Ski and Winter Sports Insurance

What Does Winter Sports Travel Insurance Cover?

Our winter holiday insurance ensures complete protection, whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or enjoying après-ski. Alongside our standard travel insurance broker services, such as cover for cancellations and lost luggage, our winter sports insurance also includes:

  • Equipment protection: Whether it’s snow sports insurance for hired or owned gear, you’re covered for damage, delay, or theft.
  • Piste closure compensation: Get reimbursed if ski or snowboard access is blocked due to bad weather.
  • Medical coverage: From ski travel insurance to snowboarding holiday insurance, emergency assistance is included for accidents or injuries.

How Does Winter Sports Travel Insurance Work?

Whether you’re chasing a group ski insurance or planning multiple snowboarding holidays, Norton makes it easy. We provide the best winter sports travel insurance UK options for every snow lover.

Our in-house underwriting team, experienced holiday insurance brokers, will match your needs with our network of ski insurance providers. Whether it’s ski trip insurance UK, snowboard holiday insurance, or ski season travel insurance, we’ve got you covered.

All you need to do is get in touch with us, we’ll find the best policy for your winter holiday, then you can enjoy your holiday stress-free knowing your fully covered.

Why Choose Norton for Your Winter Holiday Insurance?

Planning a snow adventure? Let us help you focus on fun, not the fine print. Norton offers:

  • Peace of mind: Our best ski travel insurance protects you when the unexpected happens.
  • Tailored policies: Choose from good ski insurance, ski insurance cover for over 70s, or winter sports cover for a family.
  • Flexible trips: From single-trip snowboarding insurance to multi-trip ski holiday insurance cover, we offer plans for every schedule.
  • Global reach: Travel worry-free with skier’s insurance from France to Canada.
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Which Sports Are Covered by Our Winter Sports Travel Insurance?

No matter how adventurous you are, we’ve got your back, whether you’re skiing on or off-piste. With our winter sports travel insurance add-on, you’re covered for activities such as: 

  • On-piste skiing and snowboarding 
  • Off-piste skiing and snowboarding with a guide 
  • Ice skating , ice hockey or ice fishing
  • Sledging or sleigh-riding as a passenger (pulled by a horse or reindeer) 
  • Sledging or tobogganing on snow 
  • Husky dog sledding 

If you don’t see your winter sport listed above, don’t worry. As winter sports travel insurance brokers, we can design a policy to cover a wide range of activities. The best thing to do is request a quote and our friendly team of personal client managers can help to tailor your policy around your exact needs. 

Get your personalised winter sports travel insurance quote today

Our personal client managers are ready to match you with the best ski holiday insurance, snowboard insurance, or winter holiday travel insurance for your plans. Whether you want snow ski travel insurance added to your annual policy or need a one-off ski insurance package, we’ll find the right fit.

Winter Sports Insurance and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are looking for ski insurance for seniors, in each case, we’ve got you covered. Reach out to us and let our personal client managers find the best ski insurance for you.

Travel insurance for winter sports: FAQs

What is winter sports travel insurance?

Winter sports travel insurance is an add-on to standard travel insurance which covers winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, as well as winter activities like ice skating and sledging. It offers tailored protection for specific risks associated with winter sports and activities.

What insurance do I need for a ski holiday?

If you’re planning a ski trip, it’s recommended to take out specialist winter travel insurance. Many standard travel insurance policies can exclude cover for winter sports like skiing.  

Our winter travel insurance brokers will design a personalised winter sports policy with ski insurance that will provide specific protection against skiing accidents and lost or stolen equipment. 

What insurance do I need for a snowboard holiday?

If you’re planning a snowboarding holiday, it’s recommended to take out specialist winter travel insurance. Many standard travel insurance policies exclude cover for winter sports like snowboarding.  

Our winter travel insurance brokers will design a personalised winter sports policy with snowboard insurance that will provide specific protection against accidents and lost or stolen equipment. 

Does winter sports travel insurance cover ski and snowboard equipment?

Yes, your skiing and/or snowboarding equipment can be covered with travel insurance specifically for winter sports. Our personalised winter sports cover can protect against loss, damage, delay or theft of your skiing or snowboarding gear, whether it’s owned or hired. 

Am I covered for off-piste skiing or snowboarding?

With Norton Insurance Brokers, we can cover you for off-piste skiing and snowboarding as long as it’s with a guide. But this can vary from provider to provider, and there may be other conditions to bear in mind.  

It’s important to review the terms of your policy or talk to our friendly team to make sure you’ve got the right winter sports insurance for off-piste. 

Is winter sports insurance worth it?

We always recommend travel insurance as worthwhile cover, but this is particularly true for winter sports travel insurance. Winter sports holidays are full of excitement, but also come with a range of risk factors from high-value equipment to weather impacts to the potential of medical expenses. 

With this in mind, it is definitely worth getting a personalised winter travel insurance policy to ensure that you can enjoy your ski or snowboard holiday with real peace of mind.