Budget Gold Travel Insurance

Health conditions
Claims will not be covered if at the time of taking out this insurance (or if there is a change in your medical condition between the date you bought the policy and the date you book each trip, if you have arranged an annual multi-trip policy)you:
-are receiving or waiting for hospital investigation or treatment for any undiagnosed condition or set of symptoms;
-are travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner or for the purpose of getting medical treatment abroad;
-will be more than 26 weeks pregnant on the date you arrive home;or
-have been given a terminal prognosis,which means your condition will lead to your eventual death. Claims will not be covered at all if you or any person whose condition may give rise to a claim are suffering from or have suffered from any diagnosed psychological or psychiatric disorder, anxiety or depression. Claims will not be covered unless the condition has been declared to and accepted by underwriters (ring 0207 748
8593) ,if you or any person insured on your policy:
-has suffered from or received any form of medical advice or treatment or medication for:
-any heart-related,blood circulatory or diabetic condition;or
-any breathing condition;or
-has had treatment or consultation for any cancerous condition in the last five years;or
-has been referred to or seen by a hospital doctor or surgeon (other than an A&E doctor),or needed inpatient treatment in hospital in the last year. You must make sure that you tell us about any change in your circumstances,happening after the policy has been issued and before you travel.We have the right to alter the terms in line with the change in risk. There is no cover for health conditions which could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim.This applies to you and any person on whose health the journey may depend.

Section B - Medical and other expenses
Please note: This section does not apply if you become ill or are injured during trips within England,Wales,Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).Also,cover under this section will not apply in the Republic of Ireland if you are a resident of the Republic of Ireland. If you go into hospital,you must tell Europ Assistance immediately.
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following for necessary and reasonable costs as a result of you being injured or ill during your trip.
1 Emergency medical, surgical and hospital treatment and ambulance costs. (Emergency dental treatment is covered up to £250 as long as it is to immediately relieve pain only.)
2 Up to £5,000 for either the cost of returning your body or ashes to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip), or for the cost of a funeral in the country where you die if this is outside the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
3 Up to £1,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to your home if you die in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
4 Extra accommodation (room only) and travel expenses to allow you to return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if you cannot return as you originally booked, as long as we have approved this.
a Extra accommodation (room only) for someone to stay with you and reasonable costs for travel home with you this is necessary due to medical advice.
b Or reasonable expenses for one relative or friend to travel from the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire to stay with you (room-only costs) and travel home with you, if this is necessary due to medical advice.
5 We will pay to return you to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if the Medical Emergency Assistance Company think this is medically necessary, and they arrange this for you.
Please note: If, due to unexpected circumstances beyond your control which fall within the conditions of this cover, your holiday cannot be completed within the period of insurance outlined on your validation certificate, we will extend cover for up to 30 days no extra cost.
Special exclusions which apply to section B
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any treatment or surgery which Europ Assistance thinks is not immediately necessary and can wait until you return home.The decision of Europ Assistance is final.
3 Any expenses for treatment or surgery carried out more than 12 months after the date of the incident which you are claiming for.
4 The extra cost of single-or private-room accommodation unless it is medically necessary.
5 Any medical treatment that you receive because of a medical condition or any illness related to a medical condition which you knew about and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim. This applies to you, a relative, business associate or person you are travelling with, and any person you were depending on for the trip.
6 Any treatment or medication of any kind that you receive after you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
7 Pregnancy,if you are more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip (or arrival in your final destination country if you are on a one-way trip).
8 Any extra costs after the time when,in our medical advisor s opinion,you are fit to be returned to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland,the Channel Islands,the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
9 Any medical treatment that you receive after you have refused the offer of returning to the UK,when, in the opinion of our medical advisors,you are fit to travel.
10 The cost of any phone calls, other than the first call to Europe Assistance to tell them about the medical problem.The cost of any taxi fares unless a taxi is being used instead of an ambulance.The cost of any food and drink expenses (unless these form part of your hospital costs if you are kept as an inpatient).
11.Costs in excess of £500 which have not been authorised by Europ Assistance in advance.
12.Any pre-planned or expected medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
13.Any costs incurred by you when you are engaging in winter sports or dangerous activities unless you have paid the winter sports or dangerous activities premium or bought annual multi-trip cover which includes cover for winter sports.
15.Treatment or services provided by a private clinic or hospital, health spa, convalescent home or any rehabilitation centre unless confirmed as medically necessary by Europ Assistance.
16.Treatment for cosmetic purposes unless Europ Assistance agrees that such treatment is necessary as the result of an accident covered under this policy.
17.Expenses incurred as a result of a tropical disease when you have not had the recommended inoculations and/or taken the recommended medication. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section D - Personal accident
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits to you or your executors or administrators if you are involved in an accident during your trip which causes you an injury which results in you becoming disabled within 12 months of the date of the accident for one of the following.
1 Permanent total disability
2 Loss of one or more limbs (meaning permanent loss by physical separation at or above the wrist or ankle)
3 Irrecoverable loss of sight in one or both eyes
4 If you die, we will pay the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (this is limited for children aged under 18)
Special exclusions which apply to section D
1 Injury not caused solely by outward,violent and visible means
2 Your disablement caused by mental or psychological trauma not involving Your bodily injury
3 Disease or any physical defect,infirmity or illness which existed prior to the commencement of the trip
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section C - Hospital benefit
(This section is not available if you have paid for the long-stay or economy policy options.)
This section does not apply for trips within England, Wales, Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits if, after an accident or illness that is covered under section B (Medical and other expenses) of this insurance, you go into hospital as an inpatient outside England, Wales, Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip). Benefit will end if you go into hospital when you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip). Note: The benefit is paid to you for each complete 24-hour period
that you are kept as an inpatient. This amount is meant to help you pay extra expenses such as taxi fares and phone calls. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section B - Medical and other expenses
Please note: This section does not apply if you become ill or are injured during trips within England,Wales,Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).Also,cover under this section will not apply in the Republic of Ireland if you are a resident of the Republic of Ireland. If you go into hospital,you must tell Europ Assistance immediately.
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following for necessary and reasonable costs as a result of you being injured or ill during your trip.
1 Emergency medical, surgical and hospital treatment and ambulance costs. (Emergency dental treatment is covered up to £250 as long as it is to immediately relieve pain only.)
2 Up to £5,000 for either the cost of returning your body or ashes to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip), or for the cost of a funeral in the country where you die if this is outside the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
3 Up to £1,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to your home if you die in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
4 Extra accommodation (room only) and travel expenses to allow you to return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if you cannot return as you originally booked, as long as we have approved this.
a Extra accommodation (room only) for someone to stay with you and reasonable costs for travel home with you this is necessary due to medical advice.
b Or reasonable expenses for one relative or friend to travel from the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire to stay with you (room-only costs) and travel home with you, if this is necessary due to medical advice.
5 We will pay to return you to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if the Medical Emergency Assistance Company think this is medically necessary, and they arrange this for you.
Please note: If, due to unexpected circumstances beyond your control which fall within the conditions of this cover, your holiday cannot be completed within the period of insurance outlined on your validation certificate, we will extend cover for up to 30 days no extra cost.
Special exclusions which apply to section B
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any treatment or surgery which Europ Assistance thinks is not immediately necessary and can wait until you return home.The decision of Europ Assistance is final.
3 Any expenses for treatment or surgery carried out more than 12 months after the date of the incident which you are claiming for.
4 The extra cost of single-or private-room accommodation unless it is medically necessary.
5 Any medical treatment that you receive because of a medical condition or any illness related to a medical condition which you knew about and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim. This applies to you, a relative, business associate or person you are travelling with, and any person you were depending on for the trip.
6 Any treatment or medication of any kind that you receive after you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
7 Pregnancy,if you are more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip (or arrival in your final destination country if you are on a one-way trip).
8 Any extra costs after the time when,in our medical advisor s opinion,you are fit to be returned to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland,the Channel Islands,the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
9 Any medical treatment that you receive after you have refused the offer of returning to the UK,when, in the opinion of our medical advisors,you are fit to travel.
10 The cost of any phone calls, other than the first call to Europe Assistance to tell them about the medical problem.The cost of any taxi fares unless a taxi is being used instead of an ambulance.The cost of any food and drink expenses (unless these form part of your hospital costs if you are kept as an inpatient).
11.Costs in excess of £500 which have not been authorised by Europ Assistance in advance.
12.Any pre-planned or expected medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
13.Any costs incurred by you when you are engaging in winter sports or dangerous activities unless you have paid the winter sports or dangerous activities premium or bought annual multi-trip cover which includes cover for winter sports.
15.Treatment or services provided by a private clinic or hospital, health spa, convalescent home or any rehabilitation centre unless confirmed as medically necessary by Europ Assistance.
16.Treatment for cosmetic purposes unless Europ Assistance agrees that such treatment is necessary as the result of an accident covered under this policy.
17.Expenses incurred as a result of a tropical disease when you have not had the recommended inoculations and/or taken the recommended medication. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section B - Medical and other expenses
Please note: This section does not apply if you become ill or are injured during trips within England,Wales,Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).Also,cover under this section will not apply in the Republic of Ireland if you are a resident of the Republic of Ireland. If you go into hospital,you must tell Europ Assistance immediately.
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following for necessary and reasonable costs as a result of you being injured or ill during your trip.
1 Emergency medical, surgical and hospital treatment and ambulance costs. (Emergency dental treatment is covered up to £250 as long as it is to immediately relieve pain only.)
2 Up to £5,000 for either the cost of returning your body or ashes to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip), or for the cost of a funeral in the country where you die if this is outside the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
3 Up to £1,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to your home if you die in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
4 Extra accommodation (room only) and travel expenses to allow you to return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if you cannot return as you originally booked, as long as we have approved this.
a Extra accommodation (room only) for someone to stay with you and reasonable costs for travel home with you this is necessary due to medical advice.
b Or reasonable expenses for one relative or friend to travel from the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire to stay with you (room-only costs) and travel home with you, if this is necessary due to medical advice.
5 We will pay to return you to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if the Medical Emergency Assistance Company think this is medically necessary, and they arrange this for you.
Please note: If, due to unexpected circumstances beyond your control which fall within the conditions of this cover, your holiday cannot be completed within the period of insurance outlined on your validation certificate, we will extend cover for up to 30 days no extra cost.
Special exclusions which apply to section B
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any treatment or surgery which Europ Assistance thinks is not immediately necessary and can wait until you return home.The decision of Europ Assistance is final.
3 Any expenses for treatment or surgery carried out more than 12 months after the date of the incident which you are claiming for.
4 The extra cost of single-or private-room accommodation unless it is medically necessary.
5 Any medical treatment that you receive because of a medical condition or any illness related to a medical condition which you knew about and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim. This applies to you, a relative, business associate or person you are travelling with, and any person you were depending on for the trip.
6 Any treatment or medication of any kind that you receive after you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
7 Pregnancy,if you are more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip (or arrival in your final destination country if you are on a one-way trip).
8 Any extra costs after the time when,in our medical advisor s opinion,you are fit to be returned to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland,the Channel Islands,the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
9 Any medical treatment that you receive after you have refused the offer of returning to the UK,when, in the opinion of our medical advisors,you are fit to travel.
10 The cost of any phone calls, other than the first call to Europe Assistance to tell them about the medical problem.The cost of any taxi fares unless a taxi is being used instead of an ambulance.The cost of any food and drink expenses (unless these form part of your hospital costs if you are kept as an inpatient).
11.Costs in excess of £500 which have not been authorised by Europ Assistance in advance.
12.Any pre-planned or expected medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
13.Any costs incurred by you when you are engaging in winter sports or dangerous activities unless you have paid the winter sports or dangerous activities premium or bought annual multi-trip cover which includes cover for winter sports.
15.Treatment or services provided by a private clinic or hospital, health spa, convalescent home or any rehabilitation centre unless confirmed as medically necessary by Europ Assistance.
16.Treatment for cosmetic purposes unless Europ Assistance agrees that such treatment is necessary as the result of an accident covered under this policy.
17.Expenses incurred as a result of a tropical disease when you have not had the recommended inoculations and/or taken the recommended medication. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section B - Medical and other expenses
Please note: This section does not apply if you become ill or are injured during trips within England,Wales,Scotland or the Isle of Man (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).Also,cover under this section will not apply in the Republic of Ireland if you are a resident of the Republic of Ireland. If you go into hospital,you must tell Europ Assistance immediately.
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following for necessary and reasonable costs as a result of you being injured or ill during your trip.
1 Emergency medical, surgical and hospital treatment and ambulance costs. (Emergency dental treatment is covered up to £250 as long as it is to immediately relieve pain only.)
2 Up to £5,000 for either the cost of returning your body or ashes to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip), or for the cost of a funeral in the country where you die if this is outside the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
3 Up to £1,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to your home if you die in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you were on a one-way trip).
4 Extra accommodation (room only) and travel expenses to allow you to return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if you cannot return as you originally booked, as long as we have approved this.
a Extra accommodation (room only) for someone to stay with you and reasonable costs for travel home with you this is necessary due to medical advice.
b Or reasonable expenses for one relative or friend to travel from the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire to stay with you (room-only costs) and travel home with you, if this is necessary due to medical advice.
5 We will pay to return you to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) if the Medical Emergency Assistance Company think this is medically necessary, and they arrange this for you.
Please note: If, due to unexpected circumstances beyond your control which fall within the conditions of this cover, your holiday cannot be completed within the period of insurance outlined on your validation certificate, we will extend cover for up to 30 days no extra cost.
Special exclusions which apply to section B
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any treatment or surgery which Europ Assistance thinks is not immediately necessary and can wait until you return home.The decision of Europ Assistance is final.
3 Any expenses for treatment or surgery carried out more than 12 months after the date of the incident which you are claiming for.
4 The extra cost of single-or private-room accommodation unless it is medically necessary.
5 Any medical treatment that you receive because of a medical condition or any illness related to a medical condition which you knew about and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim. This applies to you, a relative, business associate or person you are travelling with, and any person you were depending on for the trip.
6 Any treatment or medication of any kind that you receive after you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
7 Pregnancy,if you are more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip (or arrival in your final destination country if you are on a one-way trip).
8 Any extra costs after the time when,in our medical advisor s opinion,you are fit to be returned to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland,the Channel Islands,the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland (or the final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip).
9 Any medical treatment that you receive after you have refused the offer of returning to the UK,when, in the opinion of our medical advisors,you are fit to travel.
10 The cost of any phone calls, other than the first call to Europe Assistance to tell them about the medical problem.The cost of any taxi fares unless a taxi is being used instead of an ambulance.The cost of any food and drink expenses (unless these form part of your hospital costs if you are kept as an inpatient).
11.Costs in excess of £500 which have not been authorised by Europ Assistance in advance.
12.Any pre-planned or expected medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
13.Any costs incurred by you when you are engaging in winter sports or dangerous activities unless you have paid the winter sports or dangerous activities premium or bought annual multi-trip cover which includes cover for winter sports.
15.Treatment or services provided by a private clinic or hospital, health spa, convalescent home or any rehabilitation centre unless confirmed as medically necessary by Europ Assistance.
16.Treatment for cosmetic purposes unless Europ Assistance agrees that such treatment is necessary as the result of an accident covered under this policy.
17.Expenses incurred as a result of a tropical disease when you have not had the recommended inoculations and/or taken the recommended medication. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section E - Personal belongings, baggage and money
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for the following.
E1 - Personal belongings and baggage
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your validation certificate that cover applies.)
We will pay for the following.
1 After taking off an amount for wear, tear and loss of value, we will replace or pay for the loss, theft of or damage to property owned by you with a limit for any one item, set or pair, and for valuables as set out in the table of benefits.
2 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for buying essential items if your baggage is delayed during an outward journey for more than 12 hours.You must get written confirmation of the length of the delay from the appropriate airline or transport company, and receipts for any items that you buy.We will take any payment we make for delayed baggage from the amount of any claim if your baggage is permanently lost.
E2 - Personal money
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your amidation certificate that cover applies)
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the loss or theft of cash or traveller s cheques, if you can give us evidence that you owned them and evidence of their value (this includes receipts, bank statements and cash-withdrawal slips).
E3 - Passport and travel documents
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost of replacing your passport (this includes the reasonable costs associated with getting a passport to return home while you are still overseas), travel tickets, Green Cards, visas, prepaid accommodation vouchers, prepaid car-hire vouchers and prepaid excursion vouchers which are lost,stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section E
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (except for section E1.2).
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft, damage or delay to baggage or personal belongings during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.Any claim for delayed baggage must be made to the airline within 21 days of its return.
4 Any loss or theft of money or valuables left in an unattended motor vehicle at any time.
5 Fragile articles (including china, glass, sculpture and video equipment) or sports equipment that are broken while being used,unless they are transported by a carrier and the damage is due to a fire or other accident to the sea vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in.
6 Theft, loss of or damage to pedal cycles, motor vehicles and motor-vehicle accessories, motorcycles and motorcycle accessories,marine equipment and craft,household goods and winter sports equipment (unless you have paid the appropriate winter sports premium).
7 Theft,loss of or damage to mobile phones,unused mobile telephone rental charges or pre-payments, false teeth, bridgework, contact or corneal lenses, prescription glasses or spectacles, sunglasses, artificial limbs or items of a perishable nature (meaning items that can decay or rot and will not last for long, for example, food).
8 Theft,loss of or damage to stamps and documents (other than those specifically mentioned under section E3) or business goods or samples or business money (unless you have paid the appropriate premium for business cover).
9 Wear and tear,loss of value,mechanical or electrical breakdown or damage caused by any process of cleaning, repairing or restoring,or damage caused by leaking powder or fluid carried within your baggage.
10 Shortages due to mistakes or neglect,or variations in exchange rates or a fall in value.
11 If your belongings are delayed or held by any customs or other officials legally taking your belongings.
12 Cash or passports which you do not carry with you (unless they are held in a locked safety deposit box).
13 Loss,theft or damage to valuables not carried in your hand baggage while you are travelling.
14 Any item,set or pair where you are not able to provide reasonable proof of ownership or value (for example,original receipts).
15 Property you leave unattended (other than in your locked accommodation).
16 Any claim for loss of jewellery (other than wedding rings) while swimming or taking part in dangerous activities.
17 Damage caused to suitcases,holdalls or similar carriers, unless you cannot use the damaged item.
18 Loss or theft of personal belongings or baggage while not in your control or while in the control of any person other than an airline or carrier.
19 Loss of a passport if you do not report the loss to the consular representative of your home country within 24 hours of discovering you have lost it and get a report confirming the date of loss and the date on which you received a replacement passport.
20 Traveller s cheques where the provider will replace losses without charge (other than a service charge). Claims arising if your baggage is lost,damaged or delayed while in the custody of an airline should be directed to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section I - Legal expenses
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for legal costs and expenses arising as a result of dealing with claims for compensation and damages resulting from your death, illness or injury during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section I
We will not cover the following.
1 Any claim where we or our legal representatives believe that an action is not likely to be successful or if we believe that the costs of taking action will be greater than any award.
2 The costs of making any claim against us, our agents or representatives, or against any tour operator, accommodation provider, carrier or any person who you have travelled or arranged to travel with.
3 Any costs or expenses which are based directly or indirectly on the amount of any award. The costs of following up a claim for bodily injury, loss or damage caused by or in connection with your trade, profession or business, under contract or arising out of you possessing, using or living on any land or in any buildings.
4 Any claims arising out of you owning, possessing or using mechanically-propelled vehicles, watercraft or aircraft of any description, animals, firearms or weapons.
5 Any claims arising out of your criminal, malicious or deliberate acts.
6 Any claims reported more than 180 days after the incident leading to the claim took place.
Special conditions which apply to section I
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 we will have complete control over any legal representatives appointed and any proceedings;
2 you follow our advice or that of our agents in handling any claim; and 3 where possible, you must get back all of our expenses. You must pay us any expenses you do get back.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

E3 - Passport and travel documents
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost of replacing your passport (this includes the reasonable costs associated with getting a passport to return home while you are still overseas), travel tickets, Green Cards, visas, prepaid accommodation vouchers, prepaid car-hire vouchers and prepaid excursion vouchers which are lost, stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section E
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (except for section E1.2).
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft, damage or delay to baggage or personal belongings during a journey, unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days. Any claim for delayed baggage must be made to the airline within 21 days of its return.
4 Any loss or theft of money or valuables left in an unattended motor vehicle at any time.
5 Fragile articles (including china, glass, sculpture and video equipment) or sports equipment that are broken while being used, unless they are transported by a carrier and the damage is due to a fire or other accident to the sea vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in.
6 Theft, loss of or damage to pedal cycles, motor vehicles and motor-vehicle accessories, motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, marine equipment and craft, household goods and winter sports equipment (unless you have paid the appropriate winter sports premium).
7 Theft, loss of or damage to mobile phones, unused mobile telephone rental charges or pre-payments, false teeth, bridgework, contact or corneal lenses, prescription glasses or spectacles, sunglasses, artificial limbs or items of a perishable nature (meaning items that can decay or rot and will not last for long, for example, food).
8 Theft, loss of or damage to stamps and documents (other than those specifically mentioned under section E3) or business goods or samples or business money (unless you have paid the appropriate premium for business cover).
9 Wear and tear, loss of value, mechanical or electrical breakdown or damage caused by any process of cleaning, repairing or restoring, or damage caused by leaking powder or fluid carried within your baggage.
10 Shortages due to mistakes or neglect, or variations in exchange rates or a fall in value.
11 If your belongings are delayed or held by any customs or other officials legally taking your belongings.
12 Cash or passports which you do not carry with you (unless they are held in a locked safety deposit box).
13 Loss, theft or damage to valuables not carried in your hand baggage while you are travelling.
14 Any item, set or pair where you are not able to provide reasonable proof of ownership or value (for example, original receipts).
15 Property you leave unattended (other than in your locked accommodation).
16 Any claim for loss of jewellery (other than wedding rings) while swimming or taking part in dangerous activities.
17 Damage caused to suitcases, holdalls or similar carriers, unless you cannot use the damaged item.
18 Loss or theft of personal belongings or baggage while not in your control or while in the control of any person other than an airline or carrier.
19 Loss of a passport if you do not report the loss to the consular representative of your home country within 24 hours of discovering you have lost it and get a report confirming the date of loss and the date on which you received a replacement passport.
20 Travellers cheques where the provider will replace losses without charge (other than a service charge). Claims arising if your baggage is lost, damaged or delayed while in the custody of an airline should be directed to the airline concerned first. Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section J Hijack
(This section is not available if you have paid for the long-stay or economy policy options.)
What you are covered for
We will pay £50 for each full 24-hour period if the aircraft or sea vessel in which you are travelling is hijacked on the original booked journey for more than 24 hours. We will only pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits.
Special condition which applies to section J
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that you must provide us a written statement from an appropriate authority confirming the hijack and how long it lasted.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Winter sports cover
The following sections (sections N,O,P,Q and R) only apply if you have paid the appropriate premium for winter sports cover or you have arranged annual multi-trip insurance (which allows cover for 17 days within the year or 24 days if gold or platinum cover has been arranged).
Section N Winter sports equipment
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following.
1 Accidental loss,theft or damage to skis,poles,ski boots and bindings,ski helmets,snowboards,snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates.
Please note: We will work out claims for winter sports equipment owned by you as follows.
Up to 12 months old 90%%of the purchase price
Up to 24 months old 70%%of the purchase price
Up to 36 months old 50%%of the purchase price
Up to 48 months old 30%%of the purchase price
Up to 60 months old 20%%of the purchase price
Over 60 months old 0%%
2 Accidental loss or theft to your lift pass. We will pay for the unused percentage of the cost of your lift pass based on its value at the time of the loss or theft.
Special exclusions which apply to section N
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss,theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey, unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.
4 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place unless the claim relates to skis, poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
5 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section N
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom,Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection; and 2 you must provide evidence that you owned the original lift pass and provide evidence of the replacement lift pass you bought in the resort to replace the one which was lost or stolen.
Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is lost or damaged while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Winter sports cover
The following sections (sections N,O,P,Q and R) only apply if you have paid the appropriate premium for winter sports cover or you have arranged annual multi-trip insurance (which allows cover for 17 days within the year or 24 days if gold or platinum cover has been arranged).
Section N Winter sports equipment
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following.
1 Accidental loss,theft or damage to skis,poles,ski boots and bindings,ski helmets,snowboards,snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates.
Please note: We will work out claims for winter sports equipment owned by you as follows.
Up to 12 months old 90%%of the purchase price
Up to 24 months old 70%%of the purchase price
Up to 36 months old 50%%of the purchase price
Up to 48 months old 30%%of the purchase price
Up to 60 months old 20%%of the purchase price
Over 60 months old 0%%
2 Accidental loss or theft to your lift pass. We will pay for the unused percentage of the cost of your lift pass based on its value at the time of the loss or theft.
Special exclusions which apply to section N
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss,theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey, unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.
4 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place unless the claim relates to skis, poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
5 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section N
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom,Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection; and 2 you must provide evidence that you owned the original lift pass and provide evidence of the replacement lift pass you bought in the resort to replace the one which was lost or stolen.
Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is lost or damaged while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Winter sports cover
The following sections (sections N,O,P,Q and R) only apply if you have paid the appropriate premium for winter sports cover or you have arranged annual multi-trip insurance (which allows cover for 17 days within the year or 24 days if gold or platinum cover has been arranged).
Section N Winter sports equipment
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following.
1 Accidental loss,theft or damage to skis,poles,ski boots and bindings,ski helmets,snowboards,snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates.
Please note: We will work out claims for winter sports equipment owned by you as follows.
Up to 12 months old 90%%of the purchase price
Up to 24 months old 70%%of the purchase price
Up to 36 months old 50%%of the purchase price
Up to 48 months old 30%%of the purchase price
Up to 60 months old 20%%of the purchase price
Over 60 months old 0%%
2 Accidental loss or theft to your lift pass. We will pay for the unused percentage of the cost of your lift pass based on its value at the time of the loss or theft.
Special exclusions which apply to section N
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss,theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey, unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.
4 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place unless the claim relates to skis, poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
5 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section N
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom,Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection; and 2 you must provide evidence that you owned the original lift pass and provide evidence of the replacement lift pass you bought in the resort to replace the one which was lost or stolen.
Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is lost or damaged while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section P - Ski pack
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for a percentage of the cost of your ski pack (if you have already paid and can 't get the money back)if you are ill or injured while you are on holiday and you are medically certified as being unable to use it. A ski pack includes ski school fees or ski instructor fees, hired skis, ski boots and bindings,snowboards,snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates,and the cost of any booked lift pass. Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section N Winter sports equipment
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the following.
1 Accidental loss, theft or damage to skis, poles, ski boots and bindings, ski helmets, snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates.
Please note: We will work out claims for winter sports equipment owned by you as follows.
Up to 12 months old 90% of the purchase price
Up to 24 months old 70% of the purchase price
Up to 36 months old 50% of the purchase price
Up to 48 months old 30% of the purchase price
Up to 60 months old 20% of the purchase price
Over 60 months old 0%
2 Accidental loss or theft to your lift pass. We will pay for the unused percentage of the cost of your lift pass based on its value at the time of the loss or theft.
Special exclusions which apply to section N
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey, unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.
4 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place unless the claim relates to skis, poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
5 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section N
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection; and
2 you must provide evidence that you owned the original lift pass and provide evidence of the replacement lift pass you bought in the resort to replace the one which was lost or stolen. Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is lost or damaged while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first. Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section Q - Piste closure
(This section only applies between 1 December and 15 April for travel to the Northern hemisphere or between 1 May and 30 September for travel to the Southern hemisphere.)
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits if, result of high winds,or not enough, or too much, snow in your booked holiday resort,all lift systems are closed for more than hours.We will pay for either:
1 the cost of transport to the nearest resort, up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each full 24-hour period;or
2 up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each 24-hour period if you are not able to ski and there is no other ski resort available.
Special conditions which apply to section Q
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you get a written statement from the management of the resort confirming the reason for the closure and how long lasted;and
2 the holiday resort where you are staying is at least 1000 metres above sea level.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section Q - Piste closure
(This section only applies between 1 December and 15 April for travel to the Northern hemisphere or between 1 May and 30 September for travel to the Southern hemisphere.)
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits if, result of high winds,or not enough, or too much, snow in your booked holiday resort,all lift systems are closed for more than hours.We will pay for either:
1 the cost of transport to the nearest resort, up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each full 24-hour period;or
2 up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each 24-hour period if you are not able to ski and there is no other ski resort available.
Special conditions which apply to section Q
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you get a written statement from the management of the resort confirming the reason for the closure and how long lasted;and
2 the holiday resort where you are staying is at least 1000 metres above sea level.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section Q - Piste closure
(This section only applies between 1 December and 15 April for travel to the Northern hemisphere or between 1 May and 30 September for travel to the Southern hemisphere.)
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits if, result of high winds,or not enough, or too much, snow in your booked holiday resort,all lift systems are closed for more than hours.We will pay for either:
1 the cost of transport to the nearest resort, up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each full 24-hour period;or
2 up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each 24-hour period if you are not able to ski and there is no other ski resort available.
Special conditions which apply to section Q
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you get a written statement from the management of the resort confirming the reason for the closure and how long lasted;and
2 the holiday resort where you are staying is at least 1000 metres above sea level.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section R - Avalanche cover
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for reasonable extra travel and accommodation expenses that you need to pay if your booked outward or return journey is delayed for more than 12 hours from your scheduled arrival or departure time because of an avalanche.
Special exclusion which applies to section R
We will not cover the excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
Special condition which applies to section R
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that you get a written statement from the appropriate authority confirming the reason for the delay and how long it lasted.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section O - Ski hire
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each full 24-hour period for the cost of hiring other skis, poles, ski boots and bindings, snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates if:
1 the winter sports equipment that you own is lost or delayed during your trip for over 12 hours;or
2 the winter sports equipment that you own is lost, stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section O
We will not cover the following.
1 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
2 Any loss,theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss.
3 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place,unless the claim relates to skis,poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
4 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section O
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 we take any payment made under this section from any claim under section N (winter sports equipment)of this insurance;and
2 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection.
Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is delayed while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section O - Ski hire
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for each full 24-hour period for the cost of hiring other skis, poles, ski boots and bindings, snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings or ice skates if:
1 the winter sports equipment that you own is lost or delayed during your trip for over 12 hours;or
2 the winter sports equipment that you own is lost, stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section O
We will not cover the following.
1 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
2 Any loss,theft of or damage to winter sports equipment during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss.
3 Winter sports equipment you have left unattended in a public place,unless the claim relates to skis,poles or snowboards and you have taken all reasonable care to protect them by leaving them in a ski rack between 10am and 8pm.
4 Any loss or damage caused to winter sports equipment used by people who it was not designed for.
Special conditions which apply to section O
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 we take any payment made under this section from any claim under section N (winter sports equipment)of this insurance;and
2 you must bring any damaged winter sports equipment you own back to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland for inspection.
Claims arising if your winter sports equipment is delayed while in the custody of an airline should be made to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section E - Personal belongings, baggage and money
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for the following.
E1 - Personal belongings and baggage
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your validation certificate that cover applies.)
We will pay for the following.
1 After taking off an amount for wear, tear and loss of value, we will replace or pay for the loss, theft of or damage to property owned by you with a limit for any one item, set or pair, and for valuables as set out in the table of benefits.
2 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for buying essential items if your baggage is delayed during an outward journey for more than 12 hours.You must get written confirmation of the length of the delay from the appropriate airline or transport company, and receipts for any items that you buy.We will take any payment we make for delayed baggage from the amount of any claim if your baggage is permanently lost.
E2 - Personal money
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your amidation certificate that cover applies)
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the loss or theft of cash or traveller s cheques, if you can give us evidence that you owned them and evidence of their value (this includes receipts, bank statements and cash-withdrawal slips).
E3 - Passport and travel documents
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost of replacing your passport (this includes the reasonable costs associated with getting a passport to return home while you are still overseas), travel tickets, Green Cards, visas, prepaid accommodation vouchers, prepaid car-hire vouchers and prepaid excursion vouchers which are lost,stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section E
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (except for section E1.2).
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft, damage or delay to baggage or personal belongings during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.Any claim for delayed baggage must be made to the airline within 21 days of its return.
4 Any loss or theft of money or valuables left in an unattended motor vehicle at any time.
5 Fragile articles (including china, glass, sculpture and video equipment) or sports equipment that are broken while being used,unless they are transported by a carrier and the damage is due to a fire or other accident to the sea vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in.
6 Theft, loss of or damage to pedal cycles, motor vehicles and motor-vehicle accessories, motorcycles and motorcycle accessories,marine equipment and craft,household goods and winter sports equipment (unless you have paid the appropriate winter sports premium).
7 Theft,loss of or damage to mobile phones,unused mobile telephone rental charges or pre-payments, false teeth, bridgework, contact or corneal lenses, prescription glasses or spectacles, sunglasses, artificial limbs or items of a perishable nature (meaning items that can decay or rot and will not last for long, for example, food).
8 Theft,loss of or damage to stamps and documents (other than those specifically mentioned under section E3) or business goods or samples or business money (unless you have paid the appropriate premium for business cover).
9 Wear and tear,loss of value,mechanical or electrical breakdown or damage caused by any process of cleaning, repairing or restoring,or damage caused by leaking powder or fluid carried within your baggage.
10 Shortages due to mistakes or neglect,or variations in exchange rates or a fall in value.
11 If your belongings are delayed or held by any customs or other officials legally taking your belongings.
12 Cash or passports which you do not carry with you (unless they are held in a locked safety deposit box).
13 Loss,theft or damage to valuables not carried in your hand baggage while you are travelling.
14 Any item,set or pair where you are not able to provide reasonable proof of ownership or value (for example,original receipts).
15 Property you leave unattended (other than in your locked accommodation).
16 Any claim for loss of jewellery (other than wedding rings) while swimming or taking part in dangerous activities.
17 Damage caused to suitcases,holdalls or similar carriers, unless you cannot use the damaged item.
18 Loss or theft of personal belongings or baggage while not in your control or while in the control of any person other than an airline or carrier.
19 Loss of a passport if you do not report the loss to the consular representative of your home country within 24 hours of discovering you have lost it and get a report confirming the date of loss and the date on which you received a replacement passport.
20 Traveller s cheques where the provider will replace losses without charge (other than a service charge). Claims arising if your baggage is lost,damaged or delayed while in the custody of an airline should be directed to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section E - Personal belongings, baggage and money
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for the following.
E1 - Personal belongings and baggage
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your validation certificate that cover applies.)
We will pay for the following.
1 After taking off an amount for wear, tear and loss of value, we will replace or pay for the loss, theft of or damage to property owned by you with a limit for any one item, set or pair, and for valuables as set out in the table of benefits.
2 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for buying essential items if your baggage is delayed during an outward journey for more than 12 hours.You must get written confirmation of the length of the delay from the appropriate airline or transport company, and receipts for any items that you buy.We will take any payment we make for delayed baggage from the amount of any claim if your baggage is permanently lost.
E2 - Personal money
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your amidation certificate that cover applies)
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the loss or theft of cash or traveller s cheques, if you can give us evidence that you owned them and evidence of their value (this includes receipts, bank statements and cash-withdrawal slips).
E3 - Passport and travel documents
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost of replacing your passport (this includes the reasonable costs associated with getting a passport to return home while you are still overseas), travel tickets, Green Cards, visas, prepaid accommodation vouchers, prepaid car-hire vouchers and prepaid excursion vouchers which are lost,stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section E
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (except for section E1.2).
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft, damage or delay to baggage or personal belongings during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.Any claim for delayed baggage must be made to the airline within 21 days of its return.
4 Any loss or theft of money or valuables left in an unattended motor vehicle at any time.
5 Fragile articles (including china, glass, sculpture and video equipment) or sports equipment that are broken while being used,unless they are transported by a carrier and the damage is due to a fire or other accident to the sea vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in.
6 Theft, loss of or damage to pedal cycles, motor vehicles and motor-vehicle accessories, motorcycles and motorcycle accessories,marine equipment and craft,household goods and winter sports equipment (unless you have paid the appropriate winter sports premium).
7 Theft,loss of or damage to mobile phones,unused mobile telephone rental charges or pre-payments, false teeth, bridgework, contact or corneal lenses, prescription glasses or spectacles, sunglasses, artificial limbs or items of a perishable nature (meaning items that can decay or rot and will not last for long, for example, food).
8 Theft,loss of or damage to stamps and documents (other than those specifically mentioned under section E3) or business goods or samples or business money (unless you have paid the appropriate premium for business cover).
9 Wear and tear,loss of value,mechanical or electrical breakdown or damage caused by any process of cleaning, repairing or restoring,or damage caused by leaking powder or fluid carried within your baggage.
10 Shortages due to mistakes or neglect,or variations in exchange rates or a fall in value.
11 If your belongings are delayed or held by any customs or other officials legally taking your belongings.
12 Cash or passports which you do not carry with you (unless they are held in a locked safety deposit box).
13 Loss,theft or damage to valuables not carried in your hand baggage while you are travelling.
14 Any item,set or pair where you are not able to provide reasonable proof of ownership or value (for example,original receipts).
15 Property you leave unattended (other than in your locked accommodation).
16 Any claim for loss of jewellery (other than wedding rings) while swimming or taking part in dangerous activities.
17 Damage caused to suitcases,holdalls or similar carriers, unless you cannot use the damaged item.
18 Loss or theft of personal belongings or baggage while not in your control or while in the control of any person other than an airline or carrier.
19 Loss of a passport if you do not report the loss to the consular representative of your home country within 24 hours of discovering you have lost it and get a report confirming the date of loss and the date on which you received a replacement passport.
20 Traveller s cheques where the provider will replace losses without charge (other than a service charge). Claims arising if your baggage is lost,damaged or delayed while in the custody of an airline should be directed to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section E - Personal belongings, baggage and money
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for the following.
E1 - Personal belongings and baggage
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your validation certificate that cover applies.)
We will pay for the following.
1 After taking off an amount for wear, tear and loss of value, we will replace or pay for the loss, theft of or damage to property owned by you with a limit for any one item, set or pair, and for valuables as set out in the table of benefits.
2 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for buying essential items if your baggage is delayed during an outward journey for more than 12 hours.You must get written confirmation of the length of the delay from the appropriate airline or transport company, and receipts for any items that you buy.We will take any payment we make for delayed baggage from the amount of any claim if your baggage is permanently lost.
E2 - Personal money
(This section is only available if it has been shown on your amidation certificate that cover applies)
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the loss or theft of cash or traveller s cheques, if you can give us evidence that you owned them and evidence of their value (this includes receipts, bank statements and cash-withdrawal slips).
E3 - Passport and travel documents
We will pay for the following.
1 We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost of replacing your passport (this includes the reasonable costs associated with getting a passport to return home while you are still overseas), travel tickets, Green Cards, visas, prepaid accommodation vouchers, prepaid car-hire vouchers and prepaid excursion vouchers which are lost,stolen or damaged during your trip.
Special exclusions which apply to section E
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 (except for section E1.2).
2 Any loss or theft which you do not report to the police within 24 hours of discovering it and which you do not get a written police report for.
3 Any loss, theft, damage or delay to baggage or personal belongings during a journey,unless you report this to the carrier and get a property irregularity report at the time of the loss. Any claims for loss, theft or damage must then be made to the airline within seven days.Any claim for delayed baggage must be made to the airline within 21 days of its return.
4 Any loss or theft of money or valuables left in an unattended motor vehicle at any time.
5 Fragile articles (including china, glass, sculpture and video equipment) or sports equipment that are broken while being used,unless they are transported by a carrier and the damage is due to a fire or other accident to the sea vessel, aircraft or vehicle they are being carried in.
6 Theft, loss of or damage to pedal cycles, motor vehicles and motor-vehicle accessories, motorcycles and motorcycle accessories,marine equipment and craft,household goods and winter sports equipment (unless you have paid the appropriate winter sports premium).
7 Theft,loss of or damage to mobile phones,unused mobile telephone rental charges or pre-payments, false teeth, bridgework, contact or corneal lenses, prescription glasses or spectacles, sunglasses, artificial limbs or items of a perishable nature (meaning items that can decay or rot and will not last for long, for example, food).
8 Theft,loss of or damage to stamps and documents (other than those specifically mentioned under section E3) or business goods or samples or business money (unless you have paid the appropriate premium for business cover).
9 Wear and tear,loss of value,mechanical or electrical breakdown or damage caused by any process of cleaning, repairing or restoring,or damage caused by leaking powder or fluid carried within your baggage.
10 Shortages due to mistakes or neglect,or variations in exchange rates or a fall in value.
11 If your belongings are delayed or held by any customs or other officials legally taking your belongings.
12 Cash or passports which you do not carry with you (unless they are held in a locked safety deposit box).
13 Loss,theft or damage to valuables not carried in your hand baggage while you are travelling.
14 Any item,set or pair where you are not able to provide reasonable proof of ownership or value (for example,original receipts).
15 Property you leave unattended (other than in your locked accommodation).
16 Any claim for loss of jewellery (other than wedding rings) while swimming or taking part in dangerous activities.
17 Damage caused to suitcases,holdalls or similar carriers, unless you cannot use the damaged item.
18 Loss or theft of personal belongings or baggage while not in your control or while in the control of any person other than an airline or carrier.
19 Loss of a passport if you do not report the loss to the consular representative of your home country within 24 hours of discovering you have lost it and get a report confirming the date of loss and the date on which you received a replacement passport.
20 Traveller s cheques where the provider will replace losses without charge (other than a service charge). Claims arising if your baggage is lost,damaged or delayed while in the custody of an airline should be directed to the airline concerned first.Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section A - Cancelling and cutting short your holiday
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for:
- travel and accommodation expenses that you have paid or have agreed to pay under a contract and which you cannot get back, including any local pre-paid excursions, tours or activities, if it is necessary and unavoidable for you to cancel or cut short your trip;
- reasonable extra travel costs if it is necessary and unavoidable for you to cut short your trip;
as a result of the following.
1 You dying, becoming seriously ill or being injured.
2 The death, injury or serious illness of a relative, business associate or a person who you have booked to travel with, or a relative or friend living abroad who you plan to stay with.
3 If you are called for jury service or as a witness (but not as an expert witness) or you are put in quarantine.
4 An accident to a vehicle which you were planning to travel in which happens within seven days before the date you planned to leave which makes the vehicle unusable (this applies to self-drive holidays only).
5 If you are a member of the armed forces or police, fire, nursing or ambulance services which results in you having to stay in the United Kingdom because of an emergency or you being posted overseas unexpectedly.
6 If you are made redundant, as long as you are entitled to payment under the current redundancy payments law and that, at the time of booking your trip, you had no reason to believe that you would be made redundant.
7 If the police need you to stay in the UK after a fire, storm, flood or burglary at your home or place of business within 48 hours before the date you planned to leave.
8 If the police need you to return home to the United Kingdom after a fire, storm, flood or burglary at your home or place of business.
9 If you are prevented from travelling to your intended destination by government restrictions following an epidemic.
10 If you become pregnant after the policy has been issued and you will be more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip. Or, if you become pregnant after the policy has been issued and your doctor advises that you are not fit to travel due to complications in your pregnancy.
Special exclusions which apply to section A
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 You not wanting to travel.
3 Any extra costs resulting from you not telling the holiday company as soon as you know you have to cancel your holiday.
4 Pregnancy, if you are more than 26 weeks pregnant at the start of or during your trip (or arrival in your final country of destination if it is on a one-way policy).
5 Cancelling or cutting short the trip because of a medical condition or any illness related to a medical condition which you knew about and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim. This applies to you, a relative, business associate or person you are travelling with, and any person you were depending on for the trip.
6 The cost of your original return trip if this has already been paid and you need to cut short your journey.
7 The cost of returning to the original destination to complete your holiday or journey originally planned, and increased expenses related to further accommodation there.
8 If you have to cut short your trip and do not return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire.
9 You failing to get the passport or visas you need.
10 The cost of visas you need in connection with your trip.
11 Civil commotion, strikes, blockades, actions of government of any country or threat of any such event.
12 Airport taxes and associated administration fees shown in the cost of your flights.
13.Claims arising from actual or planned strike or industrial action which was common knowledge at the time you booked the trip.
14.Failure by the provider of any part of the booked trip to supply the service or transport (whether as the result of error, insolvency, omission, default or otherwise), unless the event is specifically covered by this policy.You should direct any claim in this case to the provider involved;
15.Compensation for any Airmiles or holiday points you used to pay for the trip in part or in full.
Please note : We will work out claims for cutting short your holiday from the day you return to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or your final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip), or the day you have to go into hospital as an inpatient. Your claim will be based solely on the number of complete days you have not used.
Special conditions which apply to section A
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must get permission from the Medical Emergency Assistance Company if you have to cut short your holiday and return early to the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Eire (or your final country of destination if you are on a one-way trip) for an insured reason; and
2 we will only consider the unused expenses of a person who has taken out insurance cover with InsureandGo.
3 If you cancel the trip due to unforeseen illness or injury you must provide a medical certificate from the treating General Practitioner stating that this prevented you from travelling.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section G - Missed departure
This section does not apply for trips within the United Kingdom.
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the reasonable extra costs of travel and accommodation you need if you cannot reach the original departure point of your booked journey on the outward or return journey because public transport services fail (due to poor weather conditions, a strike, industrial action or mechanical breakdown) or the vehicle in which you are travelling is involved in an accident or suffers a mechanical breakdown (this would not include your vehicle running out of petrol or suffering a flat tyre, puncture or flat battery).
Special exclusion which applies to section G
We will not cover the excess shown in the table of benefits onpages 1 and 2.
Special conditions which apply to section G
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must allow enough time to arrive at your departure point at or before the recommended time;
2 you must get confirmation of the reason for the delay and how long it lasts from the appropriate authority; and
3 if your claim relates to your own vehicle suffering a mechanical breakdown, you must give us evidence that the vehicle wasproperly serviced and maintained, and that any recovery or repair was made by a recognised breakdown organisation.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section F - Abandoning your holiday and travel delay
Please note: You are entitled to claim for either travel delay or abandonment but not for both subsections. This section does not apply for trips within the United Kingdom.
What you are covered for
We will pay if the first part of your booked outward or return international journeys by aircraft, sea vessel, cruise vessel, coach or cross-channel train is delayed, due to a strike or industrial action, poor weather conditions or mechanical breakdown. You must be delayed by at least 12 hours on each occasion.
Travel delay
(This subsection is not available if you have paid for the
long-stay or economy policy options.)
We will pay for each full 12-hour period of delay,up to the amount shown in the table of benefits,as long as you eventually go on the trip.
Abandonment
If it is necessary for you to have to cancel your outward trip as a result of a delay lasting more than 12 hours, we will pay for your unused travel and accommodation expenses, including any local
prepaid excursions, tours or activities, up to the amount shown in the table of benefits less any amount that you can get back.
Special exclusions which apply to section F
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for abandonment.
2 Any claim that results from you missing a connecting flight.
3 Any claim that results from public demonstration, civil unrest or any form of protest.
4 Claims arising from actual or planned strike or industrial action which was common knowledge at the time you made travel arrangements for the trip
Special conditions which apply to section F
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must have checked in for your trip at or before the recommended time;and
2 you get a written statement from the appropriate transport company or authority confirming the reason for the delay and how long it lasted.
Claims arising from abandonment,which happen as a result of the circumstances described in the EU travel directives (see the inside cover of this policy booklet)should be directed to the airline concerned first. Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section F - Abandoning your holiday and travel delay
Please note: You are entitled to claim for either travel delay or abandonment but not for both subsections. This section does not apply for trips within the United Kingdom.
What you are covered for
We will pay if the first part of your booked outward or return international journeys by aircraft, sea vessel, cruise vessel, coach or cross-channel train is delayed, due to a strike or industrial action, poor weather conditions or mechanical breakdown. You must be delayed by at least 12 hours on each occasion.
Travel delay
(This subsection is not available if you have paid for the
long-stay or economy policy options.)
We will pay for each full 12-hour period of delay,up to the amount shown in the table of benefits,as long as you eventually go on the trip.
Abandonment
If it is necessary for you to have to cancel your outward trip as a result of a delay lasting more than 12 hours, we will pay for your unused travel and accommodation expenses, including any local
prepaid excursions, tours or activities, up to the amount shown in the table of benefits less any amount that you can get back.
Special exclusions which apply to section F
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2 for abandonment.
2 Any claim that results from you missing a connecting flight.
3 Any claim that results from public demonstration, civil unrest or any form of protest.
4 Claims arising from actual or planned strike or industrial action which was common knowledge at the time you made travel arrangements for the trip
Special conditions which apply to section F
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must have checked in for your trip at or before the recommended time;and
2 you get a written statement from the appropriate transport company or authority confirming the reason for the delay and how long it lasted.
Claims arising from abandonment,which happen as a result of the circumstances described in the EU travel directives (see the inside cover of this policy booklet)should be directed to the airline concerned first. Any money due under this policy will be reduced by the amount of compensation received from the airline for the same event.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section H - Personal liability
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits if you are legally liable for accidentally:
1 injuring someone; or
2 damaging or losing somebody elses property.
Special exclusions which apply to section H
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any liability arising from an injury or loss or damage to property:
a owned by you, a member of your family or household or a person you employ; or
b in the care, custody or control of you or of your family or household or a person you employ.
3 Any liability, injury, loss or damage:
a to members of your family or household, or a person you employ;
b arising out of or in connection with your trade, profession or business;
c arising out of a contract you have entered into;
d arising out of you owning, possessing, using or living on any land or in buildings, except temporarily for the purposes of the trip; or
e arising out of you owning, possessing or using mechanically-propelled vehicles, watercraft or aircraft of any description, animals (other than horses, domestic cats or dogs), firearms or weapons (other than guns being used for sport).
Special conditions which apply to section H
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must give InsureandGo Travel Claims notice of any cause for a legal claim against you as soon as you know about it, and send them any other documents relating to any claim;
2 you must help InsureandGo Travel Claims and give them all the information they need to allow them to take action on your behalf;
3 you must not negotiate, pay, settle, admit or deny any claim unless you get InsureandGo Travel Claims permission in writing; and
4 we will have complete control over any legal representatives appointed and any proceedings, and we will be entitled to take over and carry out in your name your defence of any claim or to prosecute for our own benefit any claims for indemnity, damages or otherwise against anyone else.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section L Pet care
(This section is not available if you have paid for the long-stay or economy policy options.)
What you are covered for
We will pay for each full 24-hour period of delay for extra kennel or cattery fees if the start of your original booked return journey by aircraft, sea vessel or cross-channel train is delayed because of circumstances outside your control. You must be delayed by at least 12 hours, and we will pay up to the amount shown on the table of benefits.
Special exclusion which applies to section L
We will not cover any kennel or cattery fees you pay outside the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland as a result of quarantine regulations.
Special conditions which apply to section L
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must have checked in for your trip at or before the recommended time;
2 you get a written statement from the appropriate transport company or authority confirming the reason for the delay and how long it lasted;
3 any amount we pay under this section only applies to domestic cats or dogs that you own; and
4 you must get a written statement from the appropriate kennel or cattery confirming any extra charges that you have to pay.
Please read the general conditions and exclusions.

Section K Catastrophe
(This section is not available if you have paid for the long-stay or economy policy options.)
What you are covered for
We will pay up to the amount shown in the table of benefits for the cost you pay or agree to pay overseas for travel expenses and providing other similar accommodation to allow you to continue with your holiday or journey if you cannot live in your booked accommodation because of a fire, flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, explosion, hurricane or major outbreak of infectious disease.
Special exclusions which apply to section K
We will not cover the following.
1 The excess shown in the table of benefits on pages 1 and 2.
2 Any expenses that you can get back from any tour operator, airline, hotel or other service provider.
3 Any expenses that you would normally have to pay during the period shown on your validation certificate.
4 Any claim resulting from you travelling against the advice of the appropriate national or local authority.
Special conditions which apply to section K
It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:
1 you must give us a written statement from an appropriate public authority confirming the reason and nature of the disaster and how long it lasted;
2 you did not know about any event that results in a claim before you left from your international departure point; and
3 you must