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Travel insurance for ski & winter sports

Simple and flexible travel insurance for skiers and snowboarders. Buy at home or while travelling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.

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Why buy travel insurance when going skiing or snowboarding?

This information is for Australian residents. Big dumps, fresh tracks and bluebird days will make for an epic trip, yet accidents on and off the hill do happen, even to the most experienced sliders. If you’re just learning on your first trip or you’re a ski bum chasing seasons, World Nomads travel insurance can help you and your family when the unexpected hits your next winter adventure.

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your trip from unexpected cancellation.

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $5,000

Trip Protection

Unexpectedly hospitalised?
Ski buddy unfit to travel?
Close relative suddenly dies?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Overseas

Take the pain out of medical costs.

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $5,000,000

Emergency Medical Insurance

Slipped on ice?
Tore your ACL or MCL?
Popped a shoulder?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Transport

We'll get you to hospital lickety-split

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $500,000

Evacuation and Repatriation

Road or air ambulance?
Flight assistance?
Medivac needed home?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Cover your stolen or damaged gear and tech.

Explorer Plan: $10,000
Standard Plan: $2,000

Protect your gear

Go Pro stolen?
Bags lost in transit?
Luggage delayed?

Help starts here.

Overseas Medical Expenses
Emergency dental treatment
24 hour assistance
Emergency medical transport & repatriation

Cancellation costs
Trip interruption costs
Compassionate emergency visit home
Resumption of trip

Theft or accidental damage to baggage and personal items
Baggage delay over 12 hours

Funeral expenses overseas or repatriation of remains
Personal liability

This is a general summary for Australian residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the policy documents for full details.

World Nomads loves the snow

As passionate ski bums, we’ve designed our plans to cover the style of riding our Nomads love the most*:

Skiing and boarding within resorts
Cross country skiing on marked trails
Terrain parks, heli-skiing & heli-boarding (some plans only, check yours carefully)
Snowmobiling, ice skating, snow rafting & more

*All plans are different. You’ll need to upgrade your policy at the time of puchase for skiing or snowboarding cover to apply. Conditions and exclusions apply. Read the policy wording carefully to choose the right plan and/or adventure sport option for your trip.

FAQ

Here are our most frequently asked questions about ski and winter sports. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team.

What’s covered when skiing or boarding?
We’ve tried to give you the freedom to learn or hone your snow skills by helping cover some of those nasty accidents. For further info, click here.

How do I get to the medical centre if I’m injured on the mountain?
Contact ski patrol to get immediate local assistance if you’re on the hill. If you’re already in the village, contact our emergency assistance team so that they can direct you to the nearest medical facility, help arrange treatment or emergency transport if required. For further info, click here.

What if the airline damages my board/skis?
If your gear is damaged by the airline, World Nomads can help cover some of the cost to replace them. For further info, click here.

Does my travel insurance cover medical costs upfront or do I have to pay and claim later?
If you’re hospitalized because of an accident, the insurer may help cover these costs upfront. For further info, click here.

Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.

24/7 emergency assistance

If you need medical assistance or emergency medical evacuation our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Phone: +61 2 8263 0470 or Phone: +61 2 8292 1470 (reverse charges via an operator from anywhere in the world)

Contact the team

Wherever you are, whatever has happened, our multi-lingual assistance teams are here to help you and your family.

Aurelie Menard,
Emergency Assistance, World Nomads

This information is for Australian citizens and residents only. Always read your Product Disclosure Statement and other policy documentation to review your specific cover and to make sure that the policy is right for you.

World Nomads is supported by different insurers from around the world. This insurance is arranged and promoted by WorldNomads.com Pty Limited ABN 62 127 485 198 AR 343027, as an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173 AFSL 308461 and act as nib's agent and not as your agent. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available from us. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.