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Mountain climbing pushes boundaries. It demands courage, skill, and calculated risks. But many standard life insurance providers see only the dangers. They may exclude climbing activities or charge excessive premiums. This leaves passionate climbers searching for cover when they need it most. For over 25 years Summit Financial Services have specialised in providing life insurance…

Life insurance for mountaineers provides financial protection for you and those who matter most. Some standard policies may exclude adventure sports or charge excessive premiums. They may leave climbers under protected or paying excessive premiums. We offer specialist cover tailored to your specific climbing and mountaineering activities. With over 25 years of experience insuring climbing-related…

Via ferrata climbing can be an exciting and adventurous activity. Contact us today to discuss via ferrata insurance cover designed around your needs as a climber. Whether you are a seasoned climber or beginner, having the correct insurance in place can provide important reassurance and peace of mind for you and your family.  Understanding Via…

Climbing can be an exciting and adventurous holiday activity. Prior to embarking on a climbing adventure holiday, it is important to ensure that you possess an appropriate climbing holiday insurance policy that covers you for climbing. Obtaining the right cover can allow you to fully immerse yourself in your climbing experience with peace of mind….

Climbing travel insurance is a specialised type of cover designed around the needs of climbers and mountaineers. Cover is typically available either for single trips or annual cover. Usually, certain limits, such as, activity limits, territorial limits and height limits apply to different climbing travel insurance policies. Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer scaling remote…

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that involves scaling shorter natural rock formations or artificial walls without ropes. Over the years, bouldering has gained significant popularity among climbers who pursue bouldering as a sport itself or as part of their training for improving their overall rock climbing ability. As with any sport involving physical…

Embarking on an expedition to Kilimanjaro can be a thrilling adventure that tests one’s physical endurance and mental resilience. Scaling Africa’s highest peak is a remarkable accomplishment, but it also comes with its fair share of risks and challenges. In such daring undertakings, life insurance plays a crucial role in providing climbers and their families…

Taking on an adventure like climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, requires thorough preparation and consideration of potential risks. While the allure of conquering such a majestic summit is undeniable, it is equally important to prioritize safety. In preparation, Aconcagua life insurance is a crucial aspect of trip planning that should not be…

Embarking on an Everest expedition is a feat that demands courage, determination, and meticulous planning. The formidable challenges presented by the world’s highest peak require not only physical and mental preparation but also careful consideration of the potential risks involved. In such endeavors, life insurance is a crucial component to consider in order to provide…

Whether it is the call of Cairngorm, Ben Nevis, or any other mountain, you may be interested in financial protection for your peace of mind. Summit Financial Services are here to help, we are a membership benefit of Mountaineering Scotland and specialise in arranging Mountaineering Scotland Insurance cover for mountaineering life insurance, critical illness cover…

Summit Financial Services is different from many other insurance companies. We specialise in arranging mountaineering insurance, critical illness cover, income protection and private medical insurance for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers. We aim to provide the best quote that already takes your mountaineering activities into account.  Mountaineering insurance experts As mountaineering insurance experts, we know that…

At Summit Financial Services we know about climbing, hill walking and mountaineering. We began working with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), over 20 years ago to meet the needs of members who were looking for financial protection to cover their climbing and mountaineering activities. So, if you are looking for financial peace of mind when…