Professional Liability Insurance is specialty insurance designed to cover fitness professionals charging a fee for services such as guidance, training, instruction, counseling, etc. in a professional capacity. Just as Auto, Home or Health Insurance provides the financial means to recover from unexpected circumstances on a personal level, Professional Liability Insurance provides financial security to practicing
When looking to buy insurance, one of the most important things to understand about the policy is how that insurance will respond when a claim is filed. In the case of Professional Liability Insurance, there are two general types of policies offered: Claims Made Policy and Occurrence Policy. One major difference between a claims made
You can be influential in fitness training older adults by helping them realize the benefits of staying active and making exercise enjoyable. You know that getting older doesn’t mean throwing in the towel on exercise and succumbing to a sedentary lifestyle. As we age, regular exercise becomes essential in keeping our bodies and minds healthy,
While you’re shopping for a Professional Liability Insurance policy, you’ll find many different coverage options with varying degrees of coverage and rates. You’ll also find it’s fairly easy to compare what’s covered—and what’s not—by reviewing the various policies available on the market. But, what’s not as easy to determine is how professional liability rates are
As a fitness professional, there’s a level of conduct that’s expected of you as you train and give instruction—to act professionally in every way. It’s expected of you by the clients who pay for your services, and certainly by your boss! Hopefully, it’s a part of your own personal code of ethics, too. Despite tales
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill What a wise statement! Our attitude shapes how we interact with others in our daily lives and how they perceive us. As a fitness professional, our attitude can have a big impact on our performance, and our success. Chances are, if you
In the daily routine of working as a Fitness Trainer or Instructor, you make every effort to provide careful, accurate instruction. You modify your approach appropriately for each client, and work hard to help them see results. Yet, despite all your best effort and determination to provide excellent service, sometimes unfavorable things happen—a client is
Professional Liability Insurance, also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance (sometimes called E&O Insurance), or Malpractice Insurance, insures you against claims (made by clients, customers, etc.) alleging negligence related to the services you provided as a fitness trainer. What is negligence? Negligence essentially refers to the failure to provide the degree of knowledge, care or
Regardless of what profession you’re in, if you provide professional services you have the potential to be sued. Fitness professionals are no exception. Professional Liability Insurance provides protection in that unsettling moment you are subpoenaed by a court of law for actions stemming from your professional work. When looking for a Professional Liability Insurance policy,
If you’re providing a service as a Fitness Instructor, or rendering a professional opinion, Professional Liability Insurance is highly recommended. In fact, many health clubs and employers require their employed instructors to provide evidence of liability insurance in order to provide instruction in their facility. This is a document that shows an individual has an
