please notify us immediately. If you are awaiting an initial diagnosis for symptoms you are currently experiencing, we are unable to
confirm cover until you have a confirmed diagnosis.
CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
If you suffer an injury, illness or change in your current existing medical condition(s), including any changes to medication, after taking out this insurance but before starting your trip (this is known
as a change in circumstance) you will only be covered by Section A, cancellation cover of this policy. Any change in circumstances must be notified to us and accepted in writing.
TO DECLARE A CHANGE IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU MUST CONTACT US DURING OFFICE HOURS ON 0330 024 9949 TO SEE IF WE CAN PROVIDE COVER FOR YOUR TRIP.
WE may in the light of such changed circumstances not be able to continue cover under sections A and B of this insurance. If this is not acceptable to you, we will cover you for any loss of deposit
or cancellation charges you have necessarily incurred up to the date of the change of circumstances that are normally covered under Section A of this insurance. In these circumstances no Policy
excess will be applied.
CANCELLING
YOUR
POLICIES
BE
CAUTIOUS
PREGNANCY
MEDICAL
COVER
EHIC
MEDICARE
EXCESS
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Your insurance document shows details of both pre-travel and travel insurance policies, including the sections of cover, limits, conditions, exclusions, and information on what to do if you
need to claim. The policy is a legal contract between us and you. We will pay for any insured event, as described in the policy, that happens during the period of validity and for which you
have paid the appropriate premium. Travel insurance policies have specific requirements for both purchasing and making successful claims. Please take the time to read and understand it
straight away as not all policies are the same. All risks which are covered are set out clearly in sections with conditions, limits and exclusions (things which are not covered); if your
circumstances do not fit those specified then there is no cover in place.
You have a cooling off period where, should you decide that you find that the terms and conditions do not meet your requirements and provided you have not travelled or
claimed on the policy, you can advise Goodtogo.com within 14 days of purchase for a full refund to be considered. Should you wish to cancel your policy outside of the 14 day
cooling off period, and can confirm that there have been no claims on the policy and that you have not travelled, in addition to a 10 administration charge; the following
cancellation terms will be applied dependant on what type of policy you have purchased.
Single Trip policies-In the event you have not travelled and are not claiming on the policy, a refund of 70% of the policy premium and any additional premium applied (on a pro-rota basis).
If you have travelled or are intending to claim, or have made a claim (irrespective of whether your claim was successful or not) we will not consider refunding any proportion of your premium.
Annual Multi Trip policies- Provided you have not made a claim (irrespective of whether your claim was successful or not) on the policy and you confirm in writing that there is no claim
pending, should you chose to cancel and understand that all benefits of the policy will be cancelled, we will refund the total premium paid, for each full calendar month remaining on the policy
from the date of cancellation. If you are intending to, or have claimed (irrespective of whether your claim was successful or not) we will not consider refunding any proportion of your premium.
We reserve the right to give 7 days notice of cancellation of this policy, without refund, by recorded delivery to you at your last known address in the event of the following
circumstances; fraud, suspected fraud, misleading information or deliberate misrepresentation, abusive behaviour to any of our staff or agents.
This policy is designed to cover most eventualities whilst you are on your trip. It does not provide cover in all circumstances and we expect that you take all possible care to safeguard against
accident, injury, loss or damage as if you had no insurance cover.
Travelling When Pregnant - Pregnancy is not a medical condition, so you are able to travel until you are quite late into your pregnancy. Our policies include emergency medical expenses
cover for pregnancy and childbirth from week 0 to week 28 whilst you are away. From the start of week 29 to week 40 of the pregnancy, there is no cover for claims relating to normal
pregnancy and normal childbirth or cancellation, however, medical expenses and cancellation cover can be provided if complications arise. Airlines and ferry/shipping companies including
cruise liners have their own restrictions due to health and safety requirements. You should check with them or any other mode of transport you propose to take before you book. Please
make sure that your Medical Practitioner and Midwife are aware of your travel plans, that there are no known complications and that you are not travelling against any medical advice.
By Air - After 28 weeks most airlines will require a letter from your Medical Practitioner or Midwife confirming your Estimated Date of Delivery and stating that there are no complications.
You may travel, but your travel must be completed by 36 weeks and 6 days for single uncomplicated pregnancies and 32 weeks and 6 days for multiple uncomplicated pregnancies.
By Sea - Ferry companies and cruise liners have their own restrictions and may refuse heavily pregnant women beyond 32 weeks.
By Car, Coach and Train - There are no known restrictions. Please make sure your Medical Practitioner or Midwife are aware of your travel plans and that there are no known complications
General Note - Please note we will not cover denial of boarding by your carrier so you should check that you will be able to travel with the carrier/airline in advance. It is
essential if at the time of booking your trip you are aware that you are pregnant that you ensure that you are able to have the required vaccinations for that trip; no cover will
be provided for cancellation in the event that after booking you discover travel is advised against or you are unable to receive the appropriate and required vaccinations for
that country.
Your travel policy is not private health insurance, in that it only covers unavoidable, unexpected emergency treatment. You need to check that you have had all the recommended vaccinations
and inoculations for the area you are travelling to. If you have an existing medical condition accepted by Good to Go it is a requirement that you check with your doctor that it is safe for you
to travel bearing in mind your method of travel, the climate and the availability and standard of local medical services in your chosen destination. It is often wise to carry additional supplies
of your regular prescribed medications in your hand luggage in case your bags are delayed. Cover will not be given if travel is against the advice of your doctor.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you (provided you are a UK resident) to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries
and Switzerland at a reduced cost and in many cases free of charge. We strongly recommend that you carry it with you when travelling abroad. Remember to check your EHIC is still
valid before you travel. Applying on www.ehic.org.uk for the card is free and it is valid for up to five years. If your EHIC is accepted whilst obtaining medical treatment abroad your policy
excess will be reduced to Nil (with the exception of increased excess relating to declared medical conditions). If you are travelling outside the EEA then there are some countries that have
reciprocal agreements with the UK and these can be found on http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/countryguide/NonEEAcountries/Pages/Non-EEAcountries.aspx
If you are travelling to Australia you must register with Medicare on arrival. There is a Medicare office in all major towns and cities in Australia. Registration is free and this will entitle you to
reduced medical charges from doctors, reduced prescription charges and access to Medicare hospitals.
Your policy carries an excess and this is the amount you have to contribute towards each claim. All excesses shown for this policy are payable by each insured-person, per section and for
each incident giving rise to a separate claim
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DEFINITIONS- Where these words are used throughout your policy they will always have this meaning:
AUSTRALASIA
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATES
BUSINESS
SAMPLES
business
goods,
samples
and
equipment taken on an insured
journey by an insured person that are
owned by you or your employer.
CHANGE IN
HEALTH
CHANNEL
ISLANDS
CLOSE
RELATIVE
CURTAILMENT
ESSENTIAL
ITEMS
EUROPE 1
EUROPE 2
EXISTING
MEDICAL
CONDITION
FLIGHT
HOME
HOME COUNTRY
INSURED
PERSON/YOU/
YOUR
INTERNATIONAL
DEPARTURE
POINT
RELEVANT
INFORMATION
MANUAL
LABOUR
MOBILITY
EQUIPMENT
PAIR OR SET
ON PISTE
CASH
DEFINITIONS CONTINUED
POSSESSIONS
VALUABLES
GADGETS
Duty free
Shoes
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PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
SCHEDULED
AIRLINE
SKI EQUIPMENT
SKI PACK
ski pass, ski lift pass, ski hire and ski school
fees.
SPORTS AND
ACTIVITIES
REDUNDANCY
TRIP
UNATTENDED
UNITED KINGDOM
WE/OUR/US
WINTER SPORTS
RESIDENT
WORLDWIDE 2
WORLDWIDE 1
(EXCLUDING USA,
CANADA &
CARIBBEAN
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Below are some important conditions and exclusions which apply to your pre travel and travel policy, it is recommended that you read this along with the conditions
for each section of your policies, this will make sure that you are aware of any conditions which may affect your circumstances or likelihood to claim.
APPLYING TO ALL SECTIONS OF YOUR POLICIES: You are not covered under any section, unless specified, for any of the following circumstances:
Any trip under an annual multi-trip policy that exceeds 31 days duration. This
includes not insuring you for part of a trip which is longer than 31 days.
Any costs incurred before departure (except cancellation and scheduled airline
failure) or after you return home.
More than the proportionate cost of your trip and any claim against the policy (all
sections) where you have not insured for the full cost of your trip.
Loss of earnings, additional hotel costs, additional car hire, Visas, ESTAs,
additional parking fees, vaccinations, inoculations, kennel fees or any other loss
unless it is specified in the policy.
The cost of taxi fares, telephone calls, faxes or any expenses for food or drink.
Any claim arising directly/indirectly from you failing to provide full and accurate
information including full details of medical conditions or changes to your health
or anyones health on which the trip depends, known by you at the time of buying
this policy or which occurs between booking and before you travel unless it has
been disclosed to us and we have agreed in writing.
The operation of law, or as a result of an unlawful act or criminal proceedings
against anyone included in your booking, or any deliberate or criminal act by an
insured person.
Any existing medical condition or health condition that has been diagnosed, been
in existence or for which you have received treatment from a hospital or specialist
consultant or for which you are awaiting or receiving treatment or under
investigation, unless we have agreed cover in writing and any additional premium
has been paid. (see Health / Existing Medical Conditions)
You travelling on a motorcycle or moped for which you do not hold a full licence to ride in
your home country. If you are riding pillion, the rider must also hold a full UK licence.
Wintersports of any kind unless the appropriate premium has been paid
You travelling on a motorcycle or moped without wearing a crash helmet, whether legally
required locally or not and unless the appropriate additional premium has been paid (if
applicable)
Any payments made or charges levied after the date of diagnosis of any change in your
health or medication after the policy was bought unless this has been advised to us and
any revised terms or conditions have been confirmed in writing.
Your suicide, self-injury, reckless behaviour or any wilful act of self-exposure to danger
or infection/injury (except where it is to save human life).
In respect of all sections other than emergency medical expenses, war, terrorism,
biological or chemical warfare, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war has
been declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection or military or usurped
power.
Participation in any sports and activities unless the appropriate additional premium has
been paid and the policy endorsed. (see definitions for sports and activities page 8)
Any claim due to your carriers refusal to allow you to travel for whatever reason.
Any costs which are due to any errors or omissions on your travel documents.
Or
Or
Or
Up to 1,000
prepaid:
i.
transport charges,
ii.
loss of accommodation,
iii.
foreign car hire
iv.
Pre-booked excursions up
to a maximum 250
that you have paid or have agreed to
pay, that you cannot recover from
any other source, following your
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Provided you:
have paid or accept that your excess will be deducted from any
settlement.
Download or request a
have complied with the health declaration on page 4 and cancellation
cancellation claim form
is not due, or caused by, an existing medical condition unless we have
and ensure that the
agreed cover, and additional premium has been paid.
medical certificate in the
accept that there is no cover for cancellation due to any elective or precancellation claim form is
arranged treatment, this includes being given a date for treatment
filled by the General
which coincides with your trip dates, as well as complications as a result
Practitioner of the persons
of elective, pre-arranged or cosmetic treatment, unless declared and
accepted by us in writing.
whose injury, illness or
have obtained a written statement from the treating doctor at the time
death has caused the
of the cancellation confirming the necessity to cancel your trip.
cancellation. As well as
accept that your claim is limited to the cancellation charges applicable
providing
the
claims
on the date the GP initially diagnosed or investigated the condition, or
handlers
with
required
at the point a declared existing condition deteriorated and required
documentation as listed on
medical attention, or referral. No payments/cancellation charges after
the front of your claim form.
this date will be reimbursed.
are not cancelling due to the death, injury or illness of any pets or
animals.
Inform
your
tour
accept that we can only offer to medically screen and extend cover for
operator/travel agent/flight
existing medical conditions to our own policyholders so if any of the
company immediately of
following people cause you to cancel because of a reoccurrence or
your necessity to cancel
complication of a medical condition diagnosed prior to booking, you will
and request a cancellation
not be covered:
invoice.
o
a travel companion not insured by us.
o
a business associate of you or your travel companion.
are not claiming for the cost of Air Passenger Duty (or equivalent),
airport charges and booking charges, or any payments or part payment
made were using frequent flyer vouchers, Air Miles vouchers or other
vouchers that have no financial face value.
have reported the theft to the relevant authority and have proof of such.
are not cancelling due to a criminal act committed by you or where
Provide us with your
you are the defendant in the court case.
original summons notice.
are not claiming due to financial circumstances or unemployment
Obtain written
except when it is due to a compulsory redundancy notice which you
confirmation to validate
received after buying this insurance, and continuous employment for
your circumstances.
two years. (see definition-redundancy)
have obtained a written statement from the police at the time of the
cancellation confirming the necessity to cancel your trip.
have been granted leave orders (and these have not been withdrawn
by your employer on disciplinary grounds).
Obtain written
confirmation to validate
your circumstances.
Obtain written
confirmation to validate
your circumstances.
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BE AWARE! No cover is provided under this section due to;
for claims arising from normal pregnancy, without any accompanying bodily
injury, illness, disease or complication. Normal Childbirth would not constitute an
unforeseen event. Please see Page 5.
transport charges,
loss of accommodation
that you have paid or agreed to pay
and that you cannot recover from
any other source following your
necessary cutting short of your
trip.
(course charges, or tuition fees are
not included unless the appropriate
extension has been purchased).
PLEASE NOTE Your unused
proportion of trip costs will be
calculated in full days lost from the
date of your return journey home.
For:
your early return home because of the
death, injury or illness of:
Or
Or
Or
any payment where you have not suffered any financial loss.
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BE AWARE! If you need to come home early you MUST contact our emergency assistance service who will be able to assist you- no cover is available for cutting short your trip unless
the emergency medical assistance service have agreed. Please also note curtailment claims are calculated from the day you return home and no payment is made for loss of enjoyment
however caused.
No cover is provided under this section for:
Coming home early due to an existing medical condition of you or a travelling companion included on your booking, where the risk attaching to that medical condition has not been accepted by
us in writing.
Coming home early due to death or illness of a close relative or close business associate caused by an existing medical condition or a known complication of it.
Any claim not supported by a detailed letter/certificate from the treating doctor explaining why your early return was medically necessary.
For claims arising from normal pregnancy, without any accompanying bodily injury, illness, disease or complication. Normal Childbirth would not constitute an unforeseen event. Please see
Page 5.
If:
Provided:
you are not claiming for additional expenses if you are forced to
cut short your trip or any expenses for loss of accommodation,
loss of car hire expenses, loss of excursions or any loss not
specified in the policy.
you are at the airport/port/station and the delay is over 12 hours.
delay is not due to the diversion of aircraft after it has departed
any compensation when your tour operator has rescheduled your flight itinerary or the airline/railway company/shipping line/handling agents offer or provide alternative transport that departs
within 12hrs or where you being able to obtain a refund from any other source, where your scheduled airline is bonded or insured elsewhere or where you have paid for the flight by credit card
and can claim a refund from credit card provider, even if the payment is insufficient to meet your claim.
Your scheduled airline being in administration or, in the USA and Canada, in Chapter 11 at the time of taking out your policy.
Unless you obtain confirmation from the police/motoring authorities to confirm a major accident on a motorway causing delays or closure on the motorway.
Unless you obtain confirmation of the delay from the authority who went to the accident or breakdown affecting the car in which you are travelling in
If you do not check in for your flight, sea crossing, coach or train departure before the intended departure time
For:
Your accidental bodily injury, that independently of any
other cause, results in your:
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Provided:
you have not deliberately exposed yourself to danger and that the
incident is due to an accident and not illness or infection.
you are not 16 or under or over 75 and claiming permanent
disablement.
you are not claiming for more than one of the benefits that is a
result of the same injury.
any payment for permanent disablement when your age under sixteen (16) or over seventy five (75) at the time of the incident
Your sickness, disease, medical condition, treatment, illness or physical or mental condition that is gradually getting worse.
Any claims not notified to us within 12 months of the date of the accident.
Medical & Repatriation Expenses (Not Private Health Insurance) (Policy B Section 4)
For trips outside & Inside your
home country:
up to the amount shown in the
schedule of cover for trips outside
your home country OR up to
1,000 inside your home country
following necessary emergency
expenses that are payable within
six months of the event that
causes the claim that results from
your death, injury or illness:
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For:
BE AWARE! Your policy is intended to cover immediate treatment in an emergency situation. We reserve the right to repatriate you immediately for treatment in your home country
when this is deemed to be preferable regardless of your original travel plans. All medical decisions are at the discretion of our medical director. It is essential for you to contact
Emergency Assistance Facilities prior being admitted anywhere, in this instance we may arrange for a local transfer to a hospital better equipped for your immediate needs.
No cover is provided under this section for:
Anything mentioned in the conditions or general exclusions (Page 8) (including any treatment, tests, associated illnesses to existing conditions and psychological disorders).
Any costs where you are an inpatient or it is a repatriation claim and our 24 hour assistance service, Emergency Assistance Facilities have not been notified or has not agreed the costs, we
reserve the right to decline associated costs.
Medication and/or treatment which at the time of departure is known to be required or to be continued outside your home country.
For expenses incurred as a result of a tropic disease where you have not had the recommended inoculations/ or taken the recommended medication
For claims arising from normal pregnancy, without any accompanying bodily injury, illness, disease or complication. Normal Childbirth would not constitute an unforeseen event. Please see
Page 5.
Services or treatment received by you, including any form of cosmetic surgery OR any treatment received by you after the date that in the opinion of our Emergency Assistance Facilities, in
consultation with your treating doctor, you can return home or which can reasonably wait until you return to your home country.
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If you undergo surgery which is covered under Section 4 of this policy, involving a minimum in-patient stay of at least 5 days in a hospital outside the UK during your trip,
We will pay:
If you need to claim:
For:
Provided you:
Up to the amount shown
In the schedule of cover
and limits per day
Recuperation
holiday
for
travel
and
accommodation costs of another holiday to
recuperate from your surgery
take the trip within 3 months of your return the UK from the
trip
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
for any claim which does not directly relate to an accident or illness suffered during your trip
for any costs which the emergency assistance company has not authorised
if you needed a home help or a registered nanny before you began your trip
For
cases
where
Emergency
Assistance Facilities were informed
please provide (in addition to the above)
your case number or name of the
person you spoke to.
A photocopy or scanned image of your
EHIC card.
Up to the amount as
shown on your schedule
of cover
For:
Personal Property
The intrinsic value or cost of repairing items
that are damaged whilst on your trip, up to the
original purchase price of the item, less an
allowance for age, wear and tear.
(i) For all valuables in total limited to the
amount shown in the schedule of cover
(ii) For any single article, pair and/or set of
articles limited to the amount shown in the
schedule of cover
(iii) For all prescription spectacles limited to
the amount shown in the schedule of
cover
(Please note: In the event of a claim for a pair or
set of articles we shall be liable only for the value
of that part of the pair or set which is lost, stolen,
damaged or destroyed)
Delayed Baggage
The purchase of essential items if your
luggage containing your possessions are
misplaced, lost or stolen on your outward
journey from your home country for over 12
hours from the time you arrived at your trip
destination. (Please note: that any amount we
pay you will be deducted from your claim if
your personal property proves to be
permanently lost)
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Provided you:
have paid your excess or accept it will be deducted
from any settlement.
have complied with the carriers conditions of carriage.
have notified the police, your carrier or tour operators
representative and obtained an independent written
report.
own the items you are claiming for and are able to
provide proof of ownership for any items over 50 in
value.
are not claiming for items which have been damaged
by a domestic dispute, atmospheric or climatic
conditions, age, wear, tear, moth or vermin, perishable
items and/or their contents i.e. food, liquids, gels etc.
are not claiming for possessions which have been lost
or stolen from a beach or lido (if so we will only pay a
maximum of 50).
have not left electrical Items, eyewear, hearing aids
jewellery & watches or photographic equipment
unattended (including being contained in luggage
during transit) except where they are locked in a safe
or safety deposit box where these are available (or left
out of sight in your locked holiday or trip
accommodation). This includes items left behind
following you disembarking your coach, train, bus,
flight, ferry or any other mode of transport.
have not left your possessions unattended away from
your holiday or trip accommodation unless left
between 6.00 am and 11.00 pm local time (during
daytime) in the locked boot or covered luggage area of
a motor vehicle where entry was gained by violent and
forcible means.
have obtained written confirmation of any loss,
damage or delay.
Personal Money
Up to the amount as
proof of ownership will be paid at the
shown on your schedule
Your cash is limited to the amount shown on
maximum of 50 subject to an overall limit for
of cover
your schedule of cover and limits if it is lost or
all such items of 150.
stolen whilst being carried on your person or
anything mentioned in the conditions or general exclusions (page 8) or any items that do not fall within the categories of cover listed.
Mobile phones, SIM cards, mobile phone prepayment cards, lost/stolen mobile phone call charges or mobile phone accessories, duty free items such as tobacco products, alcohol and perfumes.
For:
500
50
Either
Up to 75
Provided:
have paid your excess or accept it will be deducted from any settlement.
own the items you are claiming for and are able to provide proof of ownership.
are not claiming for items which have been damaged by a domestic dispute,
atmospheric or climatic conditions, age, wear, tear, moth or vermin, perishable items
and/or their contents i.e. food, liquids, gels etc.
you have not left your gadgets unattended (including being contained in luggage
during transit) except where they are locked in a safe or safety deposit box where
these are available (or left out of sight in your locked holiday or trip accommodation).
your gadget(s) was not left unattended except where it is locked in a safe or safety
deposit box where these are available or left out of sight in your locked personal holiday
or trip accommodation;
from your person unless your gadget(s) was concealed on your person or taken from
you by force or violence, or the threat of force or violence;
any incident that has not been reported to the Police as soon as possible, and within
24 hours of discovery, and a written report and reference number obtained from them;
if your gadget(s) is carried in any suitcases, trunks or similar containers when left
unattended.
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If you need to claim
For all losses
you should report to the
Police as soon as possible,
and within 24 hours of
discovery, and obtain a
written
report
and
reference number from
them.
You should also report the
loss to your tour operators
representative
or
hotel/apartment manager
wherever appropriate.
For all damage claims:
you should retain the items
in case we wish to see
them, you will need to
obtain an estimate for
repairs
or
a
letter
confirming that the damage
is irreparable.
For all loss or damage claims
during transit:
report the loss or damage
to the appropriate carrier
and obtain a Property
Irregularity Report (PIR)
form or its equivalent within
24 hours.
BE AWARE! all electronic equipment reduces in value over time therefore where a gadget is replaced following a valid claim we will reduce the payment under this policy on a sliding scale as
follows: For items over 2 years old the price will be reduced by 10% per year, up to a maximum of 70% for items that are 9 years old or more
No cover is provided under this section for:
Anything mentioned in the general conditions or exclusions (page 8) or any items that do not fall within the categories of cover listed.
For:
Either
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Provided you:
BE AWARE! Your travel insurance policy is not intended to cover items of high value, as these should be fully insured under your house contents insurance on an All Risks extension
for 365 days of the year. The mobility section only covers items that belong to you, is not new for old and an amount for age, wear and tear will be deducted, you can find full details
of our wear and tear scale published on our website at www.tif-plc.co.uk/wearandtear Any amount we pay you for temporary hire of a mobility aid will be deducted from your claim if
it proves to be permanently lost or damaged.
No cover is provided under this section for:
Anything mentioned in the conditions or general exclusions (page 8) or any items that do not fall within the categories of cover listed.
Any loss if you do not exercise reasonable care for safety/supervision of your property.
For:
Up to the amount
shown in the
schedule of cover
cover to contribute
towards the cost of an
emergency
travel
document.
cover for necessary
costs collecting your
emergency
travel
document on your
trip.
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Provided:
you are not claiming for any costs incurred before departure or after
you return home or any costs which are due to any errors or omissions
on your travel documents or money exchange
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
any financial loss suffered as a result of your debit/credit card or passport being lost or stolen.
the cost of a new passport upon your return to the United Kingdom.
cash that is not on your person, in a safe/safety deposit box or left out-of-sight in your locked trip accommodation.
loss or theft of cash due to depreciation in value, currency changes or shortage caused by any error or omission.
loss due to delay, detention, confiscation, requisition or damage by customs or other officials or authorities.
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We will pay
For:
Provided:
For injury, illness or disease suffered by you or any member of your family or any event caused by any deliberate or reckless act or omission by you or a member of your family.
Claims where an indemnity is provided under any other insurance or where it falls on you by agreement and would not have done if such agreement did not exist. i.e. rental disclaimer.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This section does not cover any claim resulting from the ownership or use of motorised vehicles. You need to take out separate motor insurance cover if you intend to drive a car
or other vehicle during your trip.
For:
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Provided:
legal proceedings in the USA or Canada follow the contingency fee system
Slater & Gordon LLP, 123
operating in North America.
Deansgate, Manchester, M3
you are not pursuing a claim against a carrier, travel agent, tour operator, tour
2BU
for 30 minutes legal
organiser, the insurers or their agents or the claims office.
you are not claiming against another insured-person, member of your family,
0161 909 4444
a friends or travelling companion, whether insured by us or another provider.
You follow the lawyers advice and provide any information and assistance
required. Failure to do so will entitle us to withdraw cover
BE AWARE! Legal expenses claims are only considered on the condition that you use Slater & Gordon LLP as your legal representative and they will always have complete
control over the legal proceedings and the selection, appointment and control of lawyers. Where a claim occurs you will supply any reports or information and proof to us and
the claims office as may be required. Any legal expenses incurred without our prior authorisation or that of the claims office will not be paid. We will settle all claims under the
Law of the country that you live in within the United Kingdom or the Channel Islands unless we agree otherwise with you.
No cover is provided under this section for:
Up to the amount
shown in the
schedule of cover
For:
Provided:
you are able to provide evidence of the necessity to make alternative travel
trip close to that originally booked if the
arrangements.
pre-booked accommodation has been
damaged by fire, flood, earthquake,
storm, lightning, explosion, hurricane or
the area is quarantined due to a major
outbreak of an infectious disease.
BE AWARE! No cover is provided under this section for:
anything mentioned in the conditions or general exclusions (page 8) or any amounts recoverable from any other source
for disinclination to travel or to continue with your trip when official directives from the local or national authority state it is acceptable to do so;
for any cost or expense payable by or recoverable from the tour operator, airline, hotel or other provider of services;
for any cost or expense resulting from circumstances existing prior to your arrival at your pre-paid and pre-booked accommodation;
Up to the amount
shown in the
schedule of cover
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We will pay
For:
Provided:
Up to the amount
shown in the
schedule of cover
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
any claim where you are unable to provide us with proof of the incident, i.e. police/authorities/medical report.
any claim where you are attacked or confined as a result of your illegal activity or reckless behaviour.
Scheduled Airline Failure & End Supplier Failure (Policy B Section 14)
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This cover is provided by International Passenger Protection Limited, IPP House, 22-26 Station Road, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0PR, underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyds (Insurer)
We will Pay:
Up to the amount
shown in the
schedule of cover for
each Person Insured
named on the invoice
For:
Or
Or
Provided You:
If you need to claim:
Travel or Accommodation not booked within the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland prior to departure
Any loss for which a third party is liable or which can be recovered by other legal means
Any losses that are not directly associated with the incident that caused you to claim. For example, loss due to being unable to reach your pre booked hotel following the financial failure of
an airline.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR SCHEDULED AIRLINE FAILURE & END SUPPLIER FAILURE (POLICY B SECTION 14)
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR SECTION B 14 ONLY:
If you have a complaint, we really want to hear from you. We welcome your comments as they give us the opportunity to put things right and improve our service to you.
Please telephone us on: (020) 8776 3750. Email: info@ipplondon.co.uk
Or write to: The Customer Services Manager, International Passenger Protection Limited, IPP House, 22-26 Station Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0PR, Fax: (020) 8776 3751
Please make sure that you quote the policy number which can be found on your policy statement.
It is our policy to acknowledge any complaint within 5 working days advising you of who is dealing with your concerns and attempt to address them.
If our investigations take longer, a full response will be given within four weeks or an explanation of IPP's position with time-scales for a full response.
Having followed the above procedure, if you are not satisfied with the response you may write to: Policyholder and Market Assistance, Lloyds, One Lime Street, London EC3N 7HA
Email: complaints@lloyds.com
In addition, you have the right to contact the Financial Ombudsman Service at the following address if you are an Eligible Complainant (See definition below)
The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London. E14 9SR Telephone: (020) 7964 1000 Email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
This Certificate is only a summary of the protection provided. A copy of the Master Policy wording providing full details of the terms and conditions of this Insurance is available from the Policyholder
upon request.
Please see Page 35 for further detail on what is an Eligible complaint.
Wickham,
Travel Disputes Professional Fees (Policy B Section 15) on payment of additional premium
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This cover is provided by UK General Insurance Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Ltd
Failure to comply with the following terms could mean that we decline to pay a claim.
All potential claims must initially be reported to our Claims Notification and Advice Helpline Service, which operates between the hours of 09.00 17.00 Mondays to Friday excluding Bank
Holidays.
This is a policy where you must notify us within 30 days of returning from the holiday which is subject to the dispute and which may give rise to any claim under this policy. Failure to do so
could mean that we decline to pay a claim for your Professional Fees.
Whilst the policy may include events that occur Worldwide, policy cover will only operate where Legal Proceedings can be brought in a United Kingdom or European Union (EU) countrys
Court Jurisdiction.
If you can convince us that there are sensible prospects of being successful in your claim and that it is reasonable for Professional Fees to be paid we will;
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Standard professional fees
The level of Professional Fees that would normally be incurred by us in either handling this
matter using our own Claims Specialists or a nominated Authorised Professional of our
choice.
Territorial limits
Worldwide but only where Legal Proceedings can be brought in a United Kingdom or
European Union (EU) countrys Court Jurisdiction.
Time of occurrence
When the Event occurred or commenced whichever is the earlier.
We, us, our
The insurers and/or Legal Insurance Management Ltd, the Coverholder.
COVER
You have paid the premium and supplied to us a proposal and declaration or other information which shall be the basis of this contract and be incorporated in this policy.
Upon payment of the policy excess We will pay Your claim in accordance with Our Standard Professional Fees and where requested by You any other Insured Person up to the Claim Limits
subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of this policy, against Professional Fees arising from an Insured Incident within the Territorial Limits where You notify Us within 30 days of returning
from the holiday which is subject to the dispute and which may give rise to any claim under this policy.
What is covered:
Pursuing a breach of contract claim arising from a contract (which must be evidenced and recorded in writing) entered into by You or on your behalf for the purposes of undertaking a Holiday
in order to seek compensation and or implementation of the contract from the following:a.
Your Tour Operator or Holiday Company
b.
Your Travel Agent
c.
A Car Hire company with whom you have pre-booked a vehicle
d.
An Airline, Ferry, Train, Cruise liner or Coach Operator
e.
A Hotelier or Property Owner
Subject to the cause of action arising within the Territorial Limits and where Legal Proceedings are able to be brought in a United Kingdom or European Union (EU) Countrys Court jurisdiction.
What is not covered:
Any matter where the value of the goods or services in dispute or the total instalments due at the time of making the claim is less than 150.
An Event not reported to the Insurer within 30 days of returning from the holiday subject to the dispute.
Professional Fees and expenses which a Court of Criminal Jurisdiction orders to be paid.
The Insured Persons travelling expenses, subsistence allowances or compensation for absence from work.
Any claim where the Event arises from incidents which have occurred or services and the like which have been provided prior to the first inception date of this insurance.
Professional Fees incurred: o in respect of any Insured Incident where the Event commenced prior to the inception of the insurance.
o before our written acceptance of a claim.
o before our approval or beyond those for which we have given our approval.
o where you fail to give proper instructions in due time to us or to the Authorised Professional.
o where you are responsible for anything which in our reasonable opinion prejudices your case.
o if you withdraw instructions from the Authorised Professional, fail to respond to the Authorised Professional, withdraw from the Legal Proceedings or the Authorised Professional refuses
to continue to act for you.
o in respect of the amount in excess of our Standard Professional Fees where you have elected to use an Authorised Professional of your own choice.
o where you decide that you no longer wish to pursue your claim as a result of disinclination. All costs incurred up until this stage will become your responsibility.
The pursuit or continued pursuit of any claim if we consider it is unlikely a reasonable settlement will be obtained or where the likely settlement amount is disproportionate compared with
the time and expense incurred.
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Claims which are conducted by you in a manner different from the advice or proper instructions of the Authorised Professional.
Appeals unless you notify us in writing of your wish to appeal at least six working days before the deadline for giving notice of appeal expires, and we consider the appeal to have a
reasonable chance of success.
Any Professional Fees and expenses that could have been recovered under any other insurance except beyond the amount which would be payable under such insurance had this Policy
not been effected.
Damages, fines or other penalties you are ordered to pay by a Court tribunal or arbitrator.
Claims arising from an Event arising from your deliberate act, omission or misrepresentation.
Claims arising from:o Ionising, radiations or contamination by radioactivity from irradiated nuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel.
o Any radioactive toxic explosive or other hazardous properties of any nuclear assembly or component thereof.
o War, Terrorism or any like or any associated risk.
o Seepage pollution or contamination of any kind.
o pressure waves caused by aircraft or other aerial devices.
Any dispute relating to written or verbal remarks which damage your reputation.
Any Professional Fees relating to your alleged dishonesty, or deliberate and wilful criminal acts or omissions.
Legal Proceedings outside the European Union (EU) and proceedings in constitutional international or supranational courts or tribunals including the European Court of Justice and the
Commission and Court of Human Rights.
A dispute which relates to any compensation or amount payable under a contract of insurance.
A dispute with us not dealt with under the Arbitration Condition.
An application for judicial review.
Any claim involving medical or clinical negligence, or pharmaceutical or any related claims (including but not limited to tobacco products).
Any claim arising from stress or psychological related condition.
Disputes between an Insured Person and their Family or a matrimonial or co-habitation dispute.
Fees payable to the Appointed Professional that exceed the maximum amount recoverable from the respective Court where the dispute falls within the limits of a Small Claims Court.
Any matter arising from or relating to any business or trading activity or venture for gain undertaken by an Insured Person including but not limited to any personal guarantee and
investment in unlisted companies.
Legal Proceedings between an Insured Person and a central or local government authority.
Any matter in respect of which an Insured Person is entitled to Legal Aid.
Any claims made or considered against us, the Agent or Authorised Professional used to handle any claim.
Any claims relating to cosmetic treatment, surgery or tanning.
Any Professional Fees incurred in defending or pursuing new areas of law or test cases.
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Conditions:
Specific to This Section of Cover
Alteration of Risk
Once cover has been arranged, you must immediately notify us of any changes to the information that has been previously provided. The most serious consequence of failing to provide full and
accurate information before you take out insurance, or when your circumstances change, could be the invalidation of your cover. In that instance it would mean that a claim will be rejected.
Observance
Our liability to make any payment under this policy will be conditional on you complying with the terms and conditions of this insurance.
Claims
You must tell us in writing within 30 days of returning from the respective holiday about any matter, which could result in a claim being made under this Policy, and must obtain in writing our
consent to incur Professional Fees.
We will give such consent if you can satisfy us that there are sufficient prospects of success in pursuing your claim and that it is reasonable for Professional Fees to be paid and you have paid
the Excess.
We may require (at our discretion) you at your expense to obtain the opinion of an expert or counsel on the merits of a claim or continued merits of a claim or Legal Proceedings. If we
subsequently agree to accept or continue with the claim, the costs of such opinion will be covered.
If after receiving a claim or during the course of a claim we decide that:
1. Your prospects of success are insufficient, or
2. It would be better for you to take a different course of action, or
3. We cannot agree to the claim.
We will write to you giving our reasons and we will not then be bound to pay any further Professional Fees for this claim.
We may limit any Professional Fees that we will pay under the policy in the pursuit continued pursuit or defence of any claim:
1. If we consider it is unlikely a reasonable settlement will be obtained or
2. Where the likely settlement amount is disproportionate to the time and expense necessary to achieve a settlement.
3. We consider that it is unlikely that you will recover the sums due and or awarded to you.
Alternatively, where it may cost US more to handle the amount in dispute we may at our option pay to you the amount in dispute which shall be deemed to represent full and final settlement
under this policy.
In the event that You make a claim under this policy which You subsequently discontinue due to Your own disinclination to proceed, any legal costs incurred to date will become Your own
responsibility and will be required to be repaid to the insurer.
UK General Insurance Limited is an Insurers agent and in the matters of a claim act on behalf of the Insurer.
Representation
We will take over and conduct in your name the prosecution, pursuit, or settlement of any claim. The Authorised Professional nominated and appointed by us will act on your behalf and you
must accept our nomination.
If Legal Proceedings have been agreed by us, you may nominate your own Authorised Professional whose name and address you must submit to us. In selecting your Authorised Professional
you shall have regard to the common law duty to minimise the cost for your claim. Any dispute arising from this shall be referred to Arbitration in accordance with the Conditions of this policy.
Where you have elected to use your own nominated Authorised Professional you will be responsible for any Professional Fees in excess of our Standard Professional Fees.
Conduct of Claim
1.
You shall at all times co-operate with us and give to us and the Authorised Professional evidence, documents and information of all material developments and shall attend upon the
Authorised Professional when so requested at your own expense.
2.
We shall have direct access at all times to and shall be entitled to obtain from the Authorised Professional any information, form, report, copy of documents, advice computation, account
or correspondence relating to the matter whether or not privileged, and you shall give any instructions to the Authorised Professional which may be required for this purpose. You or your
Authorised Professional shall notify us immediately in writing of any offer or payment into Court made with a view to settlement and you must secure our written agreement before
accepting or declining any such offer.
3.
We will not be bound by any promise or undertaking given by you to the Authorised Professional or by either of you to any Court, witness, expert, agent or other person without our
agreement.
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Recovery of Costs
You should take all reasonable steps to recover costs, charges, fees and expenses. If another person is ordered, or agrees, to pay You all of any costs, charges, fees and expenses or
compensation You will do everything possible (subject to Our directions) to recover the money and hold it on Our behalf. If payment is made by instalments these will be paid to Us until We have
recovered the total amount that the other person was ordered, or agreed to pay by way of costs, charges, fees or expenses.
Fraud
We have the right to refuse to pay a claim or to avoid this insurance in its entirety if you make a claim which is in any respect false or fraudulent.
Data Protection
The data supplied by you will only be used for the purposes of processing your policy of insurance, including underwriting, administration and handling any claim which may arise. The data
supplied will not be passed to any other parties other than those which we have mentioned hereon.
You are entitled upon the payment of an administration fee to inspect the personal data which we are holding about you. If you wish to make such an inspection, you should contact:
Legal Insurance Management Ltd, 1 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1XF.
We may respond to enquiries by the Police concerning your policy in the normal course of their investigations. Where it is necessary to administer your policy effectively or to protect your
interests we may disclose data you have supplied to other third parties such as solicitors, loss adjusters motor garages, engineers, repairers, replacement companies, other insurers etc.
Reasonable Care
You must take all reasonable steps to prevent incidents that may give rise to a claim and to minimise the amount payable by us.
Cancellation
We hope You are happy with the cover this policy provides. However, if after reading this policy, this insurance does not meet with Your requirements, please return it to Your Agent within
fourteen (14) days of issue and We will refund Your premium provided You have not submitted a claim.
The Insurer shall not be bound to accept renewal of any Insurance and may at any time cancel any insurance document by giving 14 days notice in writing where there is a valid reason for doing
so. A cancellation letter will be sent to the Insured at their last known address. Valid reasons may include but are not limited to:
a) Fraud
b) Non-payment of premium
c) Threatening and abusive behaviour
d) Non-compliance with policy terms & conditions
Acts of Parliament
Any reference to Act of Parliament within this Policy shall include an amending or replacing Act and shall also include where applicable equivalent legislation in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the
Channel Islands, The Isle of Man and under European Law where applied in the United Kingdom.
Arbitration
Any dispute between you and Us, which is not solved by the Policy, will be governed by the laws of England and Wales and shall be referred to a single arbitrator, who shall either be a solicitor
or barrister on whom we both agree, or if we cannot agree, one who is nominated by the Law Society. Where appropriate the dispute will be resolved on the basis of written submissions. The
costs of resolving the dispute will be met in full by the party against whom the decision is made. If the decision is not clearly made against either party, the arbitrator shall have the power to
apportion costs.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
Unless expressly stated nothing in this insurance contract will create rights pursuant to the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 in favour of anyone other than the parties to the insurance
contract.
Notices
Any letter or notice concerning this insurance will be properly issued if it is sent to the last known address of the person intended to receive it.
Claims Notification and Advice Helpline
All potential claims must be reported initially to the Claims Notification and Advice Helpline for advice and support. We will not accept responsibility if the Helpline services fail for reasons beyond
our control.
Law
This policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales unless the Policyholders habitual residence (in the case of an individual) or central administration
and/or place of establishment is located in Scotland in which case the law of Scotland shall apply.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR TRAVEL DISPUTES PROFESSIONAL FEES (POLICY B SECTION 15)
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In the event of a complaint arising under this insurance, you should in the first instance write to the Agent who arranged this insurance and if the matter still remains unresolved thereafter you
should write to:The Managing Director
Legal Insurance Management Ltd
1 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1XF
Please ensure your policy number is quoted in all correspondence to assist a quick and efficient response.
If it is not possible to reach an agreement, you have the right to make an appeal to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
This also applies if you are insured in a business capacity but have a group annual turnover of less than 2 million and fewer than ten staff You may contact the Financial Ombudsman Service
at:Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower, Harbour Exchange Square, London E14 9SR
Tel: 0800 023 4567 if calling from a landline or 0300 123 9123 if calling from a mobile
www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
The above complaints procedure is in addition to YOUR statutory rights as a consumer. For further information about YOUR statutory rights contact YOUR local Authority Trading Standards
Service or Citizens Advice Bureau.
Compensation Scheme
Ageas Insurance Ltd is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme, if it cannot meet its obligations. This depends
on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim. You can get more information about compensation scheme arrangements from the FSCS or visit www.fscs.org.uk
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If you need to claim:
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
if you do not check-in for the flight, sea crossing, coach or train departure before the intended departure time;
if you do not obtain written confirmation from the airline, shipping, coach or train company stating the duration and the cause of the delay;
for any claims arising from withdrawal from service temporarily or otherwise of the aircraft, coach, train or sea vessel on the orders or recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port
Authority or similar body in any Country.
For
all damage claims keep the items in
your trip.
and obtained an independent written report.
case
we wish to see them. You will need
Any claim if your tour operator has compensated, offered or provided travel, alternative transport and/or accommodation to an alternative resort
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Cover only applicable if the appropriate winter sports premium has been paid
We will pay:
For:
Provided:
the unused portion of your ski pack costs paid for or
contracted to be paid for before your trip
commenced
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
for the excess shown in the schedule of cover and limits per insured person;
for claims that are not confirmed as medically necessary by the emergency assistance company and where a medical certificate has not been obtained from the attending medical practitioner
abroad confirming that you are unable to ski and unable to use the ski pack facilities;
for anything mentioned under you are not covered for Section B4 - Medical & Repatriation Expenses.
Cover only applicable if the appropriate winter sports premium has been paid
We will pay:
For:
Up to the amount shown in
the schedule of cover
Provided:
Or
o
BE AWARE!
No cover is provided under this section for:
for claims where you have not obtained confirmation of resort closure from the local representative;
for claims where not all skiing facilities are totally closed;
for claims where the lack of snow conditions are known or are public knowledge at the time of effecting this insurance.
Loss and Hire of Golf Equipment (Policy B Section 20) on payment of additional premium
We will pay
Up to the amount shown
in the schedule of cover
For:
Either
Provided:
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If you need to claim
you have paid your excess or accept it will be deducted from any
settlement
you have complied with the carriers conditions of carriage
you have notified the police, your carrier or tour operators
representative and obtained an independent written report with
written confirmation of any loss, damage.
you are not claiming for damage caused by a domestic dispute,
atmospheric or climatic conditions, age, wear, tear, moth or vermin,
perishable items and/or their contents.
your golf equipment is not specifically insured elsewhere.
you are able to provide either the damaged items on request or to
prove the existence or ownership of any item lost or stolen.
you have kept all receipts for this hire and sent them in to us with
your claim.
Please
telephone
our
claims department. They
will
send
you
the
appropriate claim form and
advise
you
what
documentation to send in.
For all sections you will
need to obtain independent
written confirmation of the
circumstances and keep all
receipt for items purchased
/hired equipment.
Cover only applicable if the appropriate golf extension premium has been paid
We will pay:
For:
Provided:
you have kept all receipts and sent them in to us with your claim.
the course is closed by a club official and you have confirmation in
writing
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Cover only applicable if the appropriate golf extension premium has been paid
We will pay:
For:
Please note: this benefit will only be payable once in any game
Provided:
if you do not produce written confirmation from the secretary of the club, stating that the hole in one has been performed to the satisfaction of the club, together with the original score card
fully completed and duly signed.
For:
Provided:
Or
Please telephone
our
claims
department. They
will send you the
appropriate claim
form and advise
you
what
documentation to
send in.
Circumstances which could reasonably have been anticipated at the date the insurance was effected.
Withdrawal from service (temporary or otherwise) of an aircraft or sea vessel on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port Authority or any similar body in any country.
For:
Provided:
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If you need to claim
anything mentioned in the conditions or general exclusions (page 8) or any amounts recoverable from any other source
Any claim where the fire, flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, explosion, hurricane, volcanic eruption or infectious disease had already happened before you purchased this policy or booked
your trip, whichever is the latter.
For any costs if you do not take the first available means of transport to get to your destination or home or any unreasonable or unnecessary costs to get you to your destination or home
HAZARDOUS PURSUITS
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You are not covered for taking part in any Hazardous Pursuits unless it is listed below and you have paid the required premium where appropriate. In respect of Hazardous Pursuits categories
B to C, the maximum age limit is 75. If you are going to take part in any activity which may be considered dangerous or hazardous that is not detailed below, please contact the selling agent
who will contact us to see if we can provide cover. Please note that under Section B10 - Personal Liability you will not be covered for liability whilst participating in any hazardous pursuit or
anything caused directly or indirectly by your owning or using any firearms or weapons, animal, aircraft, motorised vehicle, boat and other watercraft, or any form of motorised leisure equipment,
including jet skis and snowmobiles.
Cover for the following activities that are considered to be Hazardous Pursuits is included provided they are incidental to the trip (not sole purpose) and for recreational purposes only, not for
competitions or any professional activity, subject to the following endorsement:
HAZARDOUS PURSUITS ENDORSEMENT:
The exclusion of Hazardous Pursuits in the General Exclusions is deleted only with respect to cover under Section B1 - Curtailment and Section B5 - Medical and Repatriation Expenses for
participation in the following Hazardous Pursuits on a non-professional (amateur) and recreational basis, provided that; you ensure the activity is adequately supervised, that appropriate safety
equipment (such as protective head wear, life jackets etc.) are worn at all times and you do not participate in such Hazardous Pursuits for more than 90 days in any one Period of Insurance.
The acceptable Hazardous Pursuits list is:Category A: Aerobics, Angling, Archery, Badminton, Bamboo Rafting (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit of land), Banana Boating, Baseball, Basketball, Beach games,
Blade Skating, Board Sailing (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit from land), Body Boarding/Boogie Boarding (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile
limit from land), Bowls, Catamaran Sailing (inland waters only) European Waters only, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cricket, Croquet, Cross Country Running, Curling, Cycling (but not BMX and
mountain bikes), Dinghy Sailing (inland waters only) within a 12 mile limit form land, Dragon Boat Racing, Fell walking, rambling up to 2000m, Fishing, Sea Fishing, Fruit or Vegetable Picking
(under 3 metres), Glass Bottom Boats, Goalball, Golf, Handball, Hobbie Catting (only on inland or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit from land) European Waters only, Ice-skating (rink only),
Jet Boating, Jet Skiing, Jogging, Kite Boarding, Kite Surfing, Motorcycling up to 50cc (Excluding Quad biking), Netball, Non-Manual Labour excluding Animal Sanctuary/Refuge work,
Parascending (towed by boat), Rafting, canoeing and kayaking (including white water up to grade 3), Pilates, Pony Trekking, Power Boating (non-competitive), Rackets, Racquet Ball, Roller
skating, Rounders, Scuba diving (up to 18 metres), Snooker, pool and billiards, Snorkelling, Softball, Spinning, Squash, Surfing, Swimming (in a pool or inland waters or coastal waters within a
12 mile limit from land), Swimming with dolphins, Table tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, Tennis, Trampolining, Trekking/Hiking up to 2000 metres, Tubing, Tug of War, Volleyball, Wakeboarding, Walking
up to 2000m, Water Polo, Water-skiing (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit from land), Windsurfing (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit from
land), Yachting, boating, sailing and rowing (only on European waters)
The following Category activities are not covered by this insurance unless an additional premium has been paid and the schedule of cover and limits shows the cover has been
provided. If the additional premium has been paid, the activities are covered provided they are incidental to the trip (not sole purpose) and for recreational purposes only, not for
competitions or any professional activity, and subject to the above endorsement:
Category B: Provided you have paid the appropriate premium, you will be covered for all of the activities listed in Category A plus the following activities:Breathing Observation Bubble (BOB) up to 18 metres, Bungee Jump - No Personal Accident cover, Camel/Elephant Riding, Charity Rallies (No Racing), Cycle Touring, Deep Sea Fishing, Dog
Sledging, Farm Work (manual, excluding the use of powered machinery), Fencing, Fives, Flying a private plane or small aircraft, Flying as a passenger in a private or small aircraft,
Football/Soccer, Go Karting up to 250cc, Gorilla Trekking, Gymnastics, Hiking (between 2,000 and 3,000 metres altitude), Hockey, Horse riding over 7 days (no Polo, Hunting or Jumping), Hot
Air Ballooning, Hydro Zorbing, Kayaking European waters only, Manual Work (ground level only, no machinery), Motorcycling (between 51cc 125cc, no racing) as a rider or passenger when
wearing a helmet, provided the rider holds an appropriate UK licence, Paint Balling, Passenger Sledge, Quad Biking (no racing) under 125cc as a rider or passenger when wearing a helmet,
provided the rider holds an appropriate UK licence, Safari (not involving use of firearms), Scuba Diving (between 18 and 30 metres), Sea Canoeing/Kayaking inland waters only European
waters only, Trekking (between 2,000 and 3,000 metres altitude), White Water Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking (Grade 4), Wind Tunnel Flying
Category C: Provided you have paid the appropriate premium, you will be covered for all of the activities listed in Categories A and B, plus the following activities:Abseiling, Devil Karting, Dirt Boarding, Fell Running/Walking (between 3,000 and 6,000 metres altitude), Gaelic Football, Glacier Skiing, Gliding, Hurling, Ice Fishing, Kendo (Training only), Kick
Boxing (Training only), Lacrosse, Manual Work (ground level only including the use of light hand held machinery), Martial Arts (Training only), Motor Cycling over 125cc. Must have a full Clean
Licence and be over the age of 25 years as a rider or passenger when wearing a helmet (Excluding Quad biking), Octopush/Water Hockey, Off Piste Skiing (with a professional guide/instructor
within recognised resort areas), Outdoor Endurance Events, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Shark Diving (Cage), Shinty, Sail Boarding, SandBoarding, Sand Dune Surfing/Skiing, Sand Yachting,Skate
Boarding, Ski-Dooing, Ski Run Walking, Ski Yawing, Skiing (Cross Country), Skiing, Skiing (Dry Slope), Skiing, Big Foot, Sledging, Snow Blading, Snow Boarding, Snow Bobbing, Snow Carting,
Snow Decking, Snow Go Karting up to a 125cc, Snow Parascending, Snow Scooting, Snow Shoe Walking, Snow Shoeing, Snow Tubing, Snow Zorbing, Snow Kiting, Snow Mobiling,
Snowboarding (Dry Slope), Snowcat Driving, Snowcat Skiing, Tree Top Canopy Walking, Trekking (between 3,000 and 6,000 metres altitude), White Water Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking (Grade
5 to 6), Yachting (racing/crewing) including outside Coastal waters but within European waters,
SCUBA DIVING ENDORSEMENT
Scuba diving to a maximum depth of 18 metres (see Category A) or 30 metres (see category B) will be covered provided that you hold a British Sub Aqua Club (B.S.A.C.) or equivalent certificate
of proficiency for the dive being undertaken or you are under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor; are diving with proper equipment and not contrary to B.S.A.C. codes of good practice;
are not solo/cave/wreck diving, are not diving for hire or reward; are not diving within 24 hours of flying or flying within 24 hours of diving and are not suffering from any medical condition likely
to impair your fitness to dive.
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We have appointed Travel Claims Facilities to look after your claim. If you require a claim form please download it on the internet at: www.travel-claims.net
Alternatively please advise the section of the insurance on which you want to claim and master policy number and policy reference to:
Travel Claims Facilities, I Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY telephone: 0203 829 3 815
You need to:
Produce your insurance certificate confirming you are insured before a claim is admitted.
Give us full details in writing of any incident that may result in a claim under any section
of the policy at the earliest possible time.
Provide all necessary information and assistance we may require at your own expense
(including where necessary medical certification and details of your National Health
We can:
Make your policy void where a false declaration is made or any claim is found to be
fraudulent.
Take over and deal with in your name the defence/settlement of any claim made under
the policy.
Subrogate against the responsible party and take proceedings in your name but at our
expense to recover for our benefit the amount of any payment made under the policy.
Obtain information from your medical records (with your permission) for the purpose of
dealing with any medical claims. No personal information will be disclosed to any outside
person or organisation without your prior approval.
Pass on to us immediately every writ, summons, legal process or other communication in connection with the
claim.
Provide full details of any House Contents and All Risks insurance policies you may have.
Ensure that all claims are notified within 3 months of the incident occurring.
Not abandon any property to us or the claims office.
Not admit liability for any event or offering to make any payment without our prior written consent.
Cancel all benefits provided by this policy without refund of premium when a payment has been made for
cancellation or curtailment of the trip.
Not make any payment for any event that is covered by another insurance policy.
Only pay a proportionate amount of the claim where there is other insurance in force covering the same risk
and to require details of such other insurance.
Settle all claims under the Law of the country that you live in within the United Kingdom or the Channel Islands
unless we agree otherwise with you.
submit any disputes arising out of this contract to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the country that
you live in within the United Kingdom or the Channel Islands
It is our aim to give a high standard of service and to meet any claims covered by these policies honestly, fairly and promptly. There are, however, times when misunderstandings occur by both sides. If you do
not feel that the matter has been dealt with to your satisfaction or you have some new evidence which we have not seen, you may bring this to the claims managers attention in writing. The Claims Manager,
Travel Claims Facilities, 1 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY
INFORMATION FOR SECTION B14 ONLY: Definitions - What is an Eligible Complainant?
1.
A Consumer Any natural person acting for purposes outside his trade, business or profession
2.
A Micro-Enterprise An enterprise which employs fewer than 10 persons and has a turnover or annual balance sheet that does not exceed 2 million
3.
A Charity Which has an annual income of less than 1 million at the time the complaint is made
4.
A Trustee Of a trust which has a net asset value of less than 1 million at the time the complaint is made.
Write to the Branch Manager, URV, 1 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY who will review the claims office decision.
If you are still not satisfied with the outcome you may:
Ask the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to review your case. Their address is Exchange Tower, Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9SR. Tel: 0800 023 4567 if calling from a landline or
0300 123 9123 if calling from a mobile, www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
You are also able to use the EC On-line Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ who will notify FOS on your behalf.
URV, Branch Office of Union Reiseversicherung AG for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Registered in England & Wales. Company No. FC024381 Branch No. BR006943A public body corporate with limited
liability.
Registered Office: Maximilian Strasse 53, D-80530 Munich, Germany. Registered with Amtsgericht Munich, Germany Registered Number: HRB 137918 Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised in Germany by BaFin
and subject to limited regulation in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority and in the Republic of Ireland by the Insurance Regulator.
Union Reiseversicherung AG are members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Administered in the United Kingdom and Ireland by Travel Insurance Facilities plc. Registered Office: 1 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY Registered in England. Registered Number: 3220410.
Travel Insurance Facilities plc are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityTravel Claims Facilities and Emergency Assistance Facilities are trading names of Travel Insurance Facilities plc are authorised
and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.