Dive Assure Statement re: DAN vs. SSS Chambers

[Christi]

I received this a couple of hours ago from Dive Assure.


Dear DiveAssure Partner,

Following the recently published news on the dispute between DAN USA and SSS hyperbaric chamber network, the DiveAssure call center has received many inquiries from both members and partners asking whether DiveAssure has been having similar issues.

Hyperbaric chamber treatment costs have indeed increased tremendously in the past few years, a phenomenon that is weighing on all diving related insurance programs. However, DiveAssure, through AIGAssist and AIG Claims Services, has settled a large number of claims in recent years without any payment issues with any medical facility. DiveAssure coverage is accepted worldwide without exceptions. It is also worth mentioning that coverage under all of the DiveAssure programs is primary.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email or call us Toll Free at (866) 898 0921

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DiveAssure Association

Web: www.diveassure.com Email: info.usa@diveassure.com

Toll Free: (866) 898 0921 Fax270) 294 0720

 

[StSomewhere]

Wow, they wasted no time in capitalizing on the DAN vs. SSS Chambers lawsuits, did they. :11:

 

[PaulChristenson]

Dive Assure it turns out has several states where they do not provide insurance...
Lousiana, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont and West Virginia

Paul in VT

 

[DandyDon]

Dive Assure it turns out has several states where they do not provide insurance...
Lousiana, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont and West Virginia

Paul in VT

Can you give a link to that site...?

I go this from here: http://www.diveassure.com/new/usa/page.asp?name=The_Insurance_Providers

USA -> The Insurance Providers


National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania insurance company, has its principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, New York 10270. It is currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. NAIC No. 19445. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. is a member of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

AIG is the leading U.S.-based international insurance and financial services organization and the largest underwriter of commercial and industrial insurance in the United States. Its member companies write a wide range of commercial, personal and life insurance products through a variety of distribution channels in approximately 130 countries and jurisdictions throughout the world. AIG's global businesses also include financial services and asset management, including aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making, consumer finance, institutional, retail and direct investment fund asset management, real estate investment management, and retirement savings products. American International Group, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.

I'm not quitting DAN, but then it is good to have other options, and we do want accurate info here...

 

[PaulChristenson]

Can you give a link to that site...?

I go this from here: http://www.diveassure.com/new/usa/page.asp?name=The_Insurance_Providers


I'm not quitting DAN, but then it is good to have other options, and we do want accurate info here...

I still have my DAN policy, but I'm going to the Bahamas...
well that's another thread :-(

Here is the link that I tried to use...

http://www.diveassure.com/new/usa/

Attempt to become a family membership in Vermont and read the message that appears after you select the state...



Paul in VT

 

[DandyDon]

Wow - this is not good! :11:

Here's the advisory...

Thank you for considering membership in the DiveAssure association. Please note that although residents of all States can join the DiveAssure Association and enjoy its many benefits, at this time, the diving insurance and assistance programs are not available as a membership benefit in your state/territory. If you wish to join the DiveAssure Association, you can still take advantage of the other benefits of a DiveAssure membership. Please check this site often for updates on the availability of the insurance and assistance programs in your state or click here and we will let you know when they become available in your State.

Also looks like they might exclude you for coverage in Belize, British West Indies, BVIs, Caymans, Fiji, Mexico, Netherland Antilles, and several other places indicated in red. Don't know why else they'd have those under "states"? I wonder if I understand this correctly...??

I'm sending an email and asking....??

 

[bennedc]

Bummer. Me and hubbie have DAN. Doing Blackbeards in June. We'd better be extra careful. Peace of mind is worth a lot. Hate to hear this news.

 

[DandyDon]

Bummer. Me and hubbie have DAN. Doing Blackbeards in June. We'd better be extra careful. Peace of mind is worth a lot. Hate to hear this news.

Oh, I think DAN will take care of you okay. See this thread.

 

[DandyDon]

Wow - this is not good! :11:

Here's the advisory...

Also looks like they might exclude you for coverage in Belize, British West Indies, BVIs, Caymans, Fiji, Mexico, Netherland Antilles, and several other places indicated in red. Don't know why else they'd have those under "states"? I wonder if I understand this correctly...??

I'm sending an email and asking....??

I received a reply, but wasn't clear, so I called. Their system will allow you to hold for one minute, then cut you off. :11: But they did call me back from their caller-id.

It seems that their coverage is good "anywhere in the world," including those I asked about above. It's just that residents of "Belize, British West Indies, BVIs, Caymans, Fiji, Mexico, Netherland Antilles, and several other places indicated in red" cannot purchase their insurance. A dive center in Mexico might offer the insurance sales, but not to locals or residents of certain US states.

So, the problem is not as feared, and the lady I spoke with agreed that they need to clarify that on their web site.