Seasonaires typically work as nannies, chalet staff, ski instructors (and trainees), bar staff and even cleaners or shelf-stackers. Or they are just having fun in the mountains for a few months.
If you go abroad on your own and look for work and accommodation with snow sports on your doorstep, you will need to get travel insurance. Young or old, working or not, seasonal insurance is a must-have.
And while the winter sports environment in Europe and elsewhere is probably top of the agenda for most budding seasonaires right now, remember that if you are planning a season anywhere else, winter or summer, the need for travel insurance is the same.
Look for a long-stay (seasonaire) policy covering your travel and activities on your trip, from the initial departure until your return home.
As a winter seasonaire, you should check that your insurance covers off piste, snow parks, mountain rescue and personal liability. If you plan to work, make sure you are covered for it as well. Some policies cover you only for ‘holidays’.
To help you prepare for your season, here’s our suggested checklist:
- Check your passport is valid
- Check your EHIC is valid
- Advise your bank and mobile provider
- Check MPI Brokers Seasonaire Travel Insurance is in place
- Buy plenty of pairs of socks
Enjoy the winter!
NOTE: People employed by UK tour operators, travel companies and other firms, such as ski schools, nanny agencies and pub chains, and sent to work abroad for a season would normally be covered by the employer’s group travel and ski insurance policy (not to be confused with Employer’s Liability).
If the prospective employer does not provide this cover you should enquire why, and suggest they contact MPI.