The ESMBA are pleased to have negotiated a pro rata fee for any clubs whose current insurance ends prior to 1st September who may wish to take advantage of the improved ESMBA scheme.
The fees are
APRIL to End MAY £38
JUNE to End August £19
Obviously any such club will have to renew again from 1st September at the full £75.
On the flip side clubs who change insurer after 1st September will also pay pro rata these fees have yet to be agreed.
All insurance queries/requests etc must be sent to the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FOR ANY CLUBS ETC WHO MISSED THE ORIGINAL INFORMATION ISSUED BY THE ESMBA RELATING TO INSURANCE THE NCSMBA REPEAT THAT INFORMATION BELOW
ENGLISH SHORT MAT BOWLS ASSOCIATION
The ESMBA are pleased to announce that after extensive discussions with various companies a new improved insurance scheme for Club and County Insurance has been finalised. We feel that this offers Affiliated Clubs and County Associations comprehensive insurance cover at an extremely competitive price. The scheme has been agreed with Marsh Sports and is underwritten by Hiscox.
ESMBA New Insurance Scheme County and Club Cover
- Public/Civil Liability £5,000,000
- Directors & Officers £250,000
- Employers Liability £10,000,000
- Equipment Cover £25,000
- Money Cover £500
- Crisis Containment £25,000*
- HR Academy (HRA)**
* (costs incurred to limit or mitigate the impact of adverse or negative publicity of or media attention)
** (a free online risk management platform provides a library of IOSH approved eLearning courses, document templates for H&S policies, guidance documents, risk assessments & online risk assessment tool & access to a free ‘ask the expert’ helpline for professional advice). Video: Hiscox Risk Academy | Hiscox UK
The cost to each county/club taking up this scheme including any fees is £75 per annum commencing 1st September 2025.
The requirement for clubs is that they have a minimum of 8 affiliated members (unless by prior agreement).
The Cover is a standard policy with no additions or amendments, ie The Policy Fits All.
If you have any questions or need more information please contact Brian Baker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.