Insurance

PROTECT YOUR PLAYERS. PROTECT YOUR CLUB. PROTECT YOUR TEAM. PROTECT YOURSELF.

Make sure your insurance is up-to-date for this season.

PUBLIC LIABILITY
It is compulsory for all affiliated clubs to have Public (General) Liability Insurance cover with a £10m limit and this is detailed within The FA Standard Code of Rules.

The cover continues to apply to our affiliated Clubs, registered Referees, ‘stand-in’ Referees and league competitions.

If you are holding a tournament or you are going on tour abroad, you should contact Sportsguard to ensure the policy will cater for your requirements. You can contact Fiona on 01252 734539 or by email fiona.lavery@ukglobalgroup.co.uk.

PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

It is compulsory for all teams to have Personal Accident Insurance cover for each team which is detailed within The FA Standard Code of Rules and through Sportsguard, Adult and Youth Teams can select from a wide range of benefit options.

Both public liability and personal accident cover can be purchased during the affiliation process

For all claims, a claim form must be requested from UKGlobal within 30 days of the incident. Please contact either Jerry or Fiona using the details as follows:

Jerry Dungate - 01883 333512 or jerry.dungate@ukglobalgroup.co.uk

Fiona Lavery - 01252 734539 or fiona.lavery@ukglobalgroup.co.uk

We would advise all clubs to make a copy of the Insurance Verification letter available to their players. Should you have any queries in relation to the contents of the letter, or the cover in place, please do not hesitate to contact John Topping, Company Secretary, Durham County FA Ltd, ‘Codeslaw’, Riverside South, Chester le Street, County Durham. DH3 3SJ or telephone 0191 3872929 (Option 1 then Option 1).

Download the 2023/24 Insurance Certificate Here.

Information regarding the cover
Principal Extensions - Liability arising from:

a) Third Party Injury
b) Third Party Property Damage
c) Libel, Slander, Error & Omissions
d) Abuse, Negligence
e) Products (i.e. Food & Drink)
f) Employers Liability
g) Tournaments (up to 2000 attendees – refer if attendance is higher or if there are participating clubs from another County FA)
h) Includes Fund Raising & Social Events

Principal Exclusions - Liability arising from:
a) Malicious or Criminal acts (including Assault).
b) Player to Player Cover
c) Use of any mechanically propelled vehicle, aircraft, hovercraft or water-borne craft.
d) Product Guarantee.
e) Damage to any data.
f) Medical malpractice.
g) Property in the charge of or control of the insured.
h) Pollution or Contamination unless caused by a sudden identifiable unexpected incident.
i) Sale of Securities or any shares of a Private Company or Corporation.
j) Loss arising from hazardous properties or from radioactive or nuclear material.
k) Bouncy Castles, Inflatables, Hazardous Pursuits, Fireworks.

This cover is based on the policy wording which is available upon request.

In the event of a claim:
All claims and/or incidents that have or are likely to give rise to a claim must be reported to CLUB COVER immediately. Please ensure all necessary report/claim forms are completed as soon as possible to avoid prejudicing any claim. Do not, under any circumstances, admit liability or promise any form of settlement.

Personal Accident Insurance

Cover is available to adult and youth teams and covers club, team players and club officials in the event of an accident arising from football activities.

Benefits Include