Jimmer 2 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 So I am struggling to find appropriate off piste insurance, especially as I am no longer resident in the UK (a lot of UK insurers require at least 2 months in the UK per year) . Does anyone know of insurance specifically for skiing for japanese residents? I don't want health insurance as well, just for accident and injury. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmer 2 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Btw for this I mean off piste meaning backcountry outside ski area boundaries. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've been finding that most insurance companies cover you as long as your doing a guided tour. If you're not doing a guided tour they don't cover you! It's so annoying! I need some suggestions as to companies that cover backcountry. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmer 2 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 The ideal would be something similar to the situation in Europe where you can buy cover specifically for backcountry from mountaineering/ski associations. I will not be using a guide and am really not sure about whether I am eligible for regular travel insurance as I haven't spent more than 6 months in one country in the last 7 years. Worldnomads works for me ok, but it is expensive and I am unsure about the level of cover provided for off-piste. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 If you're still registered to vote in the UK and have a UK address they can send the paperwork to, then the BMC is the go. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmer 2 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 They don't seem to like people living or working abroad, and I have already left, so BMC are out. Used to get them until they changed the limits for their annual policies. What do the expats who live in Japan get for rescue insurance? Is it just covered by your regular health insurance? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've never worried about off-piste insurance. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmer 2 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've never worried about off-piste insurance. Good for you, you probably don't push yourself quite as hard as I do though. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 What are you talking about? I've scaled the heights of mighty Mt Annupuri on many occasions!! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Yeah, but you've never challenged Mt Granview! Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Mont Bell (had) has insurance for backcountry skiers and hikers. I haven't checked in a few years, but they have offered it before. Might be worth a check? Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmer 2 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Mont Bell (had) has insurance for backcountry skiers and hikers. I haven't checked in a few years, but they have offered it before. Might be worth a check? Thanks a bunch! From Google translate that seems exactly what I am looking for. Just need a japanese housemate to come home so I can check properly. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 When you work out the details it would be very much appreciated if you could post what you've found back here. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
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