Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Feb 10th 2009, 8:47 am
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Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Hello All,
I'm very sorry for posting but I couldn't find much useful information using the search function. What I am looking for are alternatives to the BUNAC insurance which HAVE been used and BUNAC have accepted it.
I'm not willing to take any chances on using something they don't accept. Therefore, if you have used a certain insurance vendor and BUNAC have accepted it please could you let me know the name of the company and a URL if possible.
Many thanks,
Axai
I'm very sorry for posting but I couldn't find much useful information using the search function. What I am looking for are alternatives to the BUNAC insurance which HAVE been used and BUNAC have accepted it.
I'm not willing to take any chances on using something they don't accept. Therefore, if you have used a certain insurance vendor and BUNAC have accepted it please could you let me know the name of the company and a URL if possible.
Many thanks,
Axai
Feb 10th 2009, 9:25 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Hello Axai
I used worldnomads.com, for my BUNAC trip. It was far cheaper than the policy offered by BUNAC, was extendable for up to two years and covered snow sports as well as other dangerous sports. It covers you for working but does not cover working with power tools or heights above 2 metres. Just send them the cover policy and they will accept that.
Fernie
I used worldnomads.com, for my BUNAC trip. It was far cheaper than the policy offered by BUNAC, was extendable for up to two years and covered snow sports as well as other dangerous sports. It covers you for working but does not cover working with power tools or heights above 2 metres. Just send them the cover policy and they will accept that.
Fernie
Feb 10th 2009, 9:26 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Hello Axai
I used worldnomads.com, for my BUNAC trip. It was far cheaper than the policy offered by BUNAC, was extendable for up to two years and covered snow sports as well as other dangerous sports. It covers you for working but does not cover working with power tools or heights above 2 metres. Just send them the cover policy and they will accept that.
Fernie
I used worldnomads.com, for my BUNAC trip. It was far cheaper than the policy offered by BUNAC, was extendable for up to two years and covered snow sports as well as other dangerous sports. It covers you for working but does not cover working with power tools or heights above 2 metres. Just send them the cover policy and they will accept that.
Fernie
What sort of price range should I be looking at?
Is there a certain section of the website to go to?
Thanks very much
Axai
Feb 10th 2009, 10:41 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Axai
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.
Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada,
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.
Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada, Enjoy your trip
Fernie
Feb 10th 2009, 10:47 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Axai
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada,
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.
Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada, Enjoy your trip
Fernie
Brilliant!
Feb 10th 2009, 10:52 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Axai
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada,
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
just follow the links for your country of residence. For the Uk, 12 months insurance including winter sports, and no high value premiums is 317 pounds, this compares to 543 pounds for BUNAC. (my pound sign does not work)
You can extend your worldnomads insurance online, for up to two years, and you can travel all over the world.
If you enter the promotional code of: STPJMS you will get a further 6% off.
Bringing it down to 298.58 for a whole year worldwide inc USA, Canada, Enjoy your trip
Fernie
Feb 12th 2009, 1:31 pm
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Snofairy
you must submit the policy wording to BUNAC before you buy the insurance, to check that they accept it. Once you have entered your details to get a quote, there is a link at the bottom that says policy wording. Click that and a new window opens. Print off all pages and send to BUNAC. Once they accept the details, go ahead and buy it, but personally I would wait until you have your plane tickets. Then buy the insurance using the discount code and send all details to BUNAC, signing your insurance waiver.
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
you must submit the policy wording to BUNAC before you buy the insurance, to check that they accept it. Once you have entered your details to get a quote, there is a link at the bottom that says policy wording. Click that and a new window opens. Print off all pages and send to BUNAC. Once they accept the details, go ahead and buy it, but personally I would wait until you have your plane tickets. Then buy the insurance using the discount code and send all details to BUNAC, signing your insurance waiver.
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
Feb 12th 2009, 1:56 pm
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Snofairy
you must submit the policy wording to BUNAC before you buy the insurance, to check that they accept it. Once you have entered your details to get a quote, there is a link at the bottom that says policy wording. Click that and a new window opens. Print off all pages and send to BUNAC. Once they accept the details, go ahead and buy it, but personally I would wait until you have your plane tickets. Then buy the insurance using the discount code and send all details to BUNAC, signing your insurance waiver.
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
you must submit the policy wording to BUNAC before you buy the insurance, to check that they accept it. Once you have entered your details to get a quote, there is a link at the bottom that says policy wording. Click that and a new window opens. Print off all pages and send to BUNAC. Once they accept the details, go ahead and buy it, but personally I would wait until you have your plane tickets. Then buy the insurance using the discount code and send all details to BUNAC, signing your insurance waiver.
Enjoy your trip
Fernie
Thanks for your help!
Feb 13th 2009, 4:27 pm
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Hey there,
I went through the process for nomads but it states that it doesn't cover you for working? was that the same for you?
Cheers, Lethe
I went through the process for nomads but it states that it doesn't cover you for working? was that the same for you?
Cheers, Lethe
Feb 13th 2009, 6:23 pm
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
I am a 2008 Bunac-er and I took my insurance through this company -
http://www.247travelinsurance.co.uk/ It was the Premier Backpacker option.
This was ok'd by Bunac and I have no issues to report with the insurance company, all fine & straight forward. You absolutely need to confirm your policy choice with Bunac though, their criteria can change and you don't want to waste time & money on a policy that is no good. You can just email them the full policy details and they are quick to get back with an answer.
Best of luck!
http://www.247travelinsurance.co.uk/ It was the Premier Backpacker option.
This was ok'd by Bunac and I have no issues to report with the insurance company, all fine & straight forward. You absolutely need to confirm your policy choice with Bunac though, their criteria can change and you don't want to waste time & money on a policy that is no good. You can just email them the full policy details and they are quick to get back with an answer.
Best of luck!
Feb 14th 2009, 9:47 am
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Re: Bunac Insurance - please reply if you took an ALTERNATIVE
Lethe
I have copied this from the worldnomads policy wording:
http://www.worldnomads.com/policy_wo...067239963ef4a5
Work abroad For the purposes of this policy clerical business activities of the insured only. Non-manual or light general work not involving the use of mechanical or industrial machinery at a height not exceeding 2 metres.
Try goggling BUNAC insurance and options come up.
I have looked at the insurance mentioned by ireland2canada, but cannot add wintersport to the backpacker policy (12 month). Even if you've never tried skiing or boarded, if you get the chance you need the cover. Do not try it without insurance. I had a friend taken off Whistler mountain and the cost was astonishing.
Which ever insurance you decide on, you must ensure it will cover all activities you could imagine, and then some. If you get the chance to ride horses and camp through the Rockies or sail off Nova Scotia, you want to be able to do it on a whim, not go and check your policy. (Due care and diligence)
Fernie
I have copied this from the worldnomads policy wording:
http://www.worldnomads.com/policy_wo...067239963ef4a5
Work abroad For the purposes of this policy clerical business activities of the insured only. Non-manual or light general work not involving the use of mechanical or industrial machinery at a height not exceeding 2 metres.
Try goggling BUNAC insurance and options come up.
I have looked at the insurance mentioned by ireland2canada, but cannot add wintersport to the backpacker policy (12 month). Even if you've never tried skiing or boarded, if you get the chance you need the cover. Do not try it without insurance. I had a friend taken off Whistler mountain and the cost was astonishing.
Which ever insurance you decide on, you must ensure it will cover all activities you could imagine, and then some. If you get the chance to ride horses and camp through the Rockies or sail off Nova Scotia, you want to be able to do it on a whim, not go and check your policy. (Due care and diligence)
Fernie
