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overseas insurance that covers climbing 31-Aug-2006 At 9:37:08 AM Ashy

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I am looking at doing a climbing trip of 7 months duration. Finding an insurance policy that includes climbing/mountaineering and other dangerous sports for this duration is limited and expensive. I have been able to find two options.
IHI (approx US$1100)
MultiNational Underwriters (approx $US650)
As Martin has mentioned these policies are only for medical coverage and a general travel insurance policy would also be required.

The FREE travel insurance offered by ANZ / Commonwealth Bank Gold Visa cards etc cover trips up to 3 or 4 months duration. The Commonwealth Bank Platinum Visa card covers trips up to 12 months. The platinum card costs ~$200 and you need to purchase your travel tickets using the card but it does look like a reasonable option for general travel insurance coverage. Of course the travel insurance offered by these policies exclude anything resulting from "dangerous sports".