AAC Member Insurance Benefits

As a climber, finding a quality, affordable insurance package can be nearly impossible. Because we all deserve insurance for ourselves and our families, the AAC has partnered with the following companies to provide insurance packages designed specifically for climbers. The following offerings and discounts are exclusively available for AAC members.

Buddy

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

The AAC has partnered with Buddy to offer AD&D insurance designed specifically for AAC members. That means all active members have the option to buy up to $500,000 in AD&D coverage.

Purchasing AD&D coverage takes a matter of minutes and in addition to climbing, this AD&D insurance covers many of your favorite outdoor pursuits. You can also purchase coverage for your spouse and children, even if they're not active members!

Note: 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Climbing Grief Fund. Not only are you adding protection for you and your family by getting covered, but you're also making a donation that helps support those navigating the loss of a loved one to a climbing-related accident.

Redpoint Travel Protection

Ripcord Travel Protection

Redpoint’s Ripcord Rescue Travel Protection program is the most comprehensive coverage plan available. For climbers and non-climbers alike, Ripcord’s dedicated team provides a full suite of travel protection services from travel assistance, to rescue and evacuation services, to comprehensive travel insurance, and more.

AAC Members receive a 10% discount on their evacuation membership when they purchase further Ripcord travel programs—including comprehensive travel insurance for trip interruption/cancellation, baggage loss, search services, security evacuations, polar travel upgrades, and more.

Visit Redpoint Travel Protection to access your 10% discount on Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

*The AD&D insurance offered by Buddy is underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, a Texas domiciled corporation (NAIC Company Code: 38318: TX license number: 93542) with its principal place of business at 399 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Starr Indemnity & Liability Company is currently authorized to do business in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and its territories. Not all accidental death coverage may be available in all jurisdictions. This website contains only a brief description of the coverages available under the policy and its certificate. The policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions. This accidental death coverage provides insurance during a covered activity. 

Policy AH 40001 and its certificate AH 40001C are administered by Buddy (FL license number: L102546. California license number: 0L82866. https://buddyinsurance.com/), with its principal place of business at 1717 E Cary St, Suite 2120, Richmond, VA 23223. If you have any questions about the American Alpine Club plan offered on this website, you may contact the Buddy Support Team at 833.462.8339 or via email at [email protected].