newinlodi 0 #1 November 12, 2003 Hi all - I'm planning on celebrating my 30th birthday by doing a one-time tandem jump. I figure I will either have a day I'll always remember or I'll go out with a bang! I also am the sole provider for my wife and two small children. I have life insurance through USAA--policy is almost 9 years old. My wife called them and was assured that I would be covered for a one-time jump and that no riders or review of my account would be required--as long as it's a one time deal. (They said this is very common.) Wondering if anyone else has experience with this? I'm somewhat hesitant to take the word of the phone rep and there is nothing in writing in the policy mentioning this either way. (I did state on the app. that I didn't plan to skydive within the following five years, which have long passed.) thanks- Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #2 November 12, 2003 If there is no exclusion in the policy, then you should be covered. Even if skydiving is not mentioned in the policy, look for exclusions relating to non-scheduled aviation flights. Most often, these only exclude crew members (i.e., private pilots), but read carefully if you are concerned. When are you going? Maybe I'll see you there. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #3 November 12, 2003 Thomas: I sell insurance in Canada and generally the rules are the same across the industry. You answered your agent's questions truthfully when you signed on, right? Therefore, there is no arguement for fraudl. The contestability clause is typically 2 years (you mention 5) and you're well outside that timeframe either way, right? Finally, and more important, the chance of your death on a 1 time tandem jump is so small as to be inconsiderable - except as a "concerned husband and father". Well done to you for thinking and asking. *** As for your not becoming addicted... that's another story . As for insurance while actively in pursuit of sport skydiving there are really 2 scenarios. First, "payment insurance" (ie: mortgage, employer, and loan coverage) often neither asks about nor excludes extreme activities. You are, under those policies, part of a large group and the insurance company pays less attention to individual scenarios. If you proced in the sport, these coverages will likely remain in force during skydiving (my interpretation only ... don't ask them now!!!) Second are your personal policies. These are the potential problem areas as they relate to YOUR personal risk profile. LEt's leave this one until you get "permission" to satisfy your addiction.... presuming it materializes... ENJOY the experience! We know why birds sing !!! Dave T Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #4 November 12, 2003 I have my insurance through State Farm. When I asked my agent about coverage he told me that I was fully covered for skydiving as long as I had answered the question about prior aviation activities truthfully when I filled out the application.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #5 November 12, 2003 Quote I figure I will either have a day I'll always remember or I'll go out with a bang! *** I'm sure you'll have a great time doing your tandem at Lodi, they have Instructors with MANY tandem jumps and years of experience. Feel free to ask questions of the experience and jump numbers of your Instructor when you get to the DZ, as they will be more than happy to answer any of your questions. And your chance of going out with a bang is far greater on your drive out to the DZ, and not on your tandem? But I do understand about the worry of life insurance just incase, as you want to have your family taken care of as I would mine. Here is a address to find the statistics of skydiving. http://www.skydivingfatalities.com/ Have a great jumpEdwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #6 November 12, 2003 I remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #7 November 12, 2003 QuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all!www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fast 0 #8 November 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all! haha, I went in figuring that I was gonna be hooked, but did the tandem to make sure... Yeah... I'm broke now ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #9 November 12, 2003 I thought the tandem was gonna be my only jump... and now...ten jumps and $1300 later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyDave 0 #10 November 12, 2003 QuoteHi all - I'm planning on celebrating my 30th birthday by doing a one-time tandem jump. I figure I will either have a day I'll always remember or I'll go out with a bang! I also am the sole provider for my wife and two small children. I have life insurance through USAA--policy is almost 9 years old. My wife called them and was assured that I would be covered for a one-time jump and that no riders or review of my account would be required--as long as it's a one time deal. (They said this is very common.) Wondering if anyone else has experience with this? I'm somewhat hesitant to take the word of the phone rep and there is nothing in writing in the policy mentioning this either way. (I did state on the app. that I didn't plan to skydive within the following five years, which have long passed.) thanks- Thomas if your not covered then its most likly you can get some sport related life insurance via your local dropzone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinggoose 0 #11 November 13, 2003 I bought my wife a tandem for her b-day in June. The next Saturday (july) we were both in AFF. It's now November and we've finished up. Yesterday, we were packing rigs in our make shift rigger's loft in the garage. We're not addicted but she has made some nice carrying cases for the full-face helmets and altimeters. Just because my name comes up as Goose on the manifest computer doesn't mean we're regulars or anything. It was just a one-time jump she wanted to do. What was this thread about??? Looking forward to hearing about your AFF training.... "Never waste a heartbeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinfarmer 0 #12 November 13, 2003 Ditto I did a tandem to say I had jumped from a plane. The next week I did AFF to say I had jumped on my own, but one jump wasn't enough I did three. A month later I was thinking about nothing but skydiving so I finished AFF and now am close to being licensed. Be careful about one time things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #13 November 13, 2003 One time tandem?...that's what I thought! Check it off my list..yadda yadda..NOT!! You're about to be the next skydiving addict! WELCOME! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #14 November 13, 2003 Quoteten jumps and $1300 later... And thats only to train you on how to save your own life and spend MORE money skydiving! Now comes the jumpsuit and the rig, and the helmet and altimeter, and the............$$$$$$$$$$$ Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #15 November 13, 2003 Hey, Enjoy and don't listen to these people, they don't know what they are talking about! I've only done 1587 jumps in 3 years and I'm not addicted, I can quit whenever I want! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jayruss 0 #16 November 13, 2003 QuoteQuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all! yeah just one, good one __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Reginald 0 #17 November 14, 2003 QuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) Me too. 12 jumps later I'm trying to figure out how to quit my job and move to the drop zone. But then I'd have to steal to support by habit, er I mean hobby. Why, why, why is it taking so damn long for this Friday to end I want out of this cubical hell!"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #18 November 15, 2003 Quote then I'd have to steal to support by habit, er I mean hobby. EXTREMELY bad idea They don't have a dropzone in any prison I know of? Work and jump. Then when you have worked enought to pay for all the jumps you've did, maybe you are good enought to jump for a living? But wait! Then you'd be back at work all the time? Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kpjumps 0 #19 November 15, 2003 Ha! I did my first for my 30th! Little did I know I'd get hooked!!!! You'll love it and I am sure your insurance is fine. I am a single mom and I jump too much. Since I am their only parent, I'd stop in a heart beat if I was really worried about them being orphaned. Relax and enjoy! You'll love it!Your character will ultimately determine your destiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonesy 0 #20 September 17, 2005 QuoteI have my insurance through State Farm. When I asked my agent about coverage he told me that I was fully covered for skydiving as long as I had answered the question about prior aviation activities truthfully when I filled out the application. Yup that's about right, the contract includes both the policy and the application. With life insurance there is a 2-yr incontestibility clause and if you made any misreprentations on the applications and die within two years they don't ave to pay out anything but refunded premiums. Fraud can be contested idefinately at any time however. Sky diving is not generally an exclusion unless an underwriter adds it on due to knowing you are an active skydiver. Signature: Minnesota residents can get their life insurance quote / quotes at http://www.mnlifeinsurancequotes.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites azureriders 0 #21 September 18, 2005 Life insurance, whats that. Am I supossed to have one of them????????????? 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DShiznit 0 #6 November 12, 2003 I remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #7 November 12, 2003 QuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all!www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #8 November 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all! haha, I went in figuring that I was gonna be hooked, but did the tandem to make sure... Yeah... I'm broke now ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #9 November 12, 2003 I thought the tandem was gonna be my only jump... and now...ten jumps and $1300 later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 #10 November 12, 2003 QuoteHi all - I'm planning on celebrating my 30th birthday by doing a one-time tandem jump. I figure I will either have a day I'll always remember or I'll go out with a bang! I also am the sole provider for my wife and two small children. I have life insurance through USAA--policy is almost 9 years old. My wife called them and was assured that I would be covered for a one-time jump and that no riders or review of my account would be required--as long as it's a one time deal. (They said this is very common.) Wondering if anyone else has experience with this? I'm somewhat hesitant to take the word of the phone rep and there is nothing in writing in the policy mentioning this either way. (I did state on the app. that I didn't plan to skydive within the following five years, which have long passed.) thanks- Thomas if your not covered then its most likly you can get some sport related life insurance via your local dropzone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinggoose 0 #11 November 13, 2003 I bought my wife a tandem for her b-day in June. The next Saturday (july) we were both in AFF. It's now November and we've finished up. Yesterday, we were packing rigs in our make shift rigger's loft in the garage. We're not addicted but she has made some nice carrying cases for the full-face helmets and altimeters. Just because my name comes up as Goose on the manifest computer doesn't mean we're regulars or anything. It was just a one-time jump she wanted to do. What was this thread about??? Looking forward to hearing about your AFF training.... "Never waste a heartbeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #12 November 13, 2003 Ditto I did a tandem to say I had jumped from a plane. The next week I did AFF to say I had jumped on my own, but one jump wasn't enough I did three. A month later I was thinking about nothing but skydiving so I finished AFF and now am close to being licensed. Be careful about one time things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #13 November 13, 2003 One time tandem?...that's what I thought! Check it off my list..yadda yadda..NOT!! You're about to be the next skydiving addict! WELCOME! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #14 November 13, 2003 Quoteten jumps and $1300 later... And thats only to train you on how to save your own life and spend MORE money skydiving! Now comes the jumpsuit and the rig, and the helmet and altimeter, and the............$$$$$$$$$$$ Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #15 November 13, 2003 Hey, Enjoy and don't listen to these people, they don't know what they are talking about! I've only done 1587 jumps in 3 years and I'm not addicted, I can quit whenever I want! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #16 November 13, 2003 QuoteQuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) LMAO ..... Dont we all! yeah just one, good one __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #17 November 14, 2003 QuoteI remember saying "one time deal only" a while back myself......... :) Me too. 12 jumps later I'm trying to figure out how to quit my job and move to the drop zone. But then I'd have to steal to support by habit, er I mean hobby. Why, why, why is it taking so damn long for this Friday to end I want out of this cubical hell!"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #18 November 15, 2003 Quote then I'd have to steal to support by habit, er I mean hobby. EXTREMELY bad idea They don't have a dropzone in any prison I know of? Work and jump. Then when you have worked enought to pay for all the jumps you've did, maybe you are good enought to jump for a living? But wait! Then you'd be back at work all the time? Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpjumps 0 #19 November 15, 2003 Ha! I did my first for my 30th! Little did I know I'd get hooked!!!! You'll love it and I am sure your insurance is fine. I am a single mom and I jump too much. Since I am their only parent, I'd stop in a heart beat if I was really worried about them being orphaned. Relax and enjoy! You'll love it!Your character will ultimately determine your destiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy 0 #20 September 17, 2005 QuoteI have my insurance through State Farm. When I asked my agent about coverage he told me that I was fully covered for skydiving as long as I had answered the question about prior aviation activities truthfully when I filled out the application. Yup that's about right, the contract includes both the policy and the application. With life insurance there is a 2-yr incontestibility clause and if you made any misreprentations on the applications and die within two years they don't ave to pay out anything but refunded premiums. Fraud can be contested idefinately at any time however. Sky diving is not generally an exclusion unless an underwriter adds it on due to knowing you are an active skydiver. Signature: Minnesota residents can get their life insurance quote / quotes at http://www.mnlifeinsurancequotes.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #21 September 18, 2005 Life insurance, whats that. Am I supossed to have one of them????????????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
