SportsCover direct is a UK based insurer of adventure sports and travel insurance that has been around since 2002. They cover UK residents up to 74 years old for single, top-up or annual multi-trip policies.

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SportsCover direct is generally well reviewed with particular comments on their phone advisors. SportsCover use the third-part "Roger Rich & co" to manage claims.

SportsCover direct offers a dedicated "Top-up insurance policy" for those who already have travel insurance but want to add adventure sports cover to cover that activity only.

SportsCover direct also offers a number of additional services and benefits that can be added to their insurance policies. These include 24/7 emergency assistance, access to a global network of medical providers, and coverage for lost or stolen luggage. The company also offers a range of optional extras, such as travel delay insurance and trip cancellation insurance.

SportsCover direct covers 500+ activites, with 7 different "Sports groups".

Trekking

SportsCover Direct covers Trekking up to 7,000m (23,000ft) with options spread across the 8 different "Sports groups" depending on the maximum altitude and whether the trek is in Nepal or not.

Mountaineering

SportsCover Direct covers Mountaineering (with ropes &/or guides) in their "sports group" 7.

Climbing

SportsCover direct covers Rock/Multi-pitch climbing in their "sports group" 4 with Ice Climbing and sea cliff climbing in their "sports group" 7.

Skiing

SportsCover direct covers off-piste/backcountry skiing in their "sports group" 5.

Paragliding

SportsCover direct does not cover Paragliding without an instructor. It does cover Paragliding with an instructor in their "sports group" 7.