As you know sports, recreation and fitness clubs, gyms, dance and yoga studios, and other sports facilities and organizations face risks that are quite unique from those of other industries. However, thanks to your extensive training and expertise, you not only help your clients be at their best every day, but you also know how to mitigate many of the risks associated with operating a health and fitness operation.
But, again, anything can happen. Given the nature of the industry, you are exposed to liability in case of real or alleged errors, malpractice or injury.
Commercial sports and fitness insurance coverage provides essential protection should someone claim that an injury or damage to their property was caused by your (or someone in your employ) negligence, oversight, or mistake. Commercial sports and fitness insurance coverage helps you with the cost of defending and settling any such claims.
What common claims do fitness professionals experience? Not surprisingly, many fitness claims pertain to tripping over equipment. Another common claim occurs when clients push beyond their limits, believing they are capable of more than they actually are.
Are there restrictions on fitness or sport commercial insurance? The sport and fitness industry has many categories and the requirements, as well as the restrictions, are going to vary. You have to know who your client is and what clients you can, and more importantly, cannot train. Some common exclusions include professional athletes, minors, and certain types of exercises that typically include aquatic or aerial elements.
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What does sports and fitness industry insurance cover?
Sports and fitness commercial insurance covers most categories of fitness professionals and gym owners. As you explore what you need, ensure that your coverage includes:
- Professional Liability (Negligence or errors)
- Unintentional Breach of Confidentiality
- Claims of Sexual Harassment or Abuse
- Sports Accidents
- Products Liability including Gym Supplements, Sports Equipment
Who needs sports and fitness commercial insurance?
If you make your living as a sport or fitness services practitioner or provider, if you own or manage a gym, training facility, yoga or dance studio, or if you teach on your own, you should consider sport and fitness commercial insurance.
Specific practitioners and businesses that purchase coverage include, but are not limited to:
- Gyms
- Training Studios
- Fitness Instructors
- Personal Trainers
- Dance studios
- Zumba Teachers
- Pilates Studios
- Martial Arts Academies
- Sports Leagues
- Sporting Events
What impacts the cost of sports and fitness commercial insurance?
The cost of your policy will vary according a range of factors, including:
- Location
- Operation size
- Your education and training
- Years of experience in your field
- Past insurance claims
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