The new international travel health insurance for long-distance travellers takes into account the individual requirements of sailors on extended voyages, such as sailing around the world, the Hamburg-based insurance broker explains. No permanent residence is required. The only requirement is that the policyholder's last place of residence was in the European Economic Area. Pre-existing illnesses also do not have to be reported. However, the following applies: insurance cover is only granted up to the age of 74.
Comprehensive protection worldwide
The new insurance offers worldwide cover and takes into account the special challenges that long-distance sailors can face. The key benefits include
- Medically necessary treatmentsCoverage of emergency treatment and hospitalisation on board and ashore.
- Patient transport and repatriationOrganisation and assumption of costs for medically necessary transport, even from remote regions.
- Emergency dental careImmediate help for acute dental problems.
- Optional preventive medical check-upsRegular health checks for the early detection of illnesses.
Flexibility for long-term stays
The policy was specially developed for crew members and skippers and is automatically renewed for a further year at the end of the term. There is no time limit, meaning that trips lasting several years can also be insured without any problems.
"The premium is also based exclusively on the age of the insured persons and not on the duration of the trip, as is the case with many comparable products," according to a statement from Pantaenius. Insured persons would also benefit from a 24/7 emergency hotline that provides support in German and English.
Available immediately
The international travel health insurance is now available from Pantaenius. Visitors to boot in Düsseldorf can find out about the new offer and other insurance solutions for water sports enthusiasts directly from the insurance provider in Hall 10, Stand F40.
