If I want to take a space flight in the next few years, what should I be thinking about with regards to my insurance policy?
With space tourism in its infancy, the risk perception is high. Earth-based adventure activities have a known risk frequency, amassed by the millions of thrill seekers who have taken part and the small percentage who have, unfortunately, been injured or worse. Those statistics are not yet available for such a new risk so rating is […]
How different is it to buy a policy for space travel versus, say, rock-climbing or scuba diving or bungee jumping?
Adventurers thinking about space travel need to consider the personal risk: temporary or permanent disablement, medical expenses, death. They should examine the booking conditions closely to see what the cancellation conditions are, both ways, and what liability the operator has in the unlikely event of an incident. At battleface, we believe that travel is unique […]
As a passenger on a spacecraft, what kind of insurance am I buying that I don’t already have through life insurance and health insurance?
Most insurances will void coverage if you are undertaking a more hazardous activity than that contemplated and declared on the application. battleface Space insurance has been negotiated with certain underwriters at Lloyd’s to cover these short period, high hazard risks. In general, travel insurance is important especially if the policy was specifically built for the […]
How much does it cost?
Currently, there are several things to consider when looking at costs for civilian space travel insurance. Age and health status of the traveller, the type of coverage being requested, and details of the trip – distance into space, the duration of the flight, and what type of space craft will be used. When evaluating a […]
What does Space Travel insurance cover?
We customise to your needs and focus on asset protection – covering any inheritance liability if there is a catastrophic event occurring to a launch and return vehicle resulting in the death or permanent disablement of the traveller.
