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Monday, November 1, 2010

Coverage for Sports Liability Insurance

Generally, large amount of money is involved in sports and related activities. So, it is important to have sports liability insurance. Players, associations, leagues, teams and organizers are covered by this sports liability insurance from financial loss because of possible lawsuits which are caused by unforeseen circumstances or unpredictable events.

Sports liability insurance for associations: Associations, leagues or sports teams can have this sports liability insurance. Liability coverage is offered by this insurance policy for actions and events which are held under the banner of the association. Team, coaches, leagues, association members and staff are covered under this policy. The policy covers a sports person in case of,
  • Injury or death of a participating player, staff member or volunteer
  • It provides coverage for property damage liability.
  • Criminal offense can be led by medical malpractice, it can be covered by this policy.
  • It covers general claims regarding administrative procedures of the association.
  • Directors and officers' liability is also included in this policy from malpractice or criminal offense.
This insurance policy for Instructors: This policy provides coverage for sports instructors from the risks regarding dangers concerned about sports training. Players are put through stressful physical and mental routines by sports instructor to sharpen their skills. So there is a probability of player to get some problems or dangers because of the extensive drills. So this may lead lawsuits. The following claims can be covered by this policy.
  • If any player gets injured at the time of training sessions
  • Maintenance of the practice area.
  • If any damage to the third party at the time of training.
This insurance provides protection for organizers also. Sports liability insurance is provided by many companies with different coverages.

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