Over 100 activities included at no extra cost on Direct Travel policies.
What is re-enactment?
Re-enactment involves recreating a historical period, event or way of life using costumes, demonstrations and staged performances. Activities range from living-history displays and traditional crafts to carefully controlled battle scenes involving mock combat and replica props.
Can I get travel insurance for re-enactment?
Yes, policies that cover amateur re-enactment can be available through Direct Travel.
Select re-enactment when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the cover matches what you will be doing, particularly if the event includes staged combat, weapons, horses, vehicles or other separately listed activities.
Things to remember:
- Choose re-enactment when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Tell us about any other activities forming part of the event
- Use replica props only as instructed by the organiser
- Follow the event’s safety rules and take part under suitable supervision
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured re-enactment, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other travel-related problems. Specialist costumes, props, weapons and hired items may not be covered under the personal belongings section. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
Re-Enactment FAQs
Does re-enactment need to be added to my travel insurance?
Yes. Select re-enactment when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents before taking part.
Can living history events be covered?
Yes, amateur participation in living history displays can be covered when re-enactment is shown on your policy documents. Follow the organiser’s rules and declare any additional activities involved.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if re-enactment is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can paid re-enactment work be covered?
No. Cover is for amateur participation only. Professional performances, paid appearances and contracted re-enactment work are not covered.
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 taking part.
