BigCat Travel Insurance is a UK-based insurer that specializes in providing travel insurance for adventure seekers and thrill-seekers. The company was founded in 2017 with the aim of providing affordable and comprehensive coverage for activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping, and extreme sports.
Big Cat Insurance (registration No.FRN: 745388) is an appointed representative of Campbell Irvine Ltd (registration No.306242) who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Claims are handled by Claims Settlement Agencies Limited (CSAL) who are appointed as the Third Party Administrator of claims by our Insurer (Allianz).Reviews
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BigCat is generally well reviewed with particular comments on their friendly customer support. There are some negative reviews mostly relating covid-related claims. Claims Settlement Agencies Limited is generally poorly reviewed, although they handle claims across a number of insurers so this may not necessarily be indicative.
Activites
TrueTraveller covers more than 144 activites, with a number of different add-on packs. levels.
Trekking
With their standard coverage (no add-on) they cover Trekking outside of Nepal up to 2,500 metres. WIth the "Activty Pack" they additional cover "Trekking outside of Nepal up to 4,600 metres". With the "Extreme Activity Pack" they additionally cover "Hiking outside of Nepal over 4,600 metres". There is also a "Nepal Trekking Activity Pack" which covers "Trekking within Nepal up to 7,000m".Mountaineering
With their "Extreme Activity Pack Plus", Bigcat will cover "Mountaineering up to 6,000 metres (organised groups, using ropes and with guides only)".Climbing
Bigcat covers "Rock Climbing (Single pitch only - excludes solo climbing/climbing without ropes)" with their "Acitivity Pack". They cover "Multi-pitch rock climbing (outdoor - no free climbing or solo climbing)" with their "Extreme Activity Pack".Skiing
With their "Winter Sports" pack, Bigcat will cover Cat skiing, Cross country skiing, Off piste skiing / snowboarding, Snow skiing, Snowboarding and Snow mobiling. With the "Winter Sports Plus" pack, this can be extended to cover snow parks, ice hockey and paraskiing.Paragliding
Bigcat covers Paragliding with their "Extreme Activity Pack". They do not cover Paramotoring.Flexibility
Bigcat offers the ability to purchase cover when you are already travelling along with both single and multi-trip coverage. Add-ons include Baggage & Personal Effects, Gadgets & Valuables and both Excess Waiver and Car Hire Excess Waiver.