Are you planning a ski trip?
As ski season picks up, it’s helpful to know how your insurance works while you’re on the slopes. Here are a few useful things to keep in mind.

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As ski season picks up, it’s helpful to know how your insurance works while you’re on the slopes. Here are a few useful things to keep in mind.

Addition to Home protection that provides comprehensive coverage for travel abroad and addresses all the main compensation elements that may be required.
Vörður issues travel insurance for Arion Bank credit card holders. It is important to familiarise yourself with the insurances that come with the cards before setting off on a trip.
Vörður issues travel insurance for Landsbankinn credit card holders. It is important to familiarise yourself with the insurances that come with the cards before setting off on a trip.

Wear a helmet: Helmets reduce the risk of head injuries. Make sure your helmet fits properly and is correctly adjusted.
Take a ski lesson: Are you a beginner, or has it been a while since you last went skiing? Guidance from a qualified instructor can help reduce the risk of accidents and improve your safety on the slopes.
Follow the ski rules: The FIS rules of the International Ski Federation are designed to protect you and others. It’s a good idea to review them before heading to the mountain.
Know your limits: Choose slopes that match your skiing ability. Many injuries occur when people attempt runs that are too steep or difficult. Remember to take breaks and rest regularly.
Warm up: Warming up reduces the risk of strains and injuries. Just a few minutes of light movement can make a big difference.
Use sunscreen and sunglasses: Sunlight reflecting off the snow can be strong and cause discomfort for both your eyes and skin. It’s worth taking the time to be prepared.
If you have any questions about ski trips and insurance, we’re here to help.
Feel free to contact us through our online chat, at vordur@vordur.is, or by calling 514 1000.

Loss or damage due to delays in the delivery of luggage to a destination in a scheduled or chartered flight during a trip lasting for up to 92 consecutive days.
Loss or damage due to the purchase of necessities for each insured party aged 18 and older if they do not receive their checked-in baggage within 8 hours.
Loss or damage due to the purchase of necessities for the insured’s children under 18 years of age if they are travelling with the insured.
If there are delays in luggage on the way home to Iceland.
Loss or damage to the insured caused by fire, burglary, theft, transportation accidents, as well as if the luggage is completely lost during transportation.
Loss or damage to the insured due to burglary from locked residences, vehicles and boats.
Loss or damage caused by moths, vermin, atmospheric conditions, weather or normal wear and tear.
Bicycles stored outdoors.
Damages to suitcases.
Cash, travel tickets, traveller’s cheques, cheques, bonds or other securities.
Fragile items.
Unavoidable costs resulting from the insured being injured, becoming ill or dying while travelling abroad, e.g. hospital costs or additional costs due to illness, e.g. hotel expenses.
Travel expenses, e.g. medical transport costs on medical advice, flight changes and/or ambulance flights.
Additional costs for a return trip to Iceland due to serious illness or the death of a close relative.
Transport of the deceased.
Medical costs occurring during the ninth (9) month of pregnancy, during childbirth or abortion.
Medical costs due to ongoing medical costs.
Medication costs for drugs that the insured has been using on a regular basis before the trip commenced.
Travel expenses, up to the insurance amount, paid in advance, or those for which a pre-payment agreement is made and which are not refundable.
Loss or damage if the insured or close relatives, e.g. spouse, child or parents, suffer a serious accident, sudden illness, physical injury, or other similar events, confirmed by a doctor with a medical certificate that the person is not fit to travel.
Cancellation resulting from any kind of illness or disease that was pre-existing prior to the purchase of the insurance policy or when the confirmation fee for the trip was paid.
Cancellation due to diseases occurring after the 36th week of pregnancy.
Cancellation or costs due to sexually transmitted diseases.
Cancellation due to self-inflicted injuries or damage occurred when the insured has unnecessarily put themselves at risk.
Accident insurance during leisure time is included in Home protection 2, 3 and 4. The coverage applies to ski trips both in Iceland and abroad.
Accident insurance during leisure time provides compensation for accidents that occur in your free time, including dental injuries, disability and daily allowance payments.
Coverage limits and conditions may vary between levels of Home Protection. We recommend checking the Home Protection comparison to see what applies to your policy.
Yes, all our Home protection plans include liability insurance.
Liability insurance can be especially useful when skiing abroad, as it covers damage you may accidentally cause to others.
In some countries, travellers are required to show proof of liability insurance at ski resorts. For example in Italy, this is mandatory.
Home protection 2, 3 and 4 offer several optional travel insurance add‑ons, including luggage insurance, cancellation insurance and interruption insurance.
We recommend having a look at My Pages to see which travel insurance options apply to your Home protection plan.
Vörður provides travel insurance for credit card holders of Arion Bank and Landsbankinn. It’s important to review which insurance benefits are included with your card before you start your trip.
It depends on which credit card you have and which bank issued it. We recommend reviewing each card individually on our website.
Travel insurance benefits that can be included with credit cards can for example cover medical expenses, trip reimbursement, and baggage insurance.
Ski equipment is considered part of your household belongings and is therefore covered as baggage in your travel insurance — both under Home protection and through your credit card’s travel insurance, just like any other luggage you take with you on your trip.
If you have very high‑value ski equipment, it’s best to get in touch with us so we can review your coverage together.
The travel insurance included in Home protection and the travel insurance that comes with credit cards differ in scope and may be subject to different terms and conditions. It can therefore be useful to review what each product covers.
In some cases, it may be beneficial to have Travel insurance through both your Home protection and your credit card — especially in the event of extensive damage or loss, as the insurances may cover different aspects of the claim.
We recommend reviewing the terms of both insurances to see what best suits your travel plans.