Bradford & Bingley Gold

90 days

Medical Warranty
It is your commitment to us that at the time of taking out this policy or booking a trip, you are healthy, fit to travel and undertake each trip. Please read the medical questions below. If your answer is YES to any of these questions, you must telephone FirstAssist on 0800 169 4078 to confirm eligibility of cover:
1. Does anyone in your party have any existing medical conditions?
2. Has anyone in your party currently, or in the last twelve months been under the care of any hospital, or been prescribed medication for more than 14 days in total?
3. Does anyone anticipate any treatment or tests in the future or are they/you on a waiting list for in/out-patient treatment?
4. Has anyone in your party submitted any medical claim or medically related travel claim in the last three years?
5. Do you know of any reason why a trip might be cancelled or curtailed (such as illness of an immediate relative)?
We reserve the right not to offer cover. Where cover is offered you will be issued with an appropriate endorsement, which forms part of the contract. Where cover cannot be offered FirstAssist will endeavour to assist you and provide you with details of alternative insurers. In order to maintain the highest levels of service, FirstAssist may record and monitor telephone communications.
You must notify FirstAssist as soon as possible, if there are any changes to your health.
We reserve the right not to extend this insurance and may also cancel this policy if deemed necessary by us, where the booked trip could be detrimental to your well being.

Section 4 - Medical Emergency Expenses
(not private health insurance)
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips within the Channel Islands, where NHS treatment is not available).
Before a claim for emergency expenses can be submitted under this section, you must contact FirstAssist on 020 8763 3162 or +44 208 763 3162 from abroad.
If during your trip you become ill or are injured
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule incurred outside the United Kingdom:
1. for emergency medical and surgical treatment.Claims for emergency dental treatment (for the relief of pain only) shall be limited to £600
2. for reasonable and necessary additional accommodation (room only) and travelling expenses (Economy Class), including those of one relative or friend if
you have to be accompanied home on medical advice or if you are a child and require an escort home in the event of death:
a) for conveyance of the body or ashes to the United Kingdom (cost of burial or cremation is not included) or
b) local funeral expenses abroad limited to £3,000.
4. for loss of excursion charges you have paid or contracted to be paid, following your confinement to hospital or your holiday accommodation which are not
recoverable from any other source. Limited to £500.
NOTE - All receipts must be retained and produced in the event of a claim.
Your claim may be rejected if receipts are not produced.
If you become ill or are injured we have the right to bring you back home, if the treating doctor and the FirstAssist doctor agree that you can safely travel home.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 (£150 if you are 65 years or over) of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident
2. for any sums which can be recovered by you and which are covered under any National Insurance Scheme or Reciprocal Health Arrangement (E111)
3. for any expenses incurred for illness,injury or treatment required in consequence of:
a) surgery or medical treatment, which in the opinion of the attending doctor and the FirstAssist doctor, can be reasonably delayed until your return to the United Kingdom
b) medication and/or treatment which at the time of departure is known to be required or to be continued outside the United Kingdom.
4. for preventative treatment which can be delayed until your return to the United Kingdom
5. for claims that are not confirmed as medically necessary by attending doctor or first assist.
6. for the cost of any elective (non-emergency) treatment or surgery, including exploratory tests, which are not directly related to the illness or injury which necessitated your admittance into hospital
7. or any additional hospital costs arising from single or private room accommodation unless medically necessary
8. for treatment or services provided by health spa, convalescent or nursing home or any rehabilitation centre
9. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 9 - Personal Accident
You are covered for:
The following benefits, which will be paid to you or your legal representative, if you have a personal accident during your trip which, at the end of 12 months after that accident, is the sole cause of your consequent death or disability:
1. Death - £ 15,000
2. Loss of limbs, loss of sight or permanent total disablement - the amount shown on your schedule
NOTE - If you are aged under 16 or over 65 at the time of the accident, the death benefit will be limited to funeral and other expenses up to £2,500 and the permanent total disablement benefit will not apply.
You are not covered for:
Any claims for death, loss or disablement caused directly or indirectly by:
1. a disease or any physical defect or illness
2. an injury which existed prior to the commencement of the trip
3. pregnancy
4. anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 5 Medical Inconvenience Benefit
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips within the Channel Islands, where NHS treatment is not available).
You are covered for:
A benefit of £20 per each complete 24 hours spent as an in-patient if you are admitted to a registered hospital abroad up to a maximum of £600, in addition to any
medical expenses incurred under Section 4 of this policy.
NOTE Documentation must be submitted to confirm the date and time of admission and discharge.
You are not covered for:
anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 4 - Medical Emergency Expenses
(not private health insurance)
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips within the Channel Islands, where NHS treatment is not available).
Before a claim for emergency expenses can be submitted under this section, you must contact FirstAssist on 020 8763 3162 or +44 208 763 3162 from abroad.
If during your trip you become ill or are injured
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule incurred outside the United Kingdom:
1. for emergency medical and surgical treatment.Claims for emergency dental treatment (for the relief of pain only) shall be limited to £600

Section 16 Winter Sports (OPTIONAL)
E. UK Physiotherapy Expenses (Gold Cover Only)
You are covered:
Up to £100 for medically necessary physiotherapy when you return to the United Kingdom following accidental injury during your trip.
You are not covered:
1. if you do not have a valid medical expenses claim under the Medical Emergency Expenses section for the same incident.
2. where the need for physiotherapy does not arise immediately on your return to the United Kingdom from your trip or on discharge from a hospital in the United Kingdom.
3. if the physiotherapy is not supported by a certificate from a medical practitioner in the United Kingdom.

Section 4 - Medical Emergency Expenses
(not private health insurance)
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips within the Channel Islands, where NHS treatment is not available).
Before a claim for emergency expenses can be submitted under this section, you must contact FirstAssist on 020 8763 3162 or +44 208 763 3162 from abroad.
If during your trip you become ill or are injured
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule incurred outside the United Kingdom:
1. for emergency medical and surgical treatment.Claims for emergency dental treatment (for the relief of pain only) shall be limited to £600
2. for reasonable and necessary additional accommodation (room only) and travelling expenses (Economy Class), including those of one relative or friend if you have to be accompanied home on medical advice or if you are a child and require an escort home in the event of death:
a) for conveyance of the body or ashes to the United Kingdom (cost of burial or cremation is not included) or
b) local funeral expenses abroad limited to £3,000.

Section 4 - Medical Emergency Expenses
(not private health insurance)
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips within the Channel Islands, where NHS treatment is not available).
Before a claim for emergency expenses can be submitted under this section, you must contact FirstAssist on 020 8763 3162 or +44 208 763 3162 from abroad.
If during your trip you become ill or are injured
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule incurred outside the United Kingdom:
1. for emergency medical and surgical treatment.Claims for emergency dental treatment (for the relief of pain only) shall be limited to £600
2. for reasonable and necessary additional accommodation (room only) and travelling expenses (Economy Class), including those of one relative or friend if you have to be accompanied home on medical advice or if you are a child and require an escort home in the event of death:
a) for conveyance of the body or ashes to the United Kingdom (cost of burial or cremation is not included) or
b) local funeral expenses abroad limited to £3,000.

Section 2 - Personal Money
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule (limited to £250 for cash losses) if your own money is lost or stolen whilst being carried on your person or left in a locked safety deposit box.
NOTE - If you are aged under 16, claims under Personal Money are limited to £50 overall.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident
2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your money
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your money
4. from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities for any shortages due to error, omission or depreciation in value
6. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 15 - Legal Expenses
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips to the Channel Islands).
You are covered for:
Legal expenses incurred by you or your legal representative, up to a limit of the amount shown on your schedule, in the pursuit of compensation and/or damages against a third party arising from or out of your personal injury or death as a direct result of an accident.
Provided that we shall have complete control over the legal proceedings and the appointment and control of any legal representative.
Special condition applying to Section 15
FirstAssist, which handles claims on the insurer's behalf shall supervise any legal action through appointed legal representatives nominated by us and we will decide the point at which negotiations cannot be usefully pursued further. After that, no further claims can be made against this section of the policy.
You are not covered for:
Any claim arising in respect of or in connection with:
1. a trip solely within the United Kingdom
2. legal expenses incurred in relation to a dispute between you and us or the insurer other than as detailed under the Arbitration clause below
3. legal expenses incurred either prior to the granting of support by us or without our written consent
4. any claim reported to us more than 90 days after the commencement of the incident giving rise to the claim
5. any claim where we consider the insured person's prospects of success in achieving a reasonable benefit are insufficient. However, where it is fair and reasonable to do so, at our sole discretion, we may offer you a cash settlement in substitution for the reimbursement of legal expenses;
6. any costs relating to a claim or counterclaim made against you by any other party
7. disputes arising out of the insured person's business or professional activities
8. the payment of fines,damages or penalties of any nature
9. claims against someone that you were travelling with or another person insured under this policy
10. any legal expenses which are dependent upon the successful outcome of the case.
ARBITRATION
If there is a dispute between you and us or the insurer about this section of the policy, it can be taken to an independent arbitrator. The arbitrator will be a solicitor or barrister whom you and we agree to. If we cannot agree with you on an arbitrator, the President of the Law Society (or similar organisation) will choose the arbitrator. The side that loses the arbitration will pay the costs of the arbitration. If the decision is not totally in favour of one side, the arbitrator will decide who pays the costs. If you lose or are asked to pay a share of the costs, those costs will not be covered under this polity.
CO-OPERATION
We must be able to contact your legal representative. You and your representative must co-operate with us and tell us about developments concerning your case. We must be able to have access to your legal representative's files if we request them.
SETTLEMENT
You must tell us if an offer is made to settle the legal proceedings. You must not negotiate or agree to settle the dispute without having our agreement beforehand.
If you do not accept a reasonable offer, we may not continue to support your claim.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
You must send us all bills for your legal representative's legal expenses as soon as you receive them. You must confirm to us that any charges you have to pay
are acceptable and that we may pay the bill for you.
RECOVERY
You and your legal representative must take every step to recover legal expenses. If we pay legal expenses up to the maximum for any one claim and you pay more legal expenses to end your case, we and you will share any legal expenses that are recovered. We and you will each receive the same percentage as was paid.

Section 3 - Loss of Passport/Driving Licence Expenses
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom.
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for the reasonable additional travel or accommodation expenses you incur abroad in obtaining a new passport/driving licence, if your passport/driving licence is lost or stolen.
You are not covered:
1. for the replacement costs of a new passport and/or driving licence
2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety or supervision of your passport/driving licence
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the loss
4. for loss, destruction or damage arising from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities
5. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 3 - Loss of Passport/Driving Licence Expenses
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom.
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for the reasonable additional travel or accommodation expenses you incur abroad in obtaining a new passport/driving licence, if your passport/driving licence is lost or stolen.
You are not covered:
1. for the replacement costs of a new passport and/or driving licence
2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety or supervision of your passport/driving licence
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the loss
4. for loss, destruction or damage arising from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities
5. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 6 Mugging Benefit
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom.
You are covered for:
A benefit of £100 per 24 hours up to a maximum of £1,000, in addition to any medical expenses incurred under Section 4 of this policy if you are mugged and, as a
result of your injuries received from the mugging, are admitted as an in-patient to a registered hospital abroad.
You are not covered:
1. if you do not obtain a police report of the mugging and confirmation of your injuries and period of in-patient treatment from the hospital;
2. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

section 14 - Hijack
You are covered for:
A benefit of £50 per full 24 hours up to the amount shown on your schedule for the duration of the hijack.
You are not covered:
1. for business travel (except where the appropriate premium for Business Cover has been paid)
2. if you or your family or your business connections have engaged in activities that could be expected to increase the risk of hijack
3. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
A. Ski Equipment
You are covered:
1. Ski Equipment
Up to £500 for the value or repair of your own ski equipment (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation) or hired ski equipment,if they are lost, stolen or damaged during your trip, limited to £250 for single and/or a pair or set of articles.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. ski equipment whilst in use;
3. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your own or your hired ski equipment;
4. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your own or your hired ski equipment;
5. if your own or your hired ski equipment is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company etc.) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or,
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately.
6. for loss, destruction, damage or theft from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
7. for your own or your hired ski equipment stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle unless it was in the rear boot or luggage area of the
vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, or items stored on a roof rack (unless the vehicle is parked within sight of you), and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry;
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
8. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
A. Ski Equipment
You are covered:
1. Ski Equipment
Up to £500 for the value or repair of your own ski equipment (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation) or hired ski equipment,if they are lost, stolen or damaged during your trip, limited to £250 for single and/or a pair or set of articles.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. ski equipment whilst in use;
3. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your own or your hired ski equipment;
4. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your own or your hired ski equipment;
5. if your own or your hired ski equipment is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company etc.) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or,
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately.
6. for loss, destruction, damage or theft from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
7. for your own or your hired ski equipment stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle unless it was in the rear boot or luggage area of the
vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, or items stored on a roof rack (unless the vehicle is parked within sight of you), and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry;
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
8. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
A. Ski Equipment
You are covered:
1. Ski Equipment
Up to £500 for the value or repair of your own ski equipment (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation) or hired ski equipment,if they are lost, stolen or damaged during your trip, limited to £250 for single and/or a pair or set of articles.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. ski equipment whilst in use;
3. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your own or your hired ski equipment;
4. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your own or your hired ski equipment;
5. if your own or your hired ski equipment is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company etc.) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or,
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately.
6. for loss, destruction, damage or theft from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
7. for your own or your hired ski equipment stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle unless it was in the rear boot or luggage area of the
vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, or items stored on a roof rack (unless the vehicle is parked within sight of you), and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry;
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
8. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
B. Ski Pack
You are covered:
Up to £150 per week up to a maximum of £300 in all for the unused portion of your ski pack costs paid for or contracted to be paid for before your trip commenced, where you do not curtail the trip, but are certified by a medical practitioner in the resort as being unable to ski and unable to use the ski pack facilities because of serious injury or illness occurring during the trip and where there is confirmation that no refund is available for the unused items.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. for claims that are not confirmed as medically necessary by FirstAssist and where a medical certificate has not been obtained from the attending medical
practitioner abroad confirming that you were unable to ski and were unable to use the ski pack facilities;
3. for anything mentioned under YOU ARE NOT COVERED of Section 4 Medical Emergency Expenses;
4. for anything mentioned under the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
C. Piste Closure
Cover is only available under this Section between 1st December to 1st May.
If there is a lack of snow in your resort and it closes, which prevents you from skiing.
You are covered:
1. for a benefit of £30 per day towards the costs you have to pay to travel to another resort (for as long as these conditions exist at your resort, but not
exceeding the pre-booked insurance period of your trip) up to a maximum of £300;
or
2. for a benefit of £30 for each full day you are unable to ski up to a maximum of £300, if there is no other resort available.
You are not covered:
1. for claims where you have not obtained confirmation of resort closure from the local representative;
2. for claims where not all skiing facilities are totally closed;
3. for claims where the lack of snow conditions are known or are public knowledge at the time of effecting this insurance;
4. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
C. Piste Closure
Cover is only available under this Section between 1st December to 1st May.
If there is a lack of snow in your resort and it closes, which prevents you from skiing.
You are covered:
1. for a benefit of £30 per day towards the costs you have to pay to travel to another resort (for as long as these conditions exist at your resort, but not
exceeding the pre-booked insurance period of your trip) up to a maximum of £300;
or
2. for a benefit of £30 for each full day you are unable to ski up to a maximum of £300, if there is no other resort available.
You are not covered:
1. for claims where you have not obtained confirmation of resort closure from the local representative;
2. for claims where not all skiing facilities are totally closed;
3. for claims where the lack of snow conditions are known or are public knowledge at the time of effecting this insurance;
4. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
C. Piste Closure
Cover is only available under this Section between 1st December to 1st May.
If there is a lack of snow in your resort and it closes, which prevents you from skiing.
You are covered:
1. for a benefit of £30 per day towards the costs you have to pay to travel to another resort (for as long as these conditions exist at your resort, but not
exceeding the pre-booked insurance period of your trip) up to a maximum of £300;
or
2. for a benefit of £30 for each full day you are unable to ski up to a maximum of £300, if there is no other resort available.
You are not covered:
1. for claims where you have not obtained confirmation of resort closure from the local representative;
2. for claims where not all skiing facilities are totally closed;
3. for claims where the lack of snow conditions are known or are public knowledge at the time of effecting this insurance;
4. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports (OPTIONAL)
This Section of cover is only applicable if the appropriate premium has been paid and is shown on your schedule.
D. Avalanche Closure
Cover is only available under this Section between 1st December to 1st May.
You are covered:
Up to £300 for reasonable additional travel and accommodation expenses necessarily incurred to reach your booked destination if, as a direct result of an avalanche, your transfer from or to your pre-booked resort is delayed.
You are not covered:
1. for exclusions listed under section 12
2. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
2. Ski Hire
For £15 per day up to a maximum of £300 in all for the reasonable cost of hiring replacement ski equipment as a result of the accidental loss, theft or damage of
your own ski equipment during the insurance period.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. ski equipment whilst in use;
3. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your own or your hired ski equipment;
4. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your own or your hired ski equipment;
5. if your own or your hired ski equipment is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company etc.) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or,
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately.
6. for loss, destruction, damage or theft from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
7. for your own or your hired ski equipment stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle unless it was in the rear boot or luggage area of the
vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, or items stored on a roof rack (unless the vehicle is parked within sight of you), and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry;
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
8. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 16 - Winter Sports
2. Ski Hire
For £15 per day up to a maximum of £300 in all for the reasonable cost of hiring replacement ski equipment as a result of the accidental loss, theft or damage of
your own ski equipment during the insurance period.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident;
2. ski equipment whilst in use;
3. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your own or your hired ski equipment;
4. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of your own or your hired ski equipment;
5. if your own or your hired ski equipment is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company etc.) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or,
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately.
6. for loss, destruction, damage or theft from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
7. for your own or your hired ski equipment stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle unless it was in the rear boot or luggage area of the
vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, or items stored on a roof rack (unless the vehicle is parked within sight of you), and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry;
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
8. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Emergency Transport
What to expect from FirstAssist in the event of a medical emergency This is one of the benefits of your travel insurance, included within the Medical Emergency Expenses section.To use this facility please contact FirstAssist on +44 (0) 20 8763 3159.The terms of cover for emergency transport are as follows. The emergency transport is arranged by FirstAssist who acts for the insurer.
Additional definitions applying to the emergency transport.
Chief Medical Officer
means the Senior Medical Officer of FirstAssist who will advise on the medical condition and/or the needs for the emergency transport.
Emergency Transport
means moving you to another hospital which has the necessary medical facilities either in the country where you are taken ill or injured or in another nearby country (evacuation) or bringing you back to the United Kingdom (repatriation).
What we will pay for:
The Emergency Transport
The emergency transport is available worldwide during the period of cover to you while abroad if you are injured or become ill suddenly and need immediate hospital treatment as an in-patient and there are no suitable medical facilities locally.
The emergency transport is only available in these circumstances.
FirstAssist must be notified immediately you become ill or are admitted to hospital so that communication with the treating doctors can be established.
Once the medical condition has been assessed, arrangements may then be made to move or bring you back to the United Kingdom (repatriation) if in the opinion of the Chief Medical Officer this is medically necessary. If the Chief Medical Officer thinks it is necessary then the emergency transport will be carried out under medical supervision.
Transport arrangements
All the arrangements must be made by FirstAssist. You may be transported by air ambulance, by a regular airline or by any other method of transport we consider appropriate. The Chief Medical Officer will decide the method of transport and the date and time based on an assessment of your medical condition.
Accompanying person
In all cases where you are under 18, and in other cases where in the opinion of our Chief Medical Officer the medical condition makes it appropriate, another person, who must be 18 or over, may accompany you while you are being moved, we will pay the reasonable and necessary costs of this, including any additional accommodation costs.
Return of mortal remains
If you die abroad we will pay the reasonable costs of taking the body back to the United Kingdom.
Our liability
We will not be liable for:
(a) any failure to provide the emergency transport or for any delays in providing it unless the failure or delay is caused by our negligence (including that of our appointed agents).
(b) failure or delay in providing the emergency transport;
(i) if, by law the emergency transport cannot be provided in the country in which it is needed or;
(ii) if the failure or delay is caused by any reason beyond our control including, but not limited to, strikes, industrial action and flight conditions.
(c) injury or death caused to you while you are being moved unless it is caused by our negligence or the negligence of anyone acting on our behalf.
Unused travel tickets
Any unused portion of your travel ticket and that of any accompanying person, will immediately become our property and must be given to us
What we will not pay for:
Emergency transport is not available to cover the following:
1 Any medical condition which does not need immediate in-patient hospital treatment or which does not prevent you from continuing to travel or work.
2 Any medical condition for which cover is excluded under Section 4 Medical Emergency Expenses.
3 Injuries from participating in any hazardous activity.
4 If you need to be moved from an oil-rig platform or similar off shore location.
5 If, at the time the need for emergency transport arises, you are insured or, if this insurance did not exist, would be insured against those costs by an existing insurance policy or policies.
6 Any costs which we do not approve beforehand.
7 Ifwe have not been told about the accident or illness for which emergency transport is needed within 30 days of it happening.
8 Anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 1 - Personal Luggage (OPTIONAL)
Your schedule will show if you have cover for this section (however, cover under B - Delayed Luggage - is automatically included).
You are covered:
A. Personal Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for the value or repair of any of your own personal luggage (not hired, loaned or entrusted to you), which is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation). Limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all valuables in total, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for a single item and/or a pair or set of articles, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all golf equipment. 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.
B. Delayed Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule towards the cost of buying replacement necessities if your own personal luggage is delayed in reaching you on your outward journey for at least 12 hours and you have a written report from the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) or tour representative. Receipts will be necessary in the event of a claim. NOTE - Any amount we pay you under part B - Delayed Luggage will be refunded to us if your personal luggage proves to be permanently lost and you claim under part A - Personal Luggage.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (not applicable to part B - Delayed Luggage); 2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your property;
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of personal luggage or valuables;
4. if your personal luggage is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or;
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately;
5. for loss, destruction, damage or theft:
a) from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
b) of contact lenses, dentures, hearing aids, samples or merchandise, bonds,
coupons, securities, stamps or documents of any kind, vehicles or vehicle
accessories (other than wheelchairs and pushchairs only ), tents, antiques,
musical instruments, pictures, typewriters, portable telephones, computers
and/or accessories, televisions, sports gear whilst in use (other than ski
equipment for winter sports trips where the appropriate premium has
been paid), pedal cycles, dinghies, boats and/or ancillary equipment, glass
or china;
c) due to wear and tear, denting or scratching, moth or vermin;
d) of valuables left as 'checked-in' luggage;
6. for mechanical breakdown, derangement or for breakage of fragile or brittle articles being transported by a carrier, unless the breakage is due to fire or other accident to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in;
7. for personal luggage stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle, unless it was in the locked glove compartment, or rear boot or luggage area of the vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry or,
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am;
8. for any shortages due to error, omission or depreciation in value;
9. for any property more specifically insured or recoverable under any other source;
10. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 1 - Personal Luggage (OPTIONAL)
Your schedule will show if you have cover for this section (however, cover under B - Delayed Luggage - is automatically included).
You are covered:
A. Personal Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for the value or repair of any of your own personal luggage (not hired, loaned or entrusted to you), which is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation). Limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all valuables in total, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for a single item and/or a pair or set of articles, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all golf equipment. 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.
B. Delayed Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule towards the cost of buying replacement necessities if your own personal luggage is delayed in reaching you on your outward journey for at least 12 hours and you have a written report from the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) or tour representative. Receipts will be necessary in the event of a claim. NOTE - Any amount we pay you under part B - Delayed Luggage will be refunded to us if your personal luggage proves to be permanently lost and you claim under part A - Personal Luggage.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (not applicable to part B - Delayed Luggage); 2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your property;
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of personal luggage or valuables;
4. if your personal luggage is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or;
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately;
5. for loss, destruction, damage or theft:
a) from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
b) of contact lenses, dentures, hearing aids, samples or merchandise, bonds,
coupons, securities, stamps or documents of any kind, vehicles or vehicle
accessories (other than wheelchairs and pushchairs only ), tents, antiques,
musical instruments, pictures, typewriters, portable telephones, computers
and/or accessories, televisions, sports gear whilst in use (other than ski
equipment for winter sports trips where the appropriate premium has
been paid), pedal cycles, dinghies, boats and/or ancillary equipment, glass
or china;
c) due to wear and tear, denting or scratching, moth or vermin;
d) of valuables left as 'checked-in' luggage;
6. for mechanical breakdown, derangement or for breakage of fragile or brittle articles being transported by a carrier, unless the breakage is due to fire or other accident to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in;
7. for personal luggage stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle, unless it was in the locked glove compartment, or rear boot or luggage area of the vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry or,
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am;
8. for any shortages due to error, omission or depreciation in value;
9. for any property more specifically insured or recoverable under any other source;
10. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 1 - Personal Luggage (OPTIONAL)
Your schedule will show if you have cover for this section (however, cover under B - Delayed Luggage - is automatically included).
You are covered:
A. Personal Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for the value or repair of any of your own personal luggage (not hired, loaned or entrusted to you), which is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed (after making proper allowance for wear and tear and depreciation). Limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all valuables in total, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for a single item and/or a pair or set of articles, limited to the amount shown on your schedule for all golf equipment. 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.
B. Delayed Luggage
Up to the amount shown on your schedule towards the cost of buying replacement necessities if your own personal luggage is delayed in reaching you on your outward journey for at least 12 hours and you have a written report from the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) or tour representative. Receipts will be necessary in the event of a claim. NOTE - Any amount we pay you under part B - Delayed Luggage will be refunded to us if your personal luggage proves to be permanently lost and you claim under part A - Personal Luggage.
You are not covered:
1. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (not applicable to part B - Delayed Luggage); 2. if you do not exercise reasonable care for the safety and supervision of your property;
3. if you do not obtain a written police report within 24 hours of the discovery in the event of loss, burglary or theft of personal luggage or valuables;
4. if your personal luggage is lost, damaged or delayed in transit, if you do not:
a) notify the carrier (i.e. airline, shipping company, etc) immediately and obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline) or;
b) follow up in writing within 7 days to obtain a written carriers report (or Property Irregularity Report in the case of an airline), if you are unable to obtain one immediately;
5. for loss, destruction, damage or theft:
a) from confiscation or detention by customs or other officials or authorities;
b) of contact lenses, dentures, hearing aids, samples or merchandise, bonds,
coupons, securities, stamps or documents of any kind, vehicles or vehicle
accessories (other than wheelchairs and pushchairs only ), tents, antiques,
musical instruments, pictures, typewriters, portable telephones, computers
and/or accessories, televisions, sports gear whilst in use (other than ski
equipment for winter sports trips where the appropriate premium has
been paid), pedal cycles, dinghies, boats and/or ancillary equipment, glass
or china;
c) due to wear and tear, denting or scratching, moth or vermin;
d) of valuables left as 'checked-in' luggage;
6. for mechanical breakdown, derangement or for breakage of fragile or brittle articles being transported by a carrier, unless the breakage is due to fire or other accident to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in;
7. for personal luggage stolen from:
a) an unattended vehicle, unless it was in the locked glove compartment, or rear boot or luggage area of the vehicle and is covered so as not to be visible from outside the vehicle, and there is evidence of forcible and violent entry or,
b) an unattended vehicle (other than motorcaravans) left for any period between the hours of 9pm and 9am;
8. for any shortages due to error, omission or depreciation in value;
9. for any property more specifically insured or recoverable under any other source;
10. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 7 - Cancellation
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule if your travel and accommodation arrangements are cancelled before your departure from the United Kingdom (or from your home for trips solely within the United Kingdom) which have not been used and which you have paid for or contracted to pay for, providing the cancellation is necessary and unavoidable (and is not a result of mere disinclination to commence your trip as arranged) due to:
1. the death or disablement by bodily injury, illness, pregnancy or being subject to quarantine of (a) you, (b) any person you are intending to travel or stay with, (c) an immediate relative of yours or of any person you are intending to travel with or (d) a close business associate of yours
2. you being called for jury service or as a witness (but not as an expert witness or where your employment would normally require you to attend court) in a Court of Law
3. your redundancy or the redundancy of any person you are intending to travel with, provided that we are informed in writing immediately notification of redundancy is received and that you were not aware of any impending redundancy at the time this policy was issued
4. your home or place of business being made uninhabitable or unusable, up to 14 days before the commencement of your trip, due to fire, lightning, explosion, earthquake, subsidence, storm, flood, falling trees, riot or civil commotion, malicious damage, burst pipes, impact by aircraft
5. the police requesting your presence following burglary or attempted burglary at your home or place of business.
You are not covered for:
1. claims where a medical certificate has not been obtained from a Medical Practitioner, confirming that cancellation of the trip is medically necessary
2. the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (£10 for loss of deposit claims only)
3. anything caused directly or indirectly by:
a) any increased charges which may arise due to failure to notify your travel agent or tour operator immediately it is found necessary to cancel
b) prohibitive regulations by the Government of any country.
4. compensation for frequent flyer points or similar schemes
5. anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.
section 8 - Curtailment
Curtailment is only applicable if you return to the United Kingdom earlier than planned (or to your home for trips solely within the United Kingdom).
This section includes the services of FirstAssist who must be contacted immediately on 020 8763 3162 (or +44 208 763 3162 from abroad) in the event of a serious injury, illness or hospitalisation, where repatriation has to be considered.
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for:
the value of the portion of your travel and/or accommodation arrangements which have not been used and which were paid for before your departure from the United Kingdom (or from your home for trips solely within the United Kingdom) if you, and where appropriate a companion covered by this policy, have to curtail your trip and return to your home earlier than planned due to:
a) the death, severe injury or serious illness of:
i) you or any person you are travelling with
ii) an immediate relative of yours resident in the United Kingdom
iii) a close business associate of yours resident in the United Kingdom.
b) your home or place of business being made uninhabitable or unusable due to fire, lightning, explosion, earthquake, subsidence, storm, flood, falling trees, riot or civil commotion, malicious damage, burst pipes, impact by aircraft
c) the police requesting your presence following burglary or attempted burglary at your home or place of business.
These proportionate value of costs will be calculated from the date of return to the United Kingdom (or to your home for trips solely within the United Kingdom).
2. reasonable additional travelling expenses incurred by you for returning to the United Kingdom (Economy Class) earlier than planned for a reason stated in part 1 of this section.
NOTE - It is a requirement of this insurance that you contact FirstAssist immediately if you wish to return home for any reasons listed under this section or by any method other than as originally planned. Failure to do so will affect your claim.
You are not covered for:
1. the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident
2. claims that are not confirmed as medically necessary by FirstAssist and where a medical certificate has not been obtained from the attending Medical Practitioner abroad (or from the United Kingdom for trips solely within the United Kingdom) confirming it necessary to curtail the trip
3. additional travelling expenses incurred which are not authorised by FirstAssist
4. compensation for frequent flyer points or similar schemes
5. anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 12 Missed Departure
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips to the Channel Islands).
You are covered:
1. Up to £600 for trips within Europe and £1,000 for countries outside Europe for necessary hotel and travelling expenses incurred in reaching your booked destination, if the car you are travelling in breaks down or is involved in an accident or the public transport being used is delayed, resulting in you arriving too late to commence your booked trip from or to the United Kingdom.
You are not covered:
1. if sufficient time has not been allowed for your journey;
2. if you are not proceeding directly to the departure point;
3. for claims caused by strike or industrial action which was expected to happen before your departure from home;
4. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 11 Travel Delay
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips to the Channel Islands).
You are covered:
1. For a benefit of £20 for the first full 12 hours you are delayed and £10 for each full 12 hours you are delayed after that, up to a maximum of £200 (regardless of the number of incidents of delay) or;
2. Up to the amount under the cancellation section of this policy (less £50 excess) if you abandon the trip after the first full 12 hours;
If your outward or return flights, sea crossing, coach or train departure to or from the United Kingdom are delayed for more than 12 hours beyond the intended departure time (as specified on your travel ticket) as a result of:
a) strike or industrial action (provided that when this policy was taken out, there was no reasonable expectation that the trip would be affected by such cause);
b) adverse weather conditions;
c) mechanical breakdown or technical fault of the aircraft, coach, train or sea vessel.
NOTE This section only applies for delays at your final departure point to or from the United Kingdom.
You are not covered:
1. if you do not check-in for the flights, sea crossing, coach or train departure before the intended departure time;
2. if you do not obtain written confirmation from the airline, shipping, coach or train company stating the period and the reason for the delay;
3. 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;
4. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (this is only applicable if you abandon the trip);
5. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 11 Travel Delay
This section does not apply to trips within the United Kingdom (except for trips to the Channel Islands).
You are covered:
1. For a benefit of £20 for the first full 12 hours you are delayed and £10 for each full 12 hours you are delayed after that, up to a maximum of £200 (regardless of
the number of incidents of delay) or;
2. Up to the amount under the cancellation section of this policy (less £50 excess) if you abandon the trip after the first full 12 hours;
If your outward or return flights, sea crossing, coach or train departure to or from the United Kingdom are delayed for more than 12 hours beyond the
intended departure time (as specified on your travel ticket) as a result of:
a) strike or industrial action (provided that when this policy was taken out, there was no reasonable expectation that the trip would be affected by such cause);
b) adverse weather conditions;
c) mechanical breakdown or technical fault of the aircraft, coach, train or sea vessel.
NOTE This section only applies for delays at your final departure point to or from the United Kingdom.
You are not covered:
1. if you do not check-in for the flights, sea crossing, coach or train departure before the intended departure time;
2. if you do not obtain written confirmation from the airline, shipping, coach or train company stating the period and the reason for the delay;
3. 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;
4. for the first £50 of each and every incident for each insured person involved in the incident (this is only applicable if you abandon the trip);
5. for anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 10 - Personal Liability
NOTE - If you are using a mechanical/motorised vehicle, make sure that you are adequately insured for third party cover, as you are not covered under this insurance.
You are covered:
Up to the amount shown on your schedule for your legal expenses and legal liability for damages which were caused by an accident that happened during the trip, leads to claims made against you for:
1. accidental bodily injury to a person who is not a member of your family, household or employed by you
2. loss of or damage to any property which does not belong to, is not in the charge of, and is not in the control of you, or any member of your family, household or employee
3. damage to your temporary holiday accommodation that does not belong to you, or any member of your family,household or employee.
You are not covered for:
1. charges or fines imposed by a Court of Law or other relevant bodies
2. anything caused directly or indirectly by:
a) liability which you are responsible for, because of an agreement that was made
b) injury, loss or damage arising from:
i) ownership or use of aircraft, horse-drawn or mechanical/motorised vehicles, bicycles, vessels (other than rowing boats, punts or canoes), animals (other
than horses, domestic dogs or cats), or firearms (other than guns being used for sport)
ii) the occupation (except temporarily for the purpose of the trip) or ownership of any land or buildings
iii) the carrying out of any trade or profession
iv) racing of any kind
v) any deliberate act.
c) liability covered under any other insurance policy
3. anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

Section 13 - United Kingdom Expenses
4. Kennel/ Cattery Fees
You are covered:
Up to £100 in total for extra cattery and kennel fees if your return to the United Kingdom has been delayed following your illness, your accidental injury or you
being a hospital in-patient during your trip.
You are not covered:
1. if you do not have a valid medical expenses claim under the Medical Emergency Expenses section for the same incident.
2. if your cat or dog was not in a cattery or kennel for the duration of your trip.
Exclusions applying to B 1- 4:
1. any claim arising from a trip taken within the United Kingdom.
2. any amount that can be recovered by you from other sources.
3. anything mentioned in the General Exclusions.

PRE TRAVEL ADVICE
Before you travel you may require information on visas, vaccinations, and general information such as: safety of drinking water, tipping, opening hours of banks and
shops.The information at the disposal of FirstAssist is wide ranging and we will be pleased, where possible, to assist with your enquiry.
This service is available by calling 020 8763 3159 and quoting your Gold policy number.

What to do in the case of a serious medical emergency
CONTACT BRADFORD & BINGLEY ASSISTANCE
The Bradford & Bingley Assistance service, operated by FirstAssist, is available 24 hours a day and can arrange admission to hospital, ambulance transfers and air
repatriation if necessary. To obtain assistance in any country simply make a call to FirstAssist on:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8763 3159 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8763 3035
An on-line new case notification form is available on the FirstAssist website:
www.firstassist.co.uk. Click on Assistance services / Claims information.
For ongoing enquiries you can email direct on International.ops@firstassist.co.uk
Important please quote your Bradford & Bingley Gold Travel Insurance policy number.
PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
In-Patient Treatment If you are admitted to a hospital/clinic outside the United Kingdom as an in-patient FirstAssist will arrange for major expenses to be paid
direct, subject to the limits and conditions of the policy.
Note to treating Doctor: FirstAssist must be advised immediately with full medical details, otherwise medical expenses may not be guaranteed.
Out-Patient Treatment If you receive medical treatment outside the United Kingdom as an out-patient, you should pay the hospital/clinic yourself (unless the
hospital tells you they have direct arrangements with us) and claim back your medical expenses on return to the United Kingdom (see page 15 What to do if you wish to claim). However, on occasions where it appears costs are likely to exceed £500 you should call the FirstAssist helpline for advice.NOTE: Beware of requests for you to sign for excessive treatment or charges. If in doubt on the level of treatment or proposed charges please call FirstAssist for guidance.
When you call upon the services of FirstAssist, it is a condition of such service that they shall solely be responsible for all decisions on the most suitable, practical
and reasonable solution to any problem and the provision of cover afforded by FirstAssist is subject to the terms, exceptions and conditions of this policy.
This applies even if you have notice of serious illness or death of a an immediate relative in the United Kingdom.
EMERGENCY FUNDS If your money is lost or stolen during the trip, FirstAssist, with your help, will contact your bank, building society or your relations in the United Kingdom to arrange provision of emergency funds up to £500.
This insurance policy is arranged and administered by FirstAssist, and insures each passenger shown as having paid the appropriate premium and whose name is entered on the schedule issued by FirstAssist.
THIS POLICY IS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY (INCLUDING THE CHANNEL ISLANDS AND THE ISLE OF MAN)

The list below provides a further indication of some of the activities for which you are NOT covered. However, if you intend to undertake any hazardous activity which does not fall squarely within any of the categories listed below or listed within the General Exclusions section, you must contact us on 0800 169 4078 to check whether or not you are covered.
Some of the activities you are not covered for:
- Abseiling
- American football
- Big Game Hunting
- BMX Stunt Riding
- Bobsleighing
- Boxing
- Bungee Jumping
- Canyoning
- Extreme Sports
- Fencing
- Flying (unless a fare paying passenger but not pilot or crew)
- Go karting (Over 120 cc)
- Hang Gliding
- Heli-skiing
- High Diving
- Hot air ballooning
- Ice Hockey
- jet boating or jet skiing
- Kayaking
- Luging
- Manual Work
- Marathon running
- Martial Arts
- Micro Lighting
- Motor Rallying
- Mountaineering
- Parachuting
- Paragliding
- Parasailing
- Parascending
- Polo
- Pot Holing
- Rock Climbing
- Professional or semi professional sports of any kind (including Football, Rugby Cricket etc)
- Safaris using firearms
- Sailing outside territorial waters
- Scuba diving below 30 metres
- Skeletons
- Ski Jumping
- Speed or endurance tests
- Travelling on motorcycles over 125cc or on motorcycles under 125cc unless the person driving holds an appropriate licence and you are wearing a helmet
- Water Ski Jumping
- Weightlifting
- White water rafting or canoeing
- Wrestling
Please contact us on 0800 169 4078 if any hazardous activity you intend to undertake is not listed.

General Exclusions
YOU ARE NOT COVERED FOR
Anything directly or indirectly caused by:
13. failure of any computer hardware or software or other electrical equipment to recognise or process any date as the true calendar date (this exclusion does
not apply to claims made under Section 4 Medical Emergency Expenses, Section 5 Medical Inconvenience Benefit and Section 9 Personal Accident);

Conditions
1. No payment will be made under Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 16(B) without appropriate medical certification.
2. If we require any medical certificates, information, evidence and receipts, these must be obtained by you at your expense.
3. In the event of a claim, if we require a medical examination you must agree to this and in the event of death we are entitled to a post mortem examination both at our expense.
4. You must take all reasonable steps to recover any lost or stolen article.
5. If any claim is found to be fraudulent in any way this policy will not apply and all claims will be forfeited.
6. The original policy schedule must be produced before any claim is paid.
7. You must not make any payment, admit liability, offer or promise to make any payment without written consent from us.
8. We are entitled to take over any rights in the defence or settlement of any claim and to take proceedings in your name for our benefit against any other party.
9. We may at any time pay to you our full liability under the policy after which no further payments will be made in any respect.
10. It is a condition of this insurance that all material facts have been disclosed to us, failure to do so may invalidate this insurance leaving you with no right to make a claim.
11. If at the time of making a claim there is any other policy covering the same risk we are entitled to contact that insurer for a contribution.
12. A person or company who is not a party this policy has no right under the Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this policy but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from that Act.