 Poster: A snowHead
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my daughter (22) is off this week to work as an au pair in Val Thorens until May. She will need some sort of appropriate
insurance, not just regular travel insurance, plus I guess a carre neige, which I know nothing about.
I guess this has been covered many times before so any pointing at suitable guidance would be much appreciated 
Thanks ... Simon.
PS Quickly, roughly how much is a carre neige, guessing about £80?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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MPI offer seasonnaire insurance (as many others do, but are well regarded for their winter sports insurance)
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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She needs a carte neige for the season. Carre neige is for holidaymakers. Mine costs me about €75. But she also needs comprehensive insurance, e.g. MPI.
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thanks, just tried mpi for quote .... economy package £263, standard £352, seems high, is this about right? Cheers.
PS £30/£40 less if keep it strictly to six months rather than end of May.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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MPI premiums have gone through the roof the last couple of years.
I'd look elsewhere.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Carte Neige season insurance will be included with her season pass if it's being provided as part of her job? It was a 40Euro add on last year on a workers pass if not.
Chances are in a whole 5 months she may need to claim for something insurance wise so don't go for the cheapest! A standard annual/backpackers policy might be ok tho, just check maximum trip length, any trips back to the UK will reset the trip as it were, I've had to prove this in the past when claiming for something(flight bookings only).
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MPI or DogTag plus carte neige. Remember to include off-piste when looking for a quote - during a season she'll be trying it.
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Thanks all - I shall look at alternatives to MPI this afternoon, any recommendations appreciated.
Cheers.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@simonx, Less than £2 a day...cheap as chips IMHO. What would you expect for the level of cover she needs with the peace of mind that comes with that?
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Thanks @holidayloverxx, good observation.
Anyone aware of difference between MPI Budget and Standard cover?
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You know it makes sense.
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@simonx, do her employers not provide cover?
Carte Neige - just renewed mine €58.
It’s a top up on normal insurance and may not be required.
My first seasonaires insurance in 1988 was provided by Hogg Robinson if they still exist ...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Bought MP Standard
Note: Budget doesn't cover any ski equipment, whether own or hired.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@simonx, make sure she locks her skis up... every time
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