NEWS: Diving Insurance

When buying insurance for diving don't be seduced by the lowest price. Look at what the policy will cover you for. Read the policy details. Check the depth limit, the exclusions and the costs being paid out. If possible, check the reputation of the insurance company.

Diving is a very safe activity, but as in all aspects of life, things can go wrong. Just as a skier can break a bone or a general holidaymaker can get sick, a diver can fall foul of some problems.

Medical bills and equipment costs are often more than an individual can afford, so there is a need for specialist dive insurance. It’s true that many travel insurance policies cover diving, but these are modifications to general policies that were never designed for an activity as specialist as diving.