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ABSEILING INSURANCE
- Worldwide abseiling travel insurance available
- Abseiling Equipment cover available
- A leading sports insurance provider in the UK
Our Abseiling Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our Sports Travel Insurance will cover you whilst abseiling abroad for leisure or competition, and includes cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation and curtailment, plus more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have an existing travel insurance policy in place with another provider such as your bank but it does not include cover for abseiling, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection for your trip.
3. Sports Accident
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you whilst abseiling in the UK, whether that be for leisure or competition. The policy provides a range of benefits including personal liability and 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
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
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 Abseiling Insurance?
Abseiling Insurance will safeguard you financially against the unforeseen risks whilst you’re taking part in the sport abroad or in the UK.
For those heading overseas, our Sports Travel Insurance policy covers a range of eventualities, from lost luggage to the cost of medical care if you become ill or have an accident.
If you are abseiling in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance protects you with personal accident, personal liability and search and rescue benefits to cover you in the event of a claim.
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What does Abseiling Insurance cover?
From covering medical expenses to protecting your equipment should it get stolen whilst you’re on holiday, our Abseiling Insurance provides specialist sports cover.
- Emergency Medical Expenses & Repatriation – up to £10 million
- Cancellation & Curtailment – up to £5000
- Personal Accident cover – up to £25,000
- Personal Liability – up to £2 million
- Baggage & personal effects – up to £2500
- Activity & Race Entry Fees – up to £500
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure – up to £5000
Our policy provides bronze, silver and gold cover levels, which correspond to the value of your benefits such as sports equipment, cancellation and baggage. Request a quote to find out more details about the different levels available.
Why do you need Abseiling Insurance?
Abseiling can be dangerous and presents a number of risks to the participants.
As a result injuries can occur through collisions with obstacles such as trees and rocks. Heavy falls, most common due to failing anchors can result in broken bones, head traumas, spinal injuries and dislocations to name just a few. Less severe injuries from abseiling may include stress, rope burn or bruising.
Despite the potential risks, abseiling is generally considered a very safe pastime enjoyed by people of all ages. However, it is highly recommended that you take out suitable insurance to cover yourself against injuries sustained whilst abseiling.
Other climbing activities covered
We can cover over 500 different sports and activities including the following types of climbing:
- Rock climbing
- Bouldering
- Indoor climbing
- Ice climbing
- Trad climbing
- Via Ferrata
- Mountaineering
Climbing Activities NOT covered:
- Free climbing
- Solo climbing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Standard travel insurance policies do not always cover hazardous sports. Our Sports Travel Insurance is specifically designed to cover over 500 high risk activities such as bungee jumping, skateboarding, ski-acrobatics and many more.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover. This add-on not only protects your own equipment, but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your abseiling equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our Abseiling 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.
No, not for this policy. However, if you are also climbing you will need to add these activities to your policy to ensure full coverage.
If this is deemed part of the sport and you have taken reasonable precautions against risks, your cover is valid for the benefits listed.
Yes, these would be covered under sports equipment, if you want to make a claim.
If this is deemed part of the sport and you have taken reasonable precautions against risks, your cover is valid for the benefits listed.
An anchor point failure might lead to equipment damage and injuries, amongst other risks. This policy can cover you for sports equipment damage and medical expenses if you get injured.
No, free hanging activities are not covered.
Yes, this would be covered under medical expenses if you needed medical treatment.
Yes, these would be covered with sports equipment if they were stolen or damaged.
There are no exclusions for abseiling in these scenarios, however it is up to you to take reasonable precautions when taking part in this activity to ensure your cover is valid.
There are no exclusions for abseiling in these scenarios, however it is up to you to take reasonable precautions when taking part in this activity to ensure your cover is valid.
Yes, camera equipment is covered under personal effects covering theft, loss or damage.
Not specifically. If a knot failure occurs it could result in injury, which would be covered under medical expenses, if you required treatment abroad.
If a belay device malfunction occurs it could result in injury, which would be covered under medical expenses, if you required treatment abroad. Alternatively, you might be able to claim for damaged equipment, under sports equipment cover, depending on the level of cover you have purchased.
There are no exclusions to these scenarios, however it is up to you to take reasonable precautions when taking part in this activity to ensure your cover is valid. Be aware that abseiling through waterfalls could be done during canyoning. If you were canyoning you would need to list this as an activity on your policy for it to be valid.
There are no exclusions for abseiling in improvised harness emergencies, however it is up to you to take reasonable precautions when taking part in this activity to ensure your cover is valid.
Yes, if you are ill or injured you can claim for unused activity fees.
Not specifically. If the ropes are deemed to be sports equipment, these will be covered under the sports equipment benefit.
* 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.
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