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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGGING INSURANCE
- Worldwide insurance for archaeological digging
- Personal accident cover
- UK's leading sports travel insurance provider
Our Archaeological Digging Travel Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our worldwide Sport Travel Insurance can cover you during archaeological digging abroad for leisure or competition, and includes cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation and curtailment, and more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have a travel insurance policy with another provider, such as your bank, but it does not include cover for archaeological digging, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection under our Activity TopUp policy.
3. Sports Accident Insurance
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you for archaeological digging in the UK. Our policy provides a range of benefits including cover for serious injury, and if selected, will include income protection.
Our claims record
HIGHEST PAID CLAIM
£174,984.64
FOR AN INSURANCE CLAIM**
AVERAGE PAY OUT
£1,295.07
FOR EACH INSURANCE CLAIM**
OUR AVERAGE CLAIMS RATING
4.9/5
ACCORDING TO OUR FEEFO SCORE***
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Why choose us
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 57,000 customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
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500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
What is Archaeological Digging Insurance?
Our Archaeological Digging Insurance products are designed to financially protect you when something goes wrong while you are travelling abroad or taking part in a dig in the UK.
If you are heading overseas and taking part in an archaeological dig on your holiday, our Sports Travel Insurance policy can safeguard you against holiday mishaps such as medical expenses, cancellations, travel delays and alike.
For those involved in an archaeological dig in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to cover individuals against injuries, rehabilitation costs and broken bones.
We’re dedicated to making insurance as simple and easy as possible, and are trusted by thousands of sports people around the UK, so just scroll up and begin your quote.
Why do you need Archaeological Digging Insurance?
Despite it being a low-risk activity, it is highly recommended that you take out suitable insurance cover to protect yourself and your equipment should any unwanted incidents occur.
To protect yourself from any unexpected accident and expensive injury bills it is strongly recommended to have specialist insurance when taking part in an archaeological dig.
Medical assistance can be very costly when abroad. It’s important to purchase a travel insurance policy that will cover you in the event of an accident or injury before going away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always, some policies will only include cover for archaeological digging. Our policy can cover a large range of specialised activities.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover, this add-on not only protects your equipment but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our Archaeological Digging Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
Our policies will cover anyone up to the age of 74 at the time of purchase. An applicant aged 75 or over cannot be covered.
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* 10% online discount applies to our Sports Travel Insurance and Activity TopUp policies only.
** Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan 2010 to Dec 2024 inclusive.
*** Feefo rating relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims review score from Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 inclusive. Feefo score rounded up to 1 decimal place.