Professional Indemnity & Coaching Liability Insurance

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Protection for coaching, instruction, advice and training activities

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INSURANCE FOR COACHING & INSTRUCTION RISKS

Why Sports Facilities Need Professional Indemnity Insurance

Sports facilities offering coaching, training sessions, classes or professional instruction face risks beyond standard public liability.

Professional Indemnity (also known as coaching or instruction liability) protects against claims arising from negligent advice, instruction, training programmes or supervision.

What Does Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover?


  • Claims arising from negligent coaching or instruction
  • Incorrect training advice or programmes
  • Failure to supervise participants properly
  • Breach of professional duty
  • Legal defence costs
  • Compensation and settlement awards
  • Cover for employed & self-employed coaches

Who Needs Coaching & Instruction Liability Insurance?


  • Sports centres offering coached sessions
  • Gyms, fitness studios & personal training facilities
  • Swimming pools & aquatic centres
  • Martial arts, dance & gymnastics facilities
  • Facilities employing or hiring freelance coaches

Why Arrange Professional Indemnity with Insure24?


  • Specialist coaching & sports liability insurers
  • Cover for multiple instructors & disciplines
  • Flexible indemnity limits
  • Advice on duty of care & risk management
  • Easy integration with combined facility policies

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is professional indemnity the same as public liability?

No. Public liability covers injury or damage, while professional indemnity covers claims arising from negligent advice, instruction or training.

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Do sports coaches need professional indemnity insurance?

Yes. Coaches and instructors should have professional indemnity to protect against claims related to their advice or instruction.

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Are freelance or self-employed coaches covered?

Policies can be arranged to cover employed, freelance and self-employed instructors working at your facility.

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Is professional indemnity legally required?

It is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended for facilities offering coaching, training or instruction.

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Can professional indemnity be included in a combined policy?

Yes. Professional indemnity is often included within combined sports facility insurance policies.

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