Ski and snowboard insurance
Comprehensive protection for your winter sports equipment against breakage, damage and theft.
With Allianz Travel’s Ski and Snowboard Insurance, your skis, snowboards and cross-country skis are optimally protected on every outing in Switzerland and the surrounding Alpine countries. Whether your equipment is damaged on the slopes, during transport or stolen, you can enjoy carefree days in the snow without worrying about your valuable winter sports equipment. Ski and Snowboard Insurance combines comprehensive equipment protection with a straightforward claims process: no excess, a premium that is independent of the purchase price, and year-round cover. Choose the option that best suits your needs and enjoy your time on the snow with complete peace of mind.
Our cover options for you:
Secure Snow
Individual
Individual CHF 65
+ Breakage, damage and theft
CHF 3'000 per year and limited to one claim per year. The insurance premium is independent of the purchase price of the winter sports equipment.
Secure Snow
Family
Family CHF 100
+ Breakage, damage and theft
CHF 5'000 per year and limited to two claims per year, applicable to a maximum of six persons in one household. The insurance premium is independent of the purchase price of the winter sports equipment.
Fully protected with Ski and Snowboard Insurance, on the slopes and on the move
Ski and Snowboard Insurance protects your winter sports equipment not only on the slopes, but also during the direct journey from your home to the ski resort and back. In the event of breakage or damage during use, Allianz Travel covers the cost of repair or replacement, quickly, hassle-free and with no excess.
Your benefits at a glance
• 365 days of cover for unlimited ski trips
• Cover for damage occurring during use
• Replacement cover in the event of theft
• No excess
• Premium independent of the purchase price
• Valid in Switzerland and neighbouring Alpine countries
• Ideal for individuals and families
Included services and important information:
Ski, snowboard, cross-country skis (bindings and poles included as a set).
365 days.
Switzerland and neighbouring countries.
The sums insured are independent of the purchase price of the winter sports equipment. The sums insured apply per year. For individuals, cover is limited to one claim per year, and for families to two claims per year.
Only available to people who are permanently resident in Switzerland.
The premium is independent of the purchase price, CHF 65 or CHF 100 per year (without excess).
The General terms and conditions of insurance (GTC) apply. The specifically insured risks and benefits as well as exclusions or limitations of our insurance policies are described in detail in the General terms and conditions of insurance (GTC).
Family insurance covers a maximum of 2 adults and 4 children.
If the policyholder is under 18 years of age, the insurance must be taken out by an adult (e.g. parent). The minor must be declared as the "insured person".
All benefits are provided with no excess.
Ski and Snowboard Insurance for Families. Shared protection for your household
Ski and Snowboard Insurance for Families is ideal if your family regularly heads to the slopes and you would like to protect everyone living in the same household with a single policy. Instead of insuring each family member separately, you benefit from shared annual cover for up to six people. Important: Family cover is available for a maximum of two adults and four children residing in the same household.
Theft Cover. Additional protection for your equipment
High-quality skis and snowboards are a popular target for thieves. With Theft Cover, you are protected in such situations as well. The insurance covers the replacement costs in the event of loss due to theft while the equipment is in use, as well as during the direct journey to and from the ski resort.
Cross-Country Skis, Snowboards and Alpine Skis
Whether you use alpine skis, a snowboard or cross-country skis, Ski and Snowboard Insurance protects your winter sports equipment, including bindings and poles, as a single unit. It is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy the flexibility of switching between different disciplines.
Who is Ski and Snowboard Insurance suitable for?
Ski and Snowboard Insurance is ideal if you:
• regularly go skiing or snowboarding.
• own high-quality equipment and would like protection against breakage, damage and theft.
• enjoy skiing as a family or with several people living in the same household.
• want straightforward cover with no excess, regardless of the purchase price of your equipment.
Individual or Family Ski Insurance: which offers better value?
Ski Insurance for Individuals is the right choice if you enjoy winter sports on your own or would like to insure your personal equipment separately. For CHF 65 per year, you benefit from cover of up to CHF 3'000 and one claim per year.
Ski Insurance for Families offers excellent value as soon as two or more people in the same household regularly take part in winter sports. For CHF 100 per year, up to six people are covered, with a cover limit of CHF 5'000 and up to two claims per year.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs about Ski and Snowboard Insurance
Ski and Snowboard Insurance covers breakage, damage and theft of your winter sports equipment (skis, snowboards and cross-country skis, including bindings and poles) while in use, as well as during the direct journey from your home to the ski resort and back. The insurance covers the cost of repair or replacement with no excess.
Yes, theft cover is included. If your winter sports equipment is lost as a result of theft while in use or during the direct journey to or from the ski resort, the replacement costs will be covered.
Ski and Snowboard Insurance is valid in Switzerland and the neighbouring Alpine countries.
Family Insurance is available for up to six people (two adults and four children) living in the same household. The cover limit is CHF 5'000, with up to two claims per year.
No, Allianz Travel’s Ski and Snowboard Insurance comes with no excess whatsoever. You only pay the annual premium of CHF 65 for an individual or CHF 100 for a family.
If the policyholder is under the age of 18, the insurance must be taken out by an adult (e.g. a parent or legal guardian). The minor will then be listed as the "insured person" under the policy.
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