Why is PADI now endorsing DAN’s Dive Accident Insurance program?
Safety is a recurring message throughout all levels of PADI training. Whether discussing it in terms of problem prevention or resolution, PADI dedicates a great deal of time and attention to providing information and methods for divers to protect themselves from harm. PADI recognizes how many resources DAN contributes to this same goal, and so in endorsing DAN and DAN’s dive accident insurance program, PADI is providing its divers a very simple and comprehensive solution to a complex and multifaceted issue. 2. When will the change from Vicencia & Buckley to DAN insurance go into effect? DAN will become the official dive accident insurance carrier for PADI effective January 1, 2007. However, all policies currently in effect will remain active and fully supported until their natural expiration dates. Provided that policyholders renew with DAN prior to expiration, there will be no lapse in coverage. 3. Who is affected by this change? Any diver currently carrying Vicencia & Buckley Diver P
