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Hi! Does one normally get dive insurance before, during, or after getting open water certified?
Thanks!
No, it's something you acquire before you need to be put in the chamber. Now, let's see, will that be on the next dive, 20 dives from now, or never? If you can answer that question you will know exactly when to buy insurance. If you can't answer it, then get it before your next dive.
No, it's something you acquire before you need to be put in the chamber. Now, let's see, will that be on the next dive, 20 dives from now, or never? If you can answer that question you will know exactly when to buy insurance. If you can't answer it, then get it before your next dive.
DM insurance is for in case the DM kills someone else (well, kidding-it's for is there is an accident and the DM was prudent in his/her actions). There have been a lot of discussions about DAN and getting insurance for travel. Our Blue Cross coverage for out of Canada travel covers dive accidents. My guess is it's best to get insurance of some kind before you do your first post cert. dive. Of course, it's like any insurance--depends on what kind of coverage you need and what kind of diving you do. Better to be safe than sorry. To be honest, I am not an expert on what sort of incident a dive shop/op, etc. would be responsible for if it occurs during the course. Perhaps it varies from place to place.I was under the impression it is something to acquire once you reach Dive Master.