Caving expedition insurance for Canadians

[andrewmcleod]

Anybody know what insurance a Canadian (living in Canada) can get to cover foreign expedition caving?

 

[gareth]

Become a member of SUI and choose the FFS insurance option?

 

[Benfool]

Looking on the SUI website, it appears that you would need to pay any rescue or medical costs, then apply to the SUI for reimbursement - which could take months. For a protracted rescue in a remote area, this could be a fortune. Somebody would need a golden credit card to make it work!

 

[wormster]

You might be able to get BCA direct membership insurance (red card) which will cover public liability and allow access to certain caves all over the uk

 

[Benfool]

Are you sure that'd true? The FAQ on the BCA website seems to suggest otherwise.

In any case, it definitely wouldn't cover you for and rescue and injury costs.

 

[wormster]

I wasn't sure......