INTRODUCTORY NOTES

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This Insurance is underwritten by certain Underwriters at Lloyd's (The Insurers).

YOUR International Travel Insurance is a contract between The Insurers and YOU.

The coverage and limits provided by this Insurance are in strict accordance with the terms and conditions and exclusions contained herein and are subject to payment of the correct premium at the date of issue.

All claims administration is carried out by specialist claims service administrators, contact details are set out on page 2 of YOUR Schedule.

Should YOU need to make a claim – see the claims section on page 2 of YOUR Schedule.

Emergency Medical Assistance is available 24 hours a day - telephone numbers and contact details are provided on page 2 of YOUR Schedule.

If YOU have any general queries regarding YOUR Travel Insurance, please contact: Columbus Direct 17 Devonshire Square London EC2M 4SQ United Kingdom Email: administration@columbusdirect.com

Please read the Terms and Conditions contained within this wording carefully together with YOUR Travel Insurance Schedule and take them with YOU on YOUR TRIP.

Your Duty of Disclosure - OUR decision to insure YOU relies on the accuracy of the information YOU give US. If that information is not accurate, WE can reduce or deny any claim YOU may make or cancel YOUR Insurance. Before WE agree to insure YOU or pay YOUR claim, YOU must answer honestly the questions WE ask about YOU and anyone else on whom a trip depends. YOU have the same duty to disclose if YOU request any change to the insurance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The cover and limits provided by this Insurance are in strict accordance with the cover type specified in the Schedule and are subject to payment of the correct premium.

MEANING OF WORDS

WE, OUR or US - Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's.

INSURED PERSON,YOU or YOUR(S) - Person(s) who are noted in the Schedule as person(s) insured (each person is considered to be separately insured). All persons must be under 65 years of age at the date of issue of the insurance.

PERIOD OF INSURANCE (Annual Multi-Trip Only) - The period of the TRIP which must begin and end during the 12 month period stated in the Schedule. However, the PERIOD OF INSURANCE for Cancellation, under Section 1, starts on the date of booking YOUR TRIP and ends immediately YOUR TRIP commences, provided YOUR TRIP is not booked more than 12 months in advance of its commencement date and Cancellation takes place during the period stated in the Schedule.

PERIOD OF INSURANCE (Single Trip Only) - The period of the TRIP commencing on the date stated in the Schedule and ending when YOU arrive HOME or on the last day of the Period of Insurance stated in the Schedule whichever is the earlier. However, the PERIOD OF INSURANCE for Cancellation under Section 1 starts on the date of issue of the Schedule and ends immediately YOUR TRIP commences.

TRIP(Annual Multi-Trip Only) - A holiday or journey outside YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE not exceeding 60 days duration which starts from YOUR HOME and ends on return to YOUR HOME. Cover is also provided for a holiday or journey within YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE as long as you have two or more nights pre-booked accommodation.

TRIP (Single Trip Only) - A holiday or journey outside YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, to countries within the geographical area stated in the Schedule, which starts from YOUR HOME and ends on return to YOUR HOME, during the PERIOD OF INSURANCE stated in the Schedule.

COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE - The country where YOU are permanently residing at the date of issue of the Schedule, or where YOU are temporarily residing for a period of more than three months and to where YOU will be repatriated if medically necessary.

IN-PATIENT - Person(s) who are admitted to hospital or clinic and stay for at least 24 hours, for the sole purpose of receiving medical treatment.

PERSONAL BAGGAGE - YOUR suitcases and similar containers, their contents and articles carried or worn by YOU including YOUR VALUABLES (as defined below), but excluding PERSONAL MONEY (as defined below), stamps, documents, contact or corneal lenses, dentures, hearing-aids, fragile articles or business goods and samples.

VALUABLES - Photographic, audio, video, computer, telecommunications and electrical equipment, telescopes, binoculars, spectacles, sunglasses, antiques, watches, jewellery, furs and articles made of precious stones and metals.

INTRINSIC VALUE - The actual cash value of the item at the time of loss or damage including appropriate deductions for wear and tear.

PERSONAL MONEY/ DOCUMENTS/ PASSPORT - Bank notes and coins, currency, travellers cheques, cheques, postal and money orders, passport, driving licence, travel tickets, petrol coupons and credit vouchers, being carried by YOU or whilst in a locked safe or safety deposit box.

MEDICAL CONDITION - Any pre-existing defect, infirmity or conditions.

LOSS OF EYE(S) - Total and irrecoverable loss of sight from the eye(s).

LOSS OF LIMB(S) - Loss of a hand or foot by permanent physical severance at or above the wrist or ankle including total and permanent loss of use of a hand or foot.

PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLEMENT - Disablement which entirely prevents YOU from engaging in or attending to any occupation whatsoever for at least 12 months after the date of the accident causing the disablement and at the expiry of that period being beyond hope of improvement.

CLOSE BUSINESS COLLEAGUE - An associate of YOURS in the same employ and resident in YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE whose absence from work necessitates the cancellation or curtailment of the TRIP as certified by a senior director of the company for which YOU work.

CLOSE RELATIVE YOUR - YOUR spouse, child, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, parent-in-law, son/daughter in law, grandchild or fiance(é), who is resident in YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

CURTAILMENT - The necessary and unavoidable abandonment of YOUR TRIP following written medical advice by a qualified medical practitioner to either return to YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE as shown in the Schedule or to attend an overseas hospital as an IN-PATIENT as authorised by the Medical Emergency Service or as a result of circumstances stated in Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7.

HOME - YOUR usual place of domicile in YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

EXCESS - The amount that YOU will be responsible for paying as part of the claim (as detailed under each Section). In the event that YOU make a claim under more than one Section of the Insurance the EXCESS will apply to each claim.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THIS INSURANCE

The granting of cover and payment of claims under this Insurance is dependent on the following:

1. That YOU observe and fulfil all the terms and conditions of this Insurance by completing anything to be done or complied with by YOU or anyone acting on YOUR behalf.

2. That YOU immediately notify US in the event of any occurrence likely to give rise to a claim under this Insurance in accordance with the instructions contained herein but in any event within 31 days of the end of YOUR TRIP.

3. That YOU provide at YOUR own expense, all certificates, information and evidence required by US or OUR appointed representatives.

4. That no person will admit liability or make any offer or promise of payment without OUR prior written consent.

5. That YOU acknowledge that WE may at OUR own expense take proceedings in YOUR name to recover compensation from a Third Party in respect of any cover provided by this Insurance, and that any amount recovered shall belong to US.

6. That in the event of YOUR death, WE shall have the right to have a post mortem carried out at OUR expense.

7. That no refund of premium will be allowed after the 14 day refund period following the date of issue of this Insurance. In the event the insurance is issued within 14 days of the date of travel, the inspection period will be restricted to the start date on the policy. If YOU do not notify Columbus Direct by email within this inspection period, you will be deemed to have accepted all of the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of this insurance. WE will accept no liability arising as a result of your failure to purchase this insurance with sufficient time prior to departure to read and understand the full, terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions.

8. That YOU will take all reasonable and proper care to safeguard against accident or illness or loss of or damage to YOUR property, as if this Insurance was not in force. Failure to do so will prejudice YOUR position under this Insurance.

9. That YOU may not transfer YOUR interest in this Insurance.

10. The Law of the Country from which you have purchased this Insurance will ONLY apply if it is a legal requirement. If it is not a legal requirement, the Laws of England and Wales will apply.

11. That in the event of a fraudulent claim being made by YOU or anyone acting on YOUR behalf all cover under this Insurance shall be forfeited.

12. If your COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE is within the European Union YOU should arrange to have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) issued and carry this with YOU when YOU travel within the European Union. 

EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL SECTIONS OF THIS INSURANCE (unless otherwise stated) WE will not pay for any claim arising directly or indirectly from:

1. (i) (Annual Multi-Trip Only)Any MEDICAL CONDITION for which YOU, YOUR travelling companions or any other person on whom YOUR travel plans may depend (being CLOSE RELATIVE, CLOSE BUSINESS COLLEAGUE, or person with whom YOU intend to stay) have received or are receiving IN-PATIENT hospital or clinic treatment during the twelve months prior to booking YOUR TRIP or are on a waiting list to receive IN-PATIENT treatment unless such MEDICAL CONDITION has been notified to US and accepted by US in writing.

(ii) (Single Trip Only) Any MEDICAL CONDITION for which YOU, YOUR travelling companions or any other person on whom YOUR travel plans may depend (being CLOSE RELATIVE, CLOSE BUSINESS COLLEAGUE, or person with whom YOU intend to stay) have received or are receiving IN-PATIENT hospital or clinic treatment during the twelve months prior to the date of issue of the Insurance or are on a waiting list to receive IN-PATIENT treatment unless such MEDICAL CONDITION has been notified to US and accepted by US in writing.

(iii) Any circumstance which could reasonably have been foreseen by the INSURED PERSON at the time that the Insurance was effected or the TRIP was booked (whichever is the later).

(iv) Pregnancy or any condition connected with pregnancy where the expected date of confinement is within two months of the date of return from the TRIP.

(v) TRIPS booked or commenced against medical advice, after receipt of a terminal prognosis, for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment or convalescent care.

2. Winter sports, unless the appropriate additional premium has been paid, other than under Frequent Traveller where TRIPS which exceed a total of 21 days during the period stated in the Schedule are excluded but in any event there shall be no cover under this Insurance for ski jumping/flying/acrobatics/stunting/mountaineering/randonee, heliskiing, heliboarding, speed skiing, cresta run or the use of bobsleighs or skeletons.

3. Amateur sports, action adventure and leisure activites involving physical contact as defined in Section 15 unless the appropriate additional premium has been paid. In any event there is no cover under this Insurance for rock climbing or mountaineering normally requiring the use of ropes and guides, free climbing, caving or potholing, rafting or kayaking or canoeing involving white water rapids in excess of grade 5, canyoning, scuba diving at a depth of more than 30 metres or solo diving, motorsports or competitions, hunting on horseback, point-to-pointing and steeplechasing, equestrian competitions, yachting or boating outside costal waters (20 km limit), any other sports or competitive races involving the use of vehicles or watercraft.

4. Aerial activities and aviation (other than solely as a fare paying passenger in a licensed aircraft flown by a pilot holding a valid pilots licence), losses arising from accidents on two wheeled motorised vehicles unless at the time of the accident the driver is duly qualified, is in possession of a current full driving licence valid in the country where the vehicle is operated and the driver and passenger are wearing a safety crash helmet, or losses arising from accidents on two wheeled motorised vehicles over 125cc.

5. Suicide or wilfully self inflicted injury or illness, mental disorder, anxiety, stress or depression, venereal disease, alcoholism, drunkenness or the use of drugs (other than drugs taken in accordance with the treatment prescribed and directed by a registered medical practitioner but not for the treatment of drug addiction), or any loss arising directly or indirectly from any injury, illness, death, loss, expense or other liability attributable to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and/or any HIV related illness including AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and/or any mutant derivative or variation thereof however caused.

6. Manual work or hazardous occupation, self exposure to needless peril (except in an attempt to save human life), or YOU engaging in any criminal or illegal act.

7. War (whether declared or not) invasion, act of an enemy foreign to the nationality of the INSURED PERSON or the country in, or over, which the act occurs, civil war, riot, rebellion, insurrection, revolution, overthrow of the legally constituted government, terrorist activity of any kind, explosions of war weapons, release of weapons of mass destruction that do not involve an explosive sequence, murder or assault subsequently proved in a legally constituted court to have been the act of agents of a state foreign to the nationality of the INSURED PERSON whether war be declared with that state or not or confiscation or nationalisation or requisition or destruction of or damage to property by or under the order of any government or local authority except claims arising under
i) Sections 4 and 12
ii) Section 3 up to a maximum of 1% of the sum insured stated in the schedule
where YOU are not actively engaged in any of the stated events and/or where YOU have not travelled or do not remain contrary to Foreign & Commonwealth office advice or advice issued by the Foreign Office (or equivalent) of your COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

8. Loss or damage in respect of any property more specifically insured elsewhere or any claim recoverable under another Insurance.

9. Claims increased by YOUR own act or omission.

10. Consequential loss of any nature.

11. This Insurance does not cover claims in any way caused or contributed to by nuclear reaction, nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination.

SECTION 1- CANCELLATION AND CURTAILMENT

YOU are covered for:

1. WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for loss of irrecoverable deposits or payments for unused travel and accommodation paid in advance or contracted to be paid as a result of YOUR necessary and unavoidable cancellation of the TRIP due to:

1.1 The death, injury or illness of YOU, a CLOSE RELATIVE, CLOSE BUSINESS COLLEAGUE, travelling companion or person with whom YOU intend to stay.

1.2 YOUR presence being requested by the Police following YOUR HOME or business premises being rendered uninhabitable during the TRIP or in the 7 days prior to departure.

1.3 YOUR presence being requested by the Police following burglary or attempted burglary at YOUR HOME or business premises.

1.4 Redundancy for which a proper redundancy notice has been supplied by YOUR employer in respect of permanent employment (redundancy in accordance with current United Kingdom employment laws where these are different to those in YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE).

1.5 A call for YOU to be a witness or for jury service where postponement has been denied by the Court.

1.6 Official requirements for YOU to attend emergency duty in Military, Medical or Public Service.

1.7 A Government regulation following an epidemic or natural disaster that stops YOU from travelling.

1.8 In respect of CURTAILMENT, WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for the proportionate amount of YOUR irrecoverable pre-paid costs of the TRIP which will be based on the complete number of days YOU are at HOME or hospitalised as an IN-PATIENT.

YOU are not covered for:

1.The first part of each and every claim as shown in the schedule (the EXCESS) - but 20% of the EXCESS amount in respect of loss of deposit only claims.

2. Any expenses payable by the tour operator, hotel, airline or other carrier.

3. Any delay in commencement of the TRIP (see Section 11 Missed Departure).

4. Any surcharges levied by the tour operator which increase the brochure prices.

5. Any losses arising from YOUR failure or delay in notifying the travel agent, tour operator or provider of service immediately it may be necessary to cancel or curtail YOUR travel arrangements.

6. The costs of CURTAILMENT not approved by the Medical Emergency Service.

7. Any loss arising from the financial failure, insolvency, bankruptcy or default of the tour organiser.

8. YOUR disinclination to travel or YOUR loss of enjoyment of the TRIP.

SECTION 2 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay the following benefits if YOU sustain bodily injury during the TRIP caused solely and directly by accidental external violent and visible means and such bodily injury within 12 months of the date of the injury is the sole and direct cause of (a) Death or (b) LOSS OF EYE(S) OR LIMB(S) or (c)PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLEMENT. The amount payable in respect of (a) death will be restricted to 20% of the amount stated in the schedule when YOUR age is under 16 years at the date of issue of the Insurance.

YOU are not covered for:

1. Any claim for more than the amount stated in the Schedule in respect of any one INSURED PERSON.

SECTION 3 - MEDICAL AND OTHER EXPENSES AND SECTION 4 - HOSPITAL BENEFIT

YOU are covered for:

3. WE will pay up to the amount stated in Section 3 of the Schedule if YOU sustain accidental bodily injury or suffer illness during the TRIP which results in:

3.1 Reasonable and necessary medical, hospital and treatment expenses, the costs of emergency dental treatment to relieve pain, doctors fees and transportation charges for sending YOU to hospital.

3.2 Reasonable additional accommodation and travelling costs for one person required upon medical advice to stay with, travel to or escort YOU HOME.

3.3 Reasonable transportation costs for repatriation to YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE which is deemed necessary by the Medical Emergency Service.

3.4 The reasonable cost of conveying YOUR body or ashes to YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, or alternatively to pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule towards the cost of burial or cremation outside of YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE in the event of YOUR death.

3.5 Reasonable additional accommodation and transportation costs for YOUR necessary return HOME as a result of the death or serious injury or illness of a CLOSE RELATIVE or CLOSE BUSINESS COLLEAGUE or due to events stated under Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6.

4. WE will pay up to the amount stated in Section 4(i) (Hospital Benefit) of the Schedule for each complete 24 hours YOU are confined as an IN-PATIENT in a hospital outside of YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE up to the amount stated in Section 4 of the Schedule.

SPECIAL CONDITION

WE reserve the right to:

(i) repatriate YOU when, in the opinion of the treating doctor and the Medical Emergency Service, YOU are fit to travel;

(ii) avoid further liability in the event that YOU refuse repatriation when, in the opinion of the treating doctor and Medical Emergency Service, YOU are fit to travel;

(iii) transfer YOU to the hospital, clinic or location of our choice when, in the opinion of the treating doctor and the Medical Emergency Service, YOU are fit to be transferred.

YOU are not covered for:

1. The first part of each and every claim as shown in the Schedule (the EXCESS).

2. Any treatment or aid obtained in YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

3. Any surgical or medical treatment which can reasonably be delayed until YOUR return to YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

4. Any treatment or medication which at the time of departure is known to be required or continued during the TRIP.

5. Any medical or other expenses incurred more than 12 months after the date of the injury or illness to which the claim refers.

6. The cost of dentures, dental appliances, false limbs, hearing aids, contact or corneal lenses or spectacles (prescription or otherwise).

7. Any IN-PATIENT hospital, clinic or repatriation costs not authorised by the Medical Emergency Service.

8. The additional cost of a single or private room at a hospital, clinic or nursing home except when the medical practitioner treating YOU considers it necessary.

SECTION 5 – PERSONAL BAGGAGE

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for loss of or damage to PERSONAL BAGGAGE during the TRIP which is YOUR property subject to proof of ownership for VALUABLES.

WE reserve the right to repair, replace or pay the INTRINSIC VALUE of any lost or damaged article. The amount WE will pay in respect of any one article, pair or set is limited to the amount stated in the Schedule except in respect of VALUABLES where OUR overall payment limit is the amount stated in the Schedule. In respect of all VALUABLES OUR overall payment limit is the amount stated in the Schedule.

SECTION 6 – DELAYED BAGGAGE

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for the necessary emergency purchase of replacement items provided WE receive proof of expenditure if YOUR PERSONAL BAGGAGE is misplaced on the outward journey for at least 6 hours from the time of arrival at YOUR TRIP destination. WE will pay up to 25% of the amount stated in the Schedule for the first full 6 hour delay and up to a further 25% for each full 6 hour delay thereafter up to the amount stated in the Schedule.

SECTION 7 - PERSONAL MONEY/DOCUMENTS/PASSPORT

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for loss of PERSONAL MONEY and DOCUMENTS during the TRIP whilst carried by YOU or whilst in a locked safe or safety deposit box.

Loss of cash (bank notes, coins and currency) is limited to the amount stated in the Schedule.

Loss of DOCUMENTS is limited to the amount stated in the Schedule and includes reasonable and necessary costs incurred in obtaining replacement DOCUMENTS.

YOU are not covered for (the following exclusions apply to Sections 5, 6 & 7):

1. The first part of each and every claim as shown in the Schedule (the EXCESS) separately in respect of Sections 5 and 7.

2. Any loss not reported to the Police within 24 hours of discovery and a written Police Report obtained and sent to US.

3. Any loss of or delay or damage to YOUR property whilst in the custody of an airline or other carrier unless immediately upon discovery of the loss, delay or damage YOU notify the airline or carrier and obtain and send their Property Irregularity Report (PIR) to US.

4. Any loss of PERSONAL BAGGAGE and/or VALUABLES whilst left unattended at any time unless YOU have left them secure in a locked hotel room, locked apartment, locked holiday residence or other locked and secure self contained accommodation.

5. Loss of PERSONAL BAGGAGE and/or VALUABLES from an unattended vehicle other than PERSONAL BAGGAGE (but not VALUABLES) from a locked enclosed boot or concealed by the parcel shelf in the fixed position in a hatchback or estate vehicle and there is evidence that entry was effected by violent and forcible means.

6. Any loss of PERSONAL MONEY, DOCUMENTS or PASSPORT whilst left unattended at any time or whilst in a suitcase or in the custody of another person.

7. Any loss or damage to sports equipment whilst in use.

8. Any loss or damage due to delay or confiscation by Customs or other officials.

9. Any loss or damage to stamps, documents (other than those covered under Section 7), contact or corneal lenses, dentures, hearing-aids, fragile articles or business goods and samples.

10. Any loss or damage due to wear and tear, deterioration, moth or vermin, climatic or atmospheric conditions or mechanical or electrical breakdown.

11. Any loss or damage due to staining or any process of dyeing or cleaning or water damage however caused.

12. Any loss or damage to pedal or motor cycles, watercraft, prams, buggies, pushchairs or wheelchairs.

13. Any loss of travellers cheques or cheques not immediately reported to the local bank or agent of the supplier in accordance with their instructions.

14. Any shortages due to error, omission, exchange or depreciation in value.

15. Any loss resulting from loss or theft of credit cards.

SECTION 8- PERSONAL LIABILITY

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule (inclusive of costs and expenses) if YOU in YOUR private capacity become legally liable to pay for accidental bodily injury to Third Parties or accidental damage to Third Party Property arising from an incident occurring during the TRIP.

YOU are not covered for:

1. The first part of each and every claim as shown in the schedule (the EXCESS) for claims in respect of furniture, fixtures or fittings.

2. Employers or Contractual Liability.

3. Liability to any members of YOUR family or to a travelling companion or friend or colleague. any liability arising directly or indirectly from or due to:

4. Animals belonging to YOU or in YOUR care, custody or control.

5. Any wilful, malicious or unlawful act.

6. Pursuit of a trade, business or profession, employment or occupation.

7. Ownership, possession or use of vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, parachuting, hangliding, hot air ballooning or use of firearms.

8. Legal costs of any proceedings that result from any criminal or illegal act.

9. Insanity, the use of any alcohol, drugs (except as medically prescribed) or drug addiction.

10. The supply of goods or services.

11. Any form of ownership or occupation of land or buildings (other than occupation only of any temporary residence).

SECTION 9 - LEGAL EXPENSES

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for costs and expenses incurred by YOU or YOUR legal representative for legal proceedings for compensation and/or damages arising directly from or out of YOUR injury or YOUR death during the TRIP, provided that WE have complete control of the proceedings and of the selection, appointment and control of all legal advisers. YOU are not covered for:

1. Any costs or expenses incurred by YOU for any claim brought against a tour operator, travel agent, carrier or US.

2. Any costs or expenses incurred before the granting of OUR support which WE will not unreasonably withhold. WE reserve the right to withdraw at any stage and shall not then be liable for any further expenses.

3. Any incident reported more than 180 days after the event occurs which gives rise to such claim.

4. Any claim where WE consider the prospects of success in achieving a reasonable settlement are insufficient and/or where WE consider the laws, practices and/or financial regulations of the country where the incident occurred will preclude US from obtaining a satisfactory settlement.

SECTION 10 – TRAVEL DELAY AND ABANDONMENT

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule in the event that the departure of the aircraft, sea vessel, train or coach in which YOU have arranged to travel is delayed on YOUR outward or homeward journey by at least 6 hours from the time shown in the official itinerary as supplied to YOU due to strike, industrial action, adverse weather conditions, traffic flow congestion or mechanical breakdown, either:

1. 25% of the amount shown in the Schedule for the first full 6 hour delay and 25% for each full 6 hours delay thereafter up to the amount stated in the Schedule, or

2. Up to the final invoiced paid costs of the TRIP not exceeding the amount stated in the Schedule that YOU cannot recover from any other source if YOU decide to abandon YOUR outward TRIP after at least 12 hours delay from the time of departure stated in the official travel itinerary.

Or if travelling within Your Country of Residence only:

In the event that the departure of the domestic aircraft, sea vessel, train or coach in which You have arranged to travel to or from Your Domestic Trip destination is delayed by at least 6 hours from the time shown in the official itinerary as supplied to You due to strike, industrial action, adverse weather conditions, traffic flow congestion or mechanical breakdown, We will pay either 1 or .2 as stated above.

The Period of Insurance is automatically extended in the event of a covered delay. 

SECTION 11 - MISSED DEPARTURE

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for additional travel and accommodation expenses necessary to reach YOUR booked destination should YOU arrive at YOUR international departure point too late to commence the booked TRIP as a result of failure of public transport services due to the causes stated in Section 10 above or mechanical breakdown of the vehicle in which YOU were travelling to reach YOUR international departure point.

WE will only pay compensation under Section 10.1 or 10.2 or 11.

YOU are not covered for (the following exclusions apply to Sections 10 & 11):

1. The first part of each and every claim as shown in the Schedule (the EXCESS) made by YOU under Section 10.2 or Section 11.

2. Any losses which are the result of YOUR failure to check in at the airport, railway station or port in accordance with the travel itinerary supplied to YOU.

3. Any losses if YOU fail to obtain written confirmation from the airline or railway operator or shipping or coach company or their agents showing the period of and reasons for the delay.

4. Any losses arising from strike or industrial action which commenced or was announced before the date of booking YOUR TRIP.

SECTION 12 – HIJACK

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in Section 12(a) of the Schedule for each complete 24 hours YOU are detained in excess of the first 24 hours and up to a maximum of 30 consecutive 24 hour periods should YOUR means of transport be subject to a hi-jack during a planned TRIP.

The PERIOD OF INSURANCE is automatically extended in the event of hi-jack

SECTION 13 - CATASTROPHE

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule should YOU be forced to move from YOUR pre-booked accommodation as a result of fire, lightning, explosion, earthquake, avalanche, storm, tempest, tsunami, hurricane, flood, medical epidemic or local Government directive which is confirmed in writing by local or national authority for irrecoverable travel or accommodation costs necessarily incurred to continue with the TRIP or, if the TRIP cannot be continued, for YOUR return HOME.

YOU are not covered for:

1. YOUR decision not to remain in YOUR booked accommodation when official directives from local or national authorities state that it is acceptable to do so.

2. Any costs or expenses payable by or recoverable from the tour operator, airline, hotel or other provider of services.

SECTION 14 – COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER EXCESS

YOU are covered for:

WE will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule for any motor insurance EXCESS that YOU are required to pay in the event of damage to a vehicle under a rental hire car contract hired from a licensed rental vehicle agency during your TRIP.

WE will only pay compensation if YOU have complied with the conditions of the rental hire car contract and if a valid Collision Damage Insurance is in force on the vehicle.

SECTION 15 – SPORTS, ACTION ADVENTURE, LEISURE ACTIVITIES EXTENSION

YOU are covered for:

This insurance covers YOU for the following amateur sports, action adventure and leisure activities:

Basketball, Boxing training (no contact), Cycling – not touring, Dinghy Sailing, Elephant Riding (1-2 days), Hiking, Kayaking/ Canoeing/ Rafting involving white water rapids grades 1, 2 and 3, Marathon Running, Martial Arts training, Mopeds, Motorcycling on vehicles under 125cc, Overland Expedition, Passenger light Aircraft/Helicopter, Riversledging, Running, Safari, Sailing Inshore (inside 20km limit), Sea Canoeing, Snorkelling, Trekking, Water Skiing, Weightlifting, Windsurfing on a lake.

Provided YOU have paid the appropriate additional premium this insurance is extended to cover the following amateur sports, action adventure and leisure activities:

Abseiling, American Football, Ballooning, Bungee Jumping (maximum 2 jumps), Cricket, Deep Sea fishing (inside 20km limit), Fencing, Football, Gliding, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding (not jumping), Jet Boating, Kayaking/Canoeing/Rafting involving white water rapids grades 4 and 5, Parascending, Polo, Rugby, Scuba Diving (maximum depth 30 metres), Surfing, Windsurfing.

CLAIMS

Any occurrence or loss which may give rise to a claim should be advised immediately in writing to and a claim form obtained from - SEE PAGE 2 OF YOUR SCHEDULE.

YOU must state that YOU are insured through Columbus Direct, quote the Certificate Number shown on YOUR Schedule and indicate under which Section(s) a claim is being made. If medical attention has been received YOU must obtain a medical certificate showing the nature of the injury or illness and the treatment received together with account which, if possible, should be paid and receipted. IN NO EVENT SHOULD A CLAIM BE NOTIFIED LATER THAN 31 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THE TRIP DURING WHICH THE CLAIM OCCURRED.

IMPORTANT:

ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO BAGGAGE ETC. WHILST IN THE CUSTODY OF CARRIERS (AIRLINE, BUS COMPANY ETC.) MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING TO SUCH CARRIERS BUT IN ANY EVENT WITHIN 3 DAYS AND A PROPERTY IRREGULARITY REPORT OBTAINED. ANY LOSS OF MONEY OR PERSONAL BAGGAGE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DISCOVERY AND A WRITTEN REPORT OBTAINED.

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

In the event that the YOU experience a problem with the Insurance or the claims process, the arrangements on page 2 of YOUR Schedule should be followed and the Insurer will do the utmost to satisfy YOU.

THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

Several Liability Notice LSW 1001

The subscribing Insurers obligations under contracts of insurance to which they subscribe are several and not joint and are limited solely to the extent of their individual subscriptions. The subscribing Insurers are not responsible for the subscriptions of any co-subscribing Insurers who for any reason does not satisfy all or part of its obligations.



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