What is Sports Equipment Delay Coverage?

Sports Equipment Delay is a travel insurance benefit that covers the cost of equipment rentals if your own equipment is delayed en route to your destination. Common examples of sports gear rentals that can be covered by travel insurance include skis, snowboards, golf clubs, tennis rackets, surfboards, and fishing poles.

To be eligible for coverage, you must meet your travel insurance policy’s minimum delay period, which can range between 12 and 24 hours depending on the policy.

Not all travel insurance plans include coverage for sporting goods. Coverage limits, exclusions, and eligibility requirements differ by policy.

What Does Sports Equipment Delay Cover?

If a common carrier, such as an airline, mishandles your sports equipment and delays its arrival to your destination, the Sports Equipment Delay benefit can provide reimbursement up to your policy’s coverage limit to rent or purchase new equipment.

Coverage limits typically range between $200 and $5,000 per person, depending on the policy. Some plans may also include per day and per item limits. Sports equipment insurance policies that include higher coverage amounts offer more protection and peace of mind, but typically come at higher premiums.

Sports Equipment Delay Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for Sports Equipment Delay insurance coverage, your sports equipment must be checked into a common carrier. Carry-on items are not covered by this benefit.

In addition, your items must be delayed for a minimum amount of time, typically 12-24 hours, before coverage kicks in. Any sports equipment rentals or purchases made prior to meeting your policy’s minimum delay period won’t be covered by your travel insurance provider.

The Sports Equipment Delay benefit is usually limited to sports gear that is momentarily delayed in transit to your destination. Items that are lost, damaged or stolen may be covered by your policy’s Sports Equipment Loss benefit.

Filing A Sports Equipment Delay Claim

In order to receive reimbursement through your policy’s sports equipment coverage for delayed sports equipment, you will need to file a claim directly with your travel insurance company.

While each travel insurance provider has their own claims process, most will require the following documents in order to provide coverage:

  • Verification from your common carrier that certifies the delay or misdirection of your personal items
  • Receipts for the sports equipment rentals or purchases you made while waiting for your own equipment to arrive
  • Credit card or bank statements that include your rental or purchase
  • A copy of your itinerary and travel plans

Please be aware that coverage and eligibility requirements for this benefit differ by policy. The tables below show the providers that offer Sports Equipment Delay coverage.

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Sports Equipment Delay by Provider

Last Updated: 11/25/2024
Aegis Aegis
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Go Ready Choice

Optional coverage

Sporting Equipment Delay Benefit * if Upgrade purchased – $600 per Insured

If the Insured’s Covered Trip is delayed for 24 hours or more due to a Covered Loss, We will reimburse the Insured a Sporting Equipment Delay Benefit for expenses to rent sporting equipment, up to the corresponding Maximum Covered Amount per Insured shown in the Schedule, if the Insured’s sporting equipment is delayed, while on a Covered Trip. Receipts for the expenses incurred must be submitted for reimbursement, along with written proof that the Insured’s sporting equipment was delayed.

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Arch RoamRight Arch RoamRight
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Pro

Optional coverage

OPTIONAL SPORTS AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

If Your Business Equipment or sports equipment is lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or delayed by a Common Carrier for 6 hours or more during Your Trip for the reasons covered by the Baggage and Baggage Delay benefits, We will reimburse You on a one-time basis, up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable costs of renting Business Equipment or sports equipment during Your Trip.

A police report is required if Your Business Equipment or sports equipment is stolen. Documentation from the Common Carrier is required for proof of damage, delay, or loss by a Common Carrier. Original receipts and list of stolen, damaged or lost Business Equipment or sports equipment must be provided along with proof of loss providing amount of loss, date, time and cause of loss, and a repair estimate, if the Business Equipment or sports equipment is damaged.

For claimed items without original receipts, payment of loss will be calculated based upon 75% of the Actual Cash Value at the time of loss, not to exceed $250 per item for Business Equipment or sports equipment.

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Pro Plus

Optional coverage

OPTIONAL SPORTS AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

If Your Business Equipment or sports equipment is lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or delayed by a Common Carrier for 6 hours or more during Your Trip for the reasons covered by the Baggage and Baggage Delay benefits, We will reimburse You on a one-time basis, up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable costs of renting Business Equipment or sports equipment during Your Trip.

A police report is required if Your Business Equipment or sports equipment is stolen. Documentation from the Common Carrier is required for proof of damage, delay, or loss by a Common Carrier. Original receipts and list of stolen, damaged or lost Business Equipment or sports equipment must be provided along with proof of loss providing amount of loss, date, time and cause of loss, and a repair estimate, if the Business Equipment or sports equipment is damaged.

For claimed items without original receipts, payment of loss will be calculated based upon 75% of the Actual Cash Value at the time of loss, not to exceed $250 per item for Business Equipment or sports equipment.

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AXA Assistance USA AXA Assistance USA
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Platinum

$1,000 per person

SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The Company will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit shown on the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment during the Trip if, while on the Trip, Your or Your Traveling Companion’s checked sports equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed by a Common Carrier for twelve (12) hours or more.

All claims must be verified by the Common Carrier who must certify the delay or misdirection. Receipts for the purchases must accompany any claim.

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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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LuxuryCare

$500 per person

SPORTING EQUIPMENT AND GOLF EQUIPMENT DELAY

If, while on a Trip, Your sporting or golf equipment is delayed or misdirected by the Common Carrier for at least 6 consecutive hours, the Company will reimburse You up to the Maximum Limit shown in the Schedule for the rental or purchase of sporting golf equipment.

Incurred expenses over $25 must be accompanied by receipts.

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Detour Insurance Detour Insurance
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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@the edge

$5,000 per person

SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The Company will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit shown on the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment during the Trip if, while on the Trip, Your checked sports equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed by a Common Carrier for twelve (12) hours or more.

All claims must be verified by the Common Carrier who must certify the delay or misdirection. Receipts for the purchases must accompany any claim.

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@the edge plus

$5,000 per person

SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The Company will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit shown on the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment during the Trip if, while on the Trip, Your checked sports equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed by a Common Carrier for twelve (12) hours or more.

All claims must be verified by the Common Carrier who must certify the delay or misdirection. Receipts for the purchases must accompany any claim.

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IMG IMG
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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iTravelInsured Travel LX Basic

$2,000 per person

Sports Equipment Rental – up to $500 per day to a maximum of $2,000 per person

SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

We will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment, if Your property is lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or delayed by a Common Carrier for twelve (12) or more hours during Your Trip.

These benefit(s) will not duplicate any other benefits payable under the policy or any coverage(s) attached to the policy.

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iTravelInsured Choice

$250 per person

SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL

We will reimburse You up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits for the reasonable costs paid to rent substitute Sports Equipment during Your Trip, if Your Sports Equipment is stolen, damaged, or destroyed by a third party, or lost or delayed for six (6) hours or more by a Common Carrier. Benefits under this coverage are only payable if You have taken reasonable steps to protect, save and/or recover Your property at all times.

A police report is required if Your Sports Equipment is stolen. Documentation from the Common Carrier or responsible third party is required for proof of damage, delay or loss by a Common Carrier. Original receipts and list of stolen, damaged or lost Sports Equipment must be provided along with proof of loss providing the amount of loss, date, time and cause of loss.

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Seven Corners Seven Corners
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Trip Protection Choice

Optional coverage

OPTIONAL SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL – up to $2,500 per item, to a maximum of $5,000.

We will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment, if Your property is lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or delayed by a Common Carrier for 6 or more hours during Your Trip.

These benefit(s) will not duplicate any other benefits payable under the policy or any coverage(s) attached to the policy.

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Trip Protection Basic

Optional coverage

OPTIONAL SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL – up to $2,500 per item, to a maximum of $5,000

We will reimburse You, up to the Maximum Benefit Amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits, for the reasonable cost of renting sports equipment, if Your property is lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or delayed by a Common Carrier for 6 or more hours during Your Trip.

These benefit(s) will not duplicate any other benefits payable under the policy or any coverage(s) attached to the policy.

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Tin Leg Tin Leg
Policy Name and Summary of Coverage
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Adventure

$500 per person

SPORTING EQUIPMENT AND GOLF EQUIPMENT DELAY

If, while on a Trip, Your sporting or golf equipment is delayed or misdirected by the Common Carrier for at least 6 consecutive hours, the Company will reimburse You up to the Maximum Limit shown in the Schedule for the rental or purchase of sporting golf equipment.

Incurred expenses over $25 must be accompanied by receipts.

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Adventure

$500 per person

SPORTING & GOLF EQUIPMENT DELAY – Minimum delay of 6 hours

The Company will reimburse up to the Maximum Limit shown in the Schedule if, while on a Trip, the Insured’s sporting or golf equipment is delayed or misdirected by the Common Carrier for more than the number of hours shown in the Schedule. The Company will reimburse up to the Maximum Limit shown in the Schedule for the rental or purchase of sporting golf equipment.

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Platinum

Included in Baggage Delay

Included in Baggage Delay.

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