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Holiday Insurance For Your Peace of Mind
 

This insurance has been specially arranged for Balkan Holidays by Voyager Insurance Services Limited and is underwritten by UK Underwriters Ltd.

Summary of cover

POLICY LIMITS
Most sections of the policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that section. Some sections also include inner limits, eg. for any one item or for valuables in total.

POLICY EXCESSES
Claims under most sections of the policy will be subject to an excess. Where there is an excess, you will be responsible for paying the first part of the claim.

REASONABLE CARE
You are required to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property and to act as though you are not insured.

COMPLAINTS
This insurance policy includes a Complaints Procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

HAZARDOUS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
This policy may not cover you when you take part in certain hazardous activities, eg.: heli skiing. If you are uncertain whether cover is provided. Contact Voyager Insurance Services Limited on 01483 562 662.

COOLING-OFF PERIOD
Your policy contains a 14 day cooling-off period during which you can return your policy and get a refund if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides.
The contract will be subject to English law unless otherwise agreed.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ YOUR
INSURANCE POLICY CAREFULLY
Balkan Holidays Travel Insurance is only available to permanent residents of the U.K.

WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
If you have the misfortune to suffer a serious illness or injury whilst on your Balkan Holiday, you should contact the company shown in your travel insurance policy immediately. This 24-hour assistance company will assign an experienced assistance coordinator to help you and to ensure that any necessary costs admissible under the policy are guaranteed and the correct action is taken immediately. In addition to this, they will, if necessary, arrange repatriation to your place of residence in the United Kingdom.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Insurance policy
This contains full details at the cover provided plus the conditions which apply to it. You must read the insurance cover fully. In particular there are conditions and exclusions relating to pre-existing medical conditions and we would draw your attention to the questions in the Medical conditions box on the right.

Excesses
£50 (£20 Loss of deposit), Public Liability and Legal expenses £100.

Health Conditions
This insurance does not contain a health warranty but insurers will not pay any related claim if at the start of this insurance:

  1. You are aware of any condition, which is likely to result in a claim under this insurance.
  2. You are taking continuing medication (unless both the condition for which you are taking it and your dosage levels are normally stable and well controlled) or have had medical treatment or surgery in the last 6 months
  3. You are on a hospital waiting list for in-patient treatment or are travelling with the intent of having medical treatment
  4. You are travelling against medical advice or after you have been given a terminal prognosis
  5. You are pregnant and the expected date of delivery is less than 10 weeks after you plan to return home.
  6. It may be possible to waive or amend these exclusions by contacting the Medical Pre-Screening service on Freephone number 0800 0133445 quote ref: VOY/BALK/02.
 
 PREMIUMS INC. IPT Period
 Period Adult Child Familiy
 Up to 10 days  £38.00 FREE £91.00
 11-17 days  £42.00 FREE £95.00
 Extra week  £17.00 FREE £55.00
  A FAMILY is a husband, wife or legal guardians and dependent children/legally adopted children under the age of 16 and in full time education • There is no limit to the number of children in the family • Children's friends do not count • Infant insurance is FREE and included with the mother’s policy • There is an age limit of 79 years, between 65 - 79 years £72 • Piste closure applies to resorts over 1000 metres.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF PARENTS ARE NOT TAKING BALKAN HOLIDAYS’ INSURANCE POLICY OR THERE ARE NON-DEPENDENT CHILDREN BOOKED WITH A FAMILY (eg. friends, non-married family) THE FOLLOWING CHARGE WILL APPLY TO EACH CHILD: 10 DAYS - £22.00 per child; 11-17 DAYS: £23.00 per child; Extra Week: £7.50.
All rates include the Insurance Premium Tax as levied by HM Government.

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for discounted insurance a child must be under 16 years of age on the date of departure. VALID FOR THE PERIOD OF TRAVEL 15 DECEMBER 2008 TO 10 APRIL, 2009.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
  • IF PARENTS ARE NOT TAKING BALKAN HOLIDAYS’ INSURANCE POLICY OR THERE ARE NON-DEPENDENT CHILDREN BOOKED WITH A FAMILY (eg. friends, non-married family) THE FOLLOWING CHARGE WILL APPLY TO EACH CHILD: 10 DAYS - £22.00 per child; 11-17 DAYS: £23.00 per child; Extra Week: £7.50.
    All rates include the Insurance Premium Tax as levied by HM Government.
  • To qualify for discounted insurance a child must be under 16 years of age on the date of departure. VALID FOR THE PERIOD OF TRAVEL 15TH DECEMBER 2008 TO 10th APRIL 2009.

DESCRIPTION OF COVER
 Description Limit
per Person
Poilicy
Excess
Loss of Deposit or Cancellation invoice cost £50
Deposit
only £20
Curtailment invoice cost £50
Medical & Emergency Expenses £5,000,000 £50
Additional Hospital Benefit £300
£15 per day
NIL
Personal Accident £15,000
Death £5,000 NIL
Disablement £15,000 NIL
Delayed Departure £100 NIL
(a) after 12 hours £20 NIL
each subsequent 12 hours £10 NIL
(b) abandonment invoice Cost £50
Missed Departure £500 £50
Personal Luggage £1,000 £50
Money (cash) £200 (£100) £50
Passport Expenses £200 NIL
Personal Liability £1,000,000 £100
Legal Expenses £10,000 £100
Ski Equipment £400 £50
Owned - any one article limit £250
Hired - any one article limit £150
Ski Pack £250 £50
Piste Closure* £200 NIL
£20 per day
* Piste closure is valid for the period 01 December 2008 to 31 March 2009. Please note you are not covered if you arranged insurance or booked your holiday within 14 days of your departure date and at that time conditions in your planned resort were such that it was likely to be not possible to ski.

     
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Please answer these questions in relation to yoiurself, your travelling companions and anyone else upon whom your travellers plan depend.
 
Have any of you have ever been diagnosed with Cancer?   There is No cover for claims related directed or indirectly to these conditions. However, cover may be available by contacting the medical pre-screening service on 08707 744 408.
You must quote reference VOY/BH/2007.
In most cases, cover is provided at no extra costs. Its special terms are necessary we will explain them to you and confirm them in writing.
 
Have any of you been treated for any breathing difficulties (other than stable well-controlled asthma) or any heart related condition (including angina) and are still taking medical or receiving follow up consultation.
   


Please note:

You are not covered for any related claims if you:

  • You are not covered for any related claims if you:
  • are planning to travel against the advice of your doctor or with view to obtaining treatment.
  • have been given terminal prognosis.
  • are pregnant with anticipated delivery date of less than 14 weeks after you plan to return home.
  • have any previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
  • are on a waiting list for in-patient treatment or investigation.
Do any of you have any other medical conditions that require continuing medication (unless both the condition and dosage levels are normally stable and well-controlled) or have required medical treatment or surgery within the last 6 months?
 
You do Not need to call the Medical Pre-screening Line. Your medical conditions (if any) will be covered.  

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