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- Worldwide Protection for Skydiving
- Cover for tandem jumps & skydiving under instruction
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Our Skydiving Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our Sports Travel Insurance will cover you whilst skydving 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 skydiving, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection for your trip.
3. Sports Accident Insurance
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you whilst skydiving 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 Skydiving Insurance?
Skydiving Insurance will protect you whilst participating in skydiving either abroad or in the UK.
If you are heading overseas skydiving, our Sports Travel Insurance policy can protect you for tandem jumps, and skydiving whilst under instruction. Just as with any travel insurance, you will also be covered for medical expenses, personal liability, as well as travel benefits such as insurance for baggage, personal effects and travel delay.
For those making a jump in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance policies can cover tandem skydives, solo skydiving under instruction, and those qualified to skydive alone. Our policy comes with benefits such as income protection, personal accident and personal liability cover.
To cover the added risk of hazardous sport, be sure to get your Skydiving Insurance before you take the big leap.
What’s included in skydiving insurance?
Our Skydiving Travel Insurance offers three levels of coverage: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All levels provide comprehensive protection for your skydiving adventures, with varying benefits and limits.
Here’s an overview of the key 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
- Sports Equipment – up to £5,600 (additional premium).
- Search & Rescue – up to £50,000
- Activity & Race Entry Fees – up to £500
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure – up to £5000
This policy ensures you’re well-protected for your skydiving activities, with options to suit various needs and budgets.
How much does skydiving insurance cost?
Our skydiving travel insurance varies depending on length of trip, if you opt for single or an annual policy, the level of cover you select, either bronze, silver or gold, where you travel to (e.g Europe or USA), plus the age group you sit within. Pre-existing medical conditions will not typically impact your policy premium.
Skydiving is often done as a one-off activity during your holiday, however many standard travel insurance policies don’t cover it. In this instance you can opt for an Activity TopUp cover, as a bolt-on to your existing policy.
Our TopUp cover to include skydiving starts from £36.68* for one-day cover in Europe.
*Price based on a live quote made 26/3/25. Excess may apply.
Why you need Skydiving Insurance?
Skydiving is classified as a high risk sport. Serious injuries such as broken bones and disablement can occur, so it’s vital to take out appropriate insurance before going skydiving.
If you already have travel insurance and just need additional cover for your skydive then our Activity TopUp policy can cover you alongside your travel insurance.
Want some inspiration for your next jump? Take a look at our blog on 10 top skydiving destinations.
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Where am I covered to go skydiving?
Our policy provides worldwide coverage, with specific terms and conditions applying to different geographical areas. Our coverage is divided into four zones:
- Zone 0: Trips within your Country of Residence (medical fees excluded)
- Zone 1: Europe, including some non-EU countries
- Zone 2: Worldwide excluding the United States of America and Canada
- Zone 3: Worldwide including the United States of America and Canada
Please refer to your policy documentation for detailed information on coverage in specific countries or regions.
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 skydiving equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our Skydiving Travel 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.
Our policy covers various types of skydiving, including tandem jumps, solo jumps under instruction, and qualified solo skydiving. Always check the specific terms of your policy to ensure your planned activity is covered.
No, our policy does not cover indoor skydiving at wind tunnels. Our coverage is designed for outdoor skydiving activities.
It’s always best to inform us about your planned activities when purchasing insurance with us. This ensures you have the right level of coverage for your needs.
The main differences are in the coverage limits and benefits. For example, the Personal Accident benefit ranges from £10,000 in Bronze to £25,000 in Gold. Higher tiers also offer more comprehensive coverage for things like sports equipment and activity fees.
Yes, we offer coverage for sports equipment, with limits ranging from £200 (Bronze) to £600 (Gold), subject to a £90 excess plus 10% of the claim amount.
Contact our claims department as soon as possible. You’ll need to provide details of the incident and any relevant documentation, such as medical reports or police statements.
Our policy is designed for amateur skydivers. If you’re participating in competitions or professional skydiving, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Yes, our policy includes emergency medical expenses and repatriation coverage up to £10,000,000, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
* 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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