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There are many elements to a business pack and individuals can select all or just some of them components to protect their operation. Many landlords are including glass breakage as part of their lease agreements and this is not cost effective to purchase on it's own. When you bundle it with a number of the key areas below to can find a sweet point in protection and meeting your budget. Our personalised broker service is about explaining the most important areas to include and other ones of lesser risk that could be put under as 'self-insured'. 


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Business Interruption
Lost income, profits or turnover if your gym / martial arts school has to close due to unforeseen events, including a storm or fire can be covered. You may need to rent temporary premises to continue operating and cover wages in down time and all this can be included in support.

Glass
This is generally set up as replacement of glass accidentally broken rather than a set amount. As each facility will vary in how much glass space they have but whatever that dimension is, it will covered both internally and externally as requested.

Theft
Businesses are covered for a loss caused by theft of property items insured in your premises, such as your stock or equipment. Items maybe required to be repaired or the amount they are insured for, will be paid.

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Equipment
Will vary from one martial arts school / gym due to floor space and equipment used. Such items as training mats, gym / cardio machines could be damaged via storms or stolen. The same can be said for electronic equipment such as computers / tv screens etc.

Money
Although having large amount on premise is less likely these days with the high use of credit cards and direct debit membership processing companies. Money stolen during business hours, or outside business hours can be covered while in transit or held your private residence.

General Property
This covers the actual building from storm, fire or malicious damage and other hazzards. Those operators that lease facilities generally don't need to obtain an actual policy for this as the owner normally has one in place. 

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  • How much does it cost for contents / property insurance policies?

    Currently prices have been varying as much as 400% between insurers for the same limits and inclusions. Some insurers may also include a few none quoted elements at no charge, with prices for example between $1000 - $4000 for the same coverage. (Research conducted from January – June 2024 by MAAIS)

  • Why do the prices vary so much?

    There are a number of reasons for this for example:

    - Some insurers may have had a lot of claims and want to increase rates to recoup their losses.

    - Some insurers may want to grow that area of their business and apply a discount for brokers

    - Some insures may have assessed the area of risk, as less than others and therefore the price is less.

    - Some brokers may have preferred rates (volume discounts) where they pass on the rates to the client.

    - Some brokers charge a higher administration / broker fee

    - Some insurers may have changed their securities and their rates are simply higher.

    - The location you operate may have a high crime rate, or server weather conditions that damage more buildings


  • How can gyms make sure they can get the best price on biz pack insurance?

    - Find the right broker who will search the market to find the best rates upon every renewal.

    - Ask their broker for a multi policy discount

    - Add extra security and fire protection to your building

    - Get a survey of the building to minimize risk and the broker will use it to seek an premium discount

    - Speak to your broker to find ways to reduce your operational risk and the premium maybe reduced 

  • What to do in the event of storm damage to your gym / facility, before make an insurance claim?

    - Inform your broker and ask if there is anything specific you need to do

    - Take photos / videos of the damage

    - Make the facility safe from obvious hazards, but do not clean up until authorized by insurer

    - Make sure no unauthorized people are permitted in the facility.

    - Assess the damage and write a report to give an indication of the scope of losses

    - Make a detailed list of equipment that is damaged and find purchased invoices to quantify losses

    - Get quotes for new equipment and the gym damage to assist in speeding up the insurance assessment 

    - If holding business interruption cover, provide total wages, membership losses, annual turnover via accountant

    - Contact all members to let them know you are closed until further notice, put signs up, ‘closed for repairs’


  • How do you make a Biz Pack insurance claim?

    Use the information mentioned above relating to: assembling photos/videos, damage report, equipment invoices, financial losses and put them together with your insurance claim form, provided to you by your broker. Your broker will go through these items and ask for other things that he knows the insurer will require. They will submit all the information on your behalf. The timeline on the claim being approved / finalized will depend on the insurer’s service and the ability of the broker to push it through.

  • Can I just get glass cover?

    Yes you can, but only one ot two insurers will cover just glass. If you are going toget any contents cover you should also at least get fire, water, storm hazards covered in your policy with the glass.

  • Is business interruption part of a Biz Pack?

    Yes it is one of the optional elements that can be included in your policy coverage. Many people under estimate the value of Business Interruption especially after storm damage for example when the gym has to completely shut down with no member fees. You can be paid until you get operating again saving you untold financial stress. Ask how it works.

  • Is water damage the same as floor damage?

    Insurers have now clearly defined the difference between the two. Damage cause by a river / stream over flowing its banks and flooding your property is a flood. Water coming through your roof or broken pipes is water damage. Flood cover is very limited with insurers based on a number of factors.

  • Is theft and burglary the same?

    The insurer sees theft as someone been given access to the gym, then stealing. Burglary may also involve stealing, but it is based upon forced entry to your gym.You will have to specify this coverage as an option in your business pack.

  • How do you get the best coverage at the lowest price?

    It is about selecting just the elements you fill are the most likely to occur and cause you the most issues, then just cover them.  For example including 'Money' on premise is expensive and hard to prove in the event of a claim. Ask yourself do you need it, how much cash do you have lying around as most payments are direct debit. Your broker will guide you through the essentials to save you money.
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