With many people preparing for winter skiing breaks, it is important to check that your travel insurance would provide sufficient cover for you and your equipment if something went wrong. Independent financial research company Defaqto has identified significant variation in the winter sports cover offered by different insurance policies.
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Thousands of winter sports holidaymakers may be risking their health and safety and potentially invaliding their insurance by hitting the slopes the morning after a night of heavy drinking, when they may still be over the limit. A new report by Post Office Travel Insurance has revealed that 80 per cent of winter sports holidaymakers drink on their holiday, with nearly a quarter (22 per cent) admitting to drinking heavily. In the report, skiers admitted to knocking back an average of 12 units of alcohol each night, four times the recommended daily allowance.
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The winter sports season sees thousands of Brits heading abroad to enjoy the finest skiing and snowboarding on offer. But among all the kick turns and freestyling, there tends to be a fair amount of wipeouts and yard sales — that’s falling over to the uninitiated. A fall on the slopes can wipe out your savings if you haven’t got the right ski cover. Given the increasing cost of dealing with medical emergencies picked up on the slopes, an eagerly awaited holiday could quickly turn into an expensive nightmare if you set off without the correct insurance.
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Every driver knows how important it is to keep your car well maintained. Not only is it essential for road safety, but a well-maintainedcar is also a legal requirement according to MOT standards. An MOT is a legal requirement to obtain car insurance, without which you cannot drive on the road. During the winter your car can suffer from the effects of adverse weather conditions, slippery road surfaces and a host of other problems. So to make sure you can drive safely all year round, here are a few winter driving tips to keep your car in good working order.
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Asthma sufferers could find themselves at risk on their winter skiing holiday if they have not declared their condition when buying travel insurance. Most standard travel insurance policies will not pay claims if an asthma attack is triggered by the altitude changes or extreme cold when skiing on holiday.
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Ski enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes this winter should ensure they have adequate travel insurance cover in place for themselves and their families. And this cover must include winter sports cover, says moneysupermarket.com. Research from the comparison site reveals that while there are competitive deals available, policies covering winter sports can vary a great deal from provider to provider, with exclusions and caveats commonplace as well as coverage levels. It is therefore crucial to check the small print. A family of four hitting the slopes for a week in Europe can insure themselves for as little as £14 with OUL Direct, which covers winter sports equipment, piste closure, and
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