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Personal accident insurance for those in and around the water

This is a bespoke insurance product for marine industry professionals.

Whether you’re full time employed or self employed, Sailors Direct has you covered for medical costs and loss of income due to personal accidents.

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What does Sailors Direct cover me for?

This insurance is suitable for anyone who either sails or works in the marine industry. We understand the industry well, and have built this insurance product to provide you with protection in the event of a personal accident or otherwise loss.

We provide you with no obligation quotes as part of our free service. We know that finding the right insurer can be a tricky business, so we’re here to make it easy.

MEDICAL FEES

Medical, surgical, hospital, ambulance fees or other diagnostic treatment outside of the UK or the insured person’s country of domicile.

REPATRIATION

Repatriation expenses to a suitable National Health Service hospital in the U.K. with the prior consent of the underwriters.

TRAVEL FEES

The cost of a one-way economy ticket and other essential travel and accommodation expenses for up to three people who need to travel to or escort the insured person back to the UK.

LOSS OF INCOME

If you cannot work as a result of an accident that is covered under this policy, we will pay you loss of income benefits in lieu of your salary.

LEGAL FEES

We will pay the legal fees, up to the limits defined in the policy, for you to defend your liabilities.

FUNERAL/DEATH

Funeral expenses or expenses related to the transportation of an insured person’s body or ashes back to the U.K.

WHERE AM I COVERED?

You are covered worldwide while on any vessel. This includes all types of vessels, ensuring you are protected no matter where your journey takes you or what vessel you are on.

 

  • Worldwide

  • On any vessel

What sports
am I covered for?

Snowsports, windsports, cycling, golf, hiking, running and many more. If you’re injured doing any of these sports and as a result are not able to work, then we will provide you with loss of income coverage.

You aren’t covered for scuba diving, ice climbing, cave diving, sky diving, base jumping, bungee jumping, foiling sailing, solo climbing, volcano boarding or mountain boarding.

How Much Does Insurance Cost?

 

The insurance will depend on the level of loss of income coverage and medical insurance coverage that you require.

The base cost of the policy is the equivalent of just £54.16 per month (payable as an annual £650 policy premium), providing a generous £500 per week loss of income insurance, £50,000 Medical insurance coverage and £1,000,000 personal liability coverage.

 

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FAQ'S


What medical and emergency expenses are covered?

We cover expenses related to accidental bodily injury, death, total disablement, or disappearance. If you become sick, are injured, or require rescue due to shipwreck or abandonment, we will cover:

  • Medical, surgical, hospital, and ambulance fees.
  • Other diagnostic treatments provided outside the UK or your country of residence.

Will my travel expenses be covered if I need to return to the UK?

Yes, we cover the cost of:

  • A one-way economy ticket and essential travel/accommodation expenses for up to three people to accompany you back to the UK if needed.
  • Repatriation to a suitable National Health Service hospital in the UK (with prior consent).

What if I need to attend a funeral in the UK?

We cover transportation expenses if you need to return to the UK for the funeral of your spouse or a close blood relative, as outlined in your policy.

What legal liabilities are covered?

You are covered for legal liability in the event of:

  • Accidental bodily injury to a third party.
  • Accidental damage to or loss of property belonging to a third party.
  • Accidental trespass or nuisance.

What sports am I covered for?

  • Snowsports, windsports, cycling, golf, hiking, running and many more. If you’re injured doing any of these sports and as a result are not able to work, then we will provide you with loss of income coverage.

 

  • You aren’t covered for scuba diving, ice climbing, cave diving, sky diving, base jumping, bungee jumping, foiling sailing, solo climbing, volcano boarding or mountain boarding.

Where am I covered?

We cover you worldwide.
We can cover you on any vessel

How long is a policy period?

Our policies are annual policies. You are covered for 365 days a year.

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