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Space Man Takes a Practice Jump

As we reported to you a few weeks back, Felix Baumgartner is aiming to break the sound barrier by jumping from 23 miles above Earth and last week he took to the skies for a practice jump!

The jump took place above the skies of Mexico, a mere 13 miles above ground. This practice jump has actually placed Felix in an elite group of only 3 that have jumped from such high altitude. The Red Bull laden space man tested out his pressurised capsule and full-pressure suit in preperation for the main event in a few months time.

To read more about Felix and this phenomenal feat, check out the official Red Bull Stratos website.

If Felix’s antics have got your juices flowing for some free-falling action give Ansell’s a call on 020 7251 6821 to arrange the perfect policy for your skydiving insurance.

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Top 10 Extreme Sports on the Globe!

Cheapflights.co.uk have compiled an excellent list on the most dangerous extreme sports and activities across the World. These adrenaline-fueled events represent a cross section of some of the most intense and highly skilled sports, featuring a couple of our favourites- Crashed Ice and BASE Jumping. Read more here

These featured events are for elite level athletes, but they all had to start off somewhere! If you are thinking about starting an extreme hobby, or want to train to be the best, you have to get the right insurance cover. Contact us today for extreme sports holiday travel insurance, as well specific extreme activity cover such as BASE jumping insurance, Ice skating insurance or even Dog sledding insurance!

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Warning to Ex-pats Extreming it abroad

British Ex-pats are being warned to check the smallprint of their healthcare policies, amidst  figures that expatriates are becoming more and more likely to take up an extreme sport.

MediCare International reports that 51% of respondents to its continuing poll now said they expected to take part in some kind of extreme sporting activity whilst living abroad, an encouraging 10% more than a year ago.

The research also reveals that an alarming number of international private medical insurers will not cover the cost of treating injuries sustained as a result of taking part in amateur sports deemed to be extreme or dangerous, the type of activities becoming more poular with expats.

Extreme sports such as bungee jumping, Cliff diving, handgliding, quad biking, sand boarding and skydiving are often excluded from policies because of a perceived greater risk of injury. But with Ansell’s Extreme Activity Insurance, you can be sure that we will endevour to give you the cover that you need, whatever the choice of your extreme sports.

Are you living abroad and need to renew or take out a new healthcare policy? Contact us today!

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