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Oops, I've just put a small claim in with them, let's see how that works. I must say that I haven't had much fun with the emergency number, ended up in a long waiting loop and gave up. But: emergencies are handled by Mondial Assistance, not WN. I think many, if not most insurance companies use MA, so you will probably get the same deal from them.
If you are rootless you have to ask yourselves: where can we get medical treatment without having to pay for it. Because, in an emergency an insurance co. may want to evacuate you to your country of residence. From the moment you have landed they stop paying.
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Oops, I've just put a small claim in with them, let's see how that works. I must say that I haven't had much fun with the emergency number, ended up in a long waiting loop and gave up. But: emergencies are handled by Mondial Assistance, not WN. I think many, if not most insurance companies use MA, so you will probably get the same deal from them.
If you are rootless you have to ask yourselves: where can we get medical treatment without having to pay for it. Because, in an emergency an insurance co. may want to evacuate you to your country of residence. From the moment you have landed they stop paying.
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I've just queried World Nomads about cover for motorcycle touring, and they are a no for any motorcycle over 125cc.
However WorldWideInsure have no problem and offer a fantastic rate of 144 for worldwide inc USA for 4 months !
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28 Mar 2007
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Thanks
Thanks all.
A guy from World Nomads e mailed me and seems to be on the case - lets hope! Yeah I tried the helpline too, no go, they said to do everything on line.
We undrestood we were covered on our bike (having checked when we took the policy out). Will recheck, perhaps things have changed? They seemed great, covered extras like iPods and cameras, as well as good health cover...
My worry is, if this is what they're like with a small claim, what about in an emergency...
So no other ideas for good insurance.... ? Will check out WorldWideInsure. Anyone used them?
Em
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Thanks all.
A guy from World Nomads e mailed me and seems to be on the case - lets hope! Yeah I tried the helpline too, no go, they said to do everything on line.
We undrestood we were covered on our bike (having checked when we took the policy out). Will recheck, perhaps things have changed? They seemed great, covered extras like iPods and cameras, as well as good health cover...
My worry is, if this is what they're like with a small claim, what about in an emergency...
So no other ideas for good insurance.... ? Will check out WorldWideInsure. Anyone used them?
Em
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The policies we looked at and asked about covered motorcycles, upto 125cc. But only as a holiday hire/day excursion/event.
Ask if the insurance covers use of motorcycles when the purpose of the trip is a motorcycle tour.
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Endsleigh.
Hi,
I've just taken out travel insurance with Endsliegh for our forthcoming RTW trip. Two people on an Africa Twin worldwide inc Canada&USA with repatriation, 1290 GBP for 2 years. Around 320 each per year. Cover can be extended on the road. Very helpful folks. Address:- Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Travel Insurance, Life Insurance UK Well worth a look at
Cheers Derek.
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ta mate from me too
Thanks Del-Boy, twas the next thing on my list to do.
I hope to catch up with you somewhere on the road for a  , but since you'll have at least a month and 7500miles start on me, we may have to wait a while.
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Hi,
I've just taken out travel insurance with Endsliegh for our forthcoming RTW trip. Two people on an Africa Twin worldwide inc Canada&USA with repatriation, 1290 GBP for 2 years. Around 320 each per year. Cover can be extended on the road. Very helpful folks. Address:- Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Travel Insurance, Life Insurance UK Well worth a look at
Cheers Derek.
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Does that include any CC limits ? A lot do. Grant would probably appreciate a report
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18 Apr 2007
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hi
I am using Cambell Irvine and a back up with Helivac in case i have a crash. They seem very reliable.
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Does that include any CC limits ? A lot do. Grant would probably appreciate a report
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No engine size limits
Regards Derek.
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