Category Archive: Extreme Sport Insurance

August 3, 2009

Professional & Amateur Racer Liability Insurance

Whether by car, boat, or motorcycle both amateur and professional racing are continuing to grow in popularity as more and more people not only start participating, but also start watching from the sidelines. It’s easy for racers to focus on just the race and beating the competition, but with every mile per hour increase in speed comes an increase in responsibility for the driver. Not only is the racer putting their own health and life at risk, but they are also putting the well-being and health of all the spectators at risk as well. With every crash comes the chances of injury and with debris flying everywhere, it’s very easy for a spectator to get injured, especially on an amateur racing track where safety measures are not as well crafted as on professional tracks.

This is why it’s important for every racer, where it’s race car, boat, or motorcycle to make sure they have the extra liability protection that comes with racer insurance coverage. Even if you’re just competing in a small amateur race with very few spectators there, you never know when a bystander might get injured and try to hold you in accountable. It’s very easy for liability lawsuits like this be to filed against racers given the nature of the sport, but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect yourself with proper racer liability insurance.

July 25, 2009

Triathlon Liability Insurance Coverage

Running, swimming, cycling. Whether it’s for fifteen, sixty, or 120 miles, triathlons are intense. Almost as intense as the athletes who compete in them.

As a triathlete, you know that preparation is everything. It requires months of regimented training, strict dieting, and mental strengthening to lay the framework for a successful trip across the finish line, and hopefully, atop the podium. Triathlon competitors are arguably the most well-conditioned athletes on the planet. That being said, the strain placed on your body from triathlon competition is immense. You are cycling at high speeds, and swimming long distances. No amount of training can completely banish the possibility of something going wrong. This is why triathlon insurance should be part of the preparation for every race.

Custom triathlon liability insurance coverage plans are available to protect you from the unexpected. Whether you’re dealing with sprint, Olympic, or Ironman distances, a plan can be custom molded to accommodate you in every detail. Most common medical insurance plans do not cover sporting accidents, and almost none of them cover rescue and evacuation. With a triathlon liability insurance plan in place, this kind of concern will be rendered a non-issue. Before entering your next competition, don’t forget to make sure you’re covered.

July 16, 2009

Motocross Track Liability Insurance

With more and more people looking for a sport that gives them a rush of adrenaline and thrill of danger, motocross is a consistently popular sport all over the country. Whether just for fun or competing in front of large crowds, motocross is entertaining for both riders and spectators. But with all motor sports, especially one with tricks and high speed jumps, there is the chance of injury for not only the rider, but also spectators involved. The normal business or individual insurance policy will not cover motocross accidents or lawsuits, which is why it’s important to have custom motocross liability insurance regardless of whether you’re the rider or the track operator.

If a rider or spectator gets injured and files a suit against the track for damages, motocross track insurance is excess insurance that will make sure you’re protected from gaps in existing insurance policies. Accidents and injuries are a given in such a high intensity sport, but just because they are bound to happen doesn’t mean you should have to worry about being held liable by someone else’s claim, so make sure that if you run a motocross track that you have an up to date and fully comprehensive motocross track liability insurance plan.

July 8, 2009

Karate & Mixed Martial Arts Instructor Liability Insurance

After decades of boxing being king, mixed martial arts (MMA) has taken over the spotlight as the premier fighting and full contact sport. After starting out with a small cult following, MMA is now broadcasted on primetime television in the United States, as well as launching a rebirth in karate and mixed martial arts schools all over the country. Despite how harmless learning or practicing karate or MMA in a controlled environment with the advice of a professional teacher, you are still at risk for not only getting injured yourself, but also injuring your sparring partner. While a few bumps and bruises are expected, you never know when you might seriously injure someone and be faced with a liability lawsuit.

This is why it’s not only important to make sure you practice karate and MMA with the right safety equipment and supervision, but also make sure you have mixed martial arts insurance for liability protection. It’s even more necessary to get covered if you’re the owner or instructor at a karate or MMA school because you could easily be sued for the injury of anyone at your school. MMA school owner and instructor liability insurance plans are available as well to keep your liabilities in check and make sure you can continue your business and passion.

April 23, 2009

BMX Event Liability Insurance

The state of modern sports has taken a turn for the extreme, making activities like BMX racing all the more popular. BMX race tracks are popping up all across the country, and major tournaments and events are taking place left and right. If you are the host of a BMX event, there’s one more thing you have to worry about besides getting some dirt on your clothes—you need to have the proper BMX event liability coverage to protect yourself and all the participants.

BMX racing can be relatively safe, especially when riders take the proper safety precautions, such as wearing a full-face helmet. However, like all physical activities, there is always a chance of someone getting hurt, and injuries can range from minor scraps to more serious damage. Once somebody steps onto your race track, you become responsible for their well-being, so you need to have the right insurance plan that is specifically geared towards BMX events. After all, with extreme sports comes extreme responsibilities.