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ASR Nederland N.V.

Ik kies zelf van a.s.r.

Ik kies zelf van a.s.r. is a travel insurance for the Netherlands market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Sep 1, 2026Reviewed by: Boleron EUTerms & conditions: 2025-11-26Underwritten by: a.s.r.
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Direct payment

For medical costs you must request prior authorization from the a.s.r. Alarm Centre before incurring costs or seeking treatment; the Alarm Centre arranges and coordinates emergency assistance, transport home and repatriation.

Geographic scope

Europe or Worldwide (policyholder's choice)

Coverage area is chosen at inception between Europe and Worldwide; different premiums apply per area.

Starting price

€3

Indicative — pricing assumptions not stated

Unique selling points

  • Baggage and medical costs are included as standard in the base package, not sold as separate add-ons.
  • 24/7 Alarm Centre assistance is included in the base cover for emergencies and early return home.
  • Choice of a €0 or €75 excess lets customers trade premium against out-of-pocket risk.
  • Selectable maximum trip duration of 60, 90 or 180 consecutive days on one continuous policy.
  • Fully online self-service: buy the policy, manage it and report claims entirely via asr.nl.

Coverage limits

Medical expenses (Geneeskundige kosten)

Covered

Medical costs and baggage are insured as standard in the base package. Follow-up medical treatment taking place in the Netherlands is reimbursed up to a maximum of €1,000 per insured per trip; the voluntary excess on the Dutch health insurance is not covered.

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Emergency medical treatment abroad

Covered

Unforeseen, unexpected emergency medical treatment needed during the trip is covered as a supplement to the policyholder's basic Dutch health insurance.

SourceInsurers' association document

Hospitalization abroad

Covered

Hospital treatment abroad required due to an unforeseen illness or accident during the trip is covered under the standard medical costs cover.

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Outpatient treatment abroad

Covered

Unforeseen outpatient medical treatment abroad is covered under the standard medical costs cover, supplementary to the Dutch basic health insurance.

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Emergency dental treatment

€350

Dental follow-up treatment is reimbursed up to a maximum of €350 per insured per trip.

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Medical transport / transport home

Covered

Included in the base cover: in case of accident, illness or death, a.s.r. arranges and reimburses transport home, extra accommodation costs or help to the policyholder's family via the Alarm Centre.

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Medical evacuation

Covered

Emergency evacuation/repatriation assistance is arranged and covered by the a.s.r. Alarm Centre as part of the standard base cover in case of accident or illness.

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Repatriation of remains

Covered

In case of death during the trip, a.s.r. arranges and covers repatriation, bringing the deceased back to the Netherlands, via the Alarm Centre.

SourceInsurers' association document

Search and rescue

No limit stated

Not mentioned in the reviewed sources for this product.

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COVID-19 treatment

No limit stated

Not mentioned in the reviewed sources for this product.

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Pre-existing conditions

Excluded

Damage or costs from an illness or condition that was already being treated before the trip, or if you also travel abroad specifically to be treated for it, are excluded.

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Winter sports cover (Sporten en wintersport)

Optional

Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are not covered by default; the optional 'Sporten en wintersport' add-on must be added to be covered while practicing these activities.

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Dangerous/adventure sports cover

Excluded

Damage arising during speed trials or certain dangerous sports, such as ice hockey, speed skiing and solo sailing at sea, is excluded from cover.

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Pregnancy complications

No limit stated

Not mentioned in the reviewed sources for this product.

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Personal liability

No limit stated

Not mentioned as part of this travel insurance product; a.s.r. sells liability cover as a separate policy (Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering).

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Legal assistance

No limit stated

Not offered as part of the Doorlopende reisverzekering Ik kies zelf; a.s.r. sells travel legal assistance separately or bundled in other travel products.

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24/7 Alarm Centre assistance

Covered

The base cover includes 24/7 assistance from the a.s.r. Alarm Centre in case of emergency, and cover if you must return to the Netherlands earlier due to family circumstances.

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Key conditions

Assistance call deadline

You must have a valid Dutch health insurance and request prior authorization from the Alarm Centre before incurring costs or seeking assistance.

Unauthorized treatment

Not specified with an exact penalty amount in the reviewed sources; failure to request authorization from the Alarm Centre before incurring medical costs risks non-reimbursement.

Purchase while abroad

Not specified in the reviewed sources for this continuous policy.

Chronic conditions

Damage or costs from an illness or condition already being treated before the trip, or when travel abroad is (also) undertaken specifically for treatment of it, are excluded.

Pregnancy

Not specified in the reviewed sources for this product.

Pre-existing condition exclusions

Medical costs are only covered if the need for treatment arose unexpectedly during the trip and was not foreseeable when departing; pre-existing/known conditions are excluded.

Coverage duration limit

Each trip may last a maximum of 60 consecutive days by default (standard cover); extension to 90 or 180 days is possible.

Where to buy

Documents

All terms and conditions of Ik kies zelf van a.s.r.

Terms & conditions

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Terms and conditions: Continuous travel insurance

Terms & conditions

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Insurance card a.s.r. IKZ Continuous travel insurance

IPID

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Coverage summary: Continuous travel insurance

Table of benefits

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Policy specifics

Medical expenses optional coverage (Geneeskundige kosten)

Optional add-on coverage for emergency and unexpected medical treatment costs abroad, supplementary to base health insurance

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Emergency repatriation and return assistance

Coverage for emergency transport to Netherlands due to serious illness, accident, death, or family circumstances requiring early return

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Baggage damage/loss/theft coverage (optional)

Optional add-on for damage, loss, or theft of baggage and travel documents; uses depreciation table for valuation

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Trip cancellation / Trip cancellation guarantee (optional)

Optional coverage for cancellation costs before departure or trip interruption due to unforeseen events; must be purchased within 7 days of booking

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Winter sports coverage (Skiën en snowboarden)

Optional add-on coverage for skiing and snowboarding activities abroad

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Medical expenses sub-limits

Medical costs and baggage are standard included in the base package; follow-up treatment taking place in the Netherlands is capped at €1,000 per insured per trip, and dental follow-up treatment is capped at €350 per insured per trip.

SourceInsurers' association document

Valid Dutch health insurance required

Policyholder must maintain valid basic Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering) for travel medical coverage to apply

SourceInsurers' association document

Alarm Centre authorization for medical costs

For medical expenses coverage, policyholder must seek advance authorization from ASR Alarm Centre before incurring costs or seeking treatment

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Maximum trip duration standard

Standard continuous travel insurance covers trips up to 60 consecutive days; extension to 90 or 180 days available

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Netherlands residence requirement

Policyholder must reside in Netherlands (registered in municipal population register) for continuous travel insurance

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Medical coverage unforeseen circumstances only

Medical expenses only covered if treatment need arose unexpectedly during trip; not for pre-existing conditions or planned treatment

SourceInsurers' association document

Coverage scope: Europe or Worldwide

Policyholder chooses coverage area: Europe (including Cyprus and Mediterranean non-EU countries) or worldwide coverage

SourceInsurers' association document

Dangerous sports exclusion

Damage from dangerous sports (ice hockey, speed skiing, solo sailing) not covered unless specific sports coverage purchased

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