Archaeological Dig Travel Insurance
Cover for archaeological digs and medical emergencies
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What is archaeological digging?
Archaeological digging involves carefully excavating, recording and preserving objects or features from the past. Students, volunteers and researchers may help at organised sites using trowels, brushes, hand shovels and other non-powered tools.
Can I get travel insurance for an archaeological dig?
Cover for archaeological digging using hand tools can be available through Direct Travel.
Depending on the policy, it may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select archaeological digging when getting your quote and make sure your planned duties involve hand tools only.
Powered tools, plant and excavation machinery are not included under this activity.
Things to remember:
- This activity is limited to the use of hand tools
- Do not use powered tools, plant or excavation machinery
- Make sure archaeological digging is included on your cover
- Follow the site supervisor’s instructions and safety procedures
- Wear suitable footwear, gloves and any other recommended protective equipment
- Take regular breaks and protect yourself from heat and sun exposure
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while taking part in an insured archaeological dig, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons. Cover for personal belongings will depend on the policy’s baggage section and the circumstances of the loss.
Personal liability may be limited or excluded for incidents connected with employment, professional duties or borrowed excavation equipment.
Archaeological Dig FAQs
Is archaeological digging covered as standard?
It depends on the policy. Archaeological digging may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select it when getting your quote and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Which tools can I use?
This activity is limited to hand tools, such as trowels, brushes, hand shovels, buckets, sieves, and measuring equipment. Powered tools and excavation machinery are not included.
Can I use a mechanical digger or other machinery?
No. This activity does not include powered tools, plant or excavation machinery. Contact us before travelling if your role involves anything beyond hand-tool excavation.
Can students and volunteers be covered?
Cover can be available for students and volunteers joining an organised archaeological dig. Make sure the activity is included on your policy and that your duties are limited to those allowed by the cover.
Can paid archaeological work be covered?
Paid or professional work may be treated differently from study or volunteering. Check that the policy matches your working arrangements and planned duties before taking part.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured during a dig?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if archaeological digging is included on your policy, you are using hand tools only and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before joining the dig.
