Frequently Asked Questions


Do Coverwise policies cover winter sports activities?


Your policy wording and Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) will confirm the underwriter of your travel insurance policy. Please select the relevant insurer below to view the FAQ information that applies to your policy.


Inter Partner Assistance S.A.


The following FAQ provides information about travel insurance policies underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. If your policy wording and IPID confirm that Inter Partner Assistance S.A. is your insurer, this FAQ information is relevant to your policy.


Coverwise travel insurance policies provide cover for you to participate in over 40 winter sports activities as long as you have paid the winter sports premium.


Our Standard Plus and Bronze policies cover up to 17 days in total for winter sports trips, which can be taken as one trip or an accumulation of shorter trips.


For greater flexibility, our Silver Plus, Gold, and Platinum policies allow you to take as many winter sports trips as you like throughout the period of insurance - as long as each trip lasts no longer than 17 days.


For a full list of winter sports activities please visit our Sports and Activities page.


AWP P&C S.A


The following FAQ provides information about travel insurance policies underwritten by AWP P&C S.A., which is part of the Allianz Group. If your policy wording and IPID confirm that AWP P&C S.A. is your insurer, this FAQ information is relevant to your policy.


Our Winter Sports travel insurance policies provide cover for a wide range of winter sports and activities, including off-piste skiing and snowboarding, as long as you:


  • Are not taking part in a professional or semi-professional capacity.
  • Are not racing, except where specifically mentioned.
  • Are not taking part in a competition
  • Use all recommended safety equipment
  • Keep to local laws and regulations
  • Do not perform acrobatics, tricks or stunts while taking part in activities

Please refer to the Winter Sports and Leisure Activities section of our travel insurance policy wordings for a complete list of insured winter sports activities.