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Business Insurance For Martial Arts

Compare business insurance quotes with Savvy to find the best policy for your martial arts studio. 

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, updated on July 17th, 2023       

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Martial arts often involves close contact between participants, so having the right business insurance is vital for any martial arts school or studio. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance are necessary if you teach contact sports where participants have bodily contact with each other, such as in many forms of karate, taekwondo and kung fu. 

You can compare quotes for all types of business insurance here with Savvy. Just answer a few simple questions about your business and the type of martial arts tuition you offer and you’ll have multiple quotes from a range of respected insurers to consider instantly. Use our quick and easy comparison service to make sure you get the best value insurance for your martial arts school today. 

What types of insurance should I buy for my martial arts business?

There are several types of business insurance you should compare if you run a martial arts school, studio or gym. These include: 

Professional indemnity insurance 

Teaching martial arts will always involve the risk of a student getting hurt, which could lead to a claim that the fitness advice you provided or techniques you taught were negligent or resulted in a personal injury. As such, professional indemnity insurance is essential for all martial arts instructors and is often a requirement to hire a studio or gym or to conduct classes in open spaces, such as a council-owned park. 

This type of insurance policy covers you against claims that the teaching service you provided was negligent or fell short of expected professional standards. Cover is available starting from $2 million but can extend up to $10 million or more. 

What it covers 

  • Cover for your legal defence costs  
  • Payment of compensation if there’s a successful claim against you 
  • Payment of court-awarded damages to the litigant 
  • Cover for the cost of disciplinary proceedings or accident investigations 

Public liability insurance 

Public liability insurance is also essential for anyone running a martial arts school or studio. It will cover you against claims that your business activity caused injury to a member of the public or damaged their property. This insurance can offer cover ranging from $5 million up to $20 million.  

Since there can be some overlap between professional indemnity and public liability insurance, having both types of insurance as part of a package with the same insurer can make the process of submitting a claim far simpler. 

What it covers:  

  • Third-party personal injury claims 
  • Damage to a third party’s property 
  • Legal fees to defend yourself 

General business insurance 

General business insurance may also be worthwhile if you have a training studio or fitness equipment to protect as part of your martial arts business.  

This can include portable equipment insurance, which will cover all your training equipment if you do offer classes in the open air or public parks. Commercial vehicles aren’t included as part of this business insurance, so you may need separate commercial vehicle protection if you have a work vehicle or van which you use to transport your training equipment.  

What it covers: 

  • Fire, storms, theft, vandalism and collision that cause damage to your business assets 
  • Specialist cover for portable equipment  

Limited business interruption insurance 

What isn’t covered under my general business insurance?  

The most common general exclusions include: 

  • Injury to yourself or your employees 
  • Flood damage 
  • Glass breakage 
  • Unlawful activity or criminal negligence 
  • Reckless behaviour or intentional damage 
  • Anything to do with asbestos 
  • The effects of pollution caused by your business activity 

How much will my martial arts business insurance policy cost? 

There is no set cost for an insurance policy, as each applicant is different and faces unique risks. Many factors influence the cost of business insurance, including the following:   

  • The state you’re in 
  • Whether you live in a rural or urban area 
  • Whether you’re a sole trader, are in a partnership or run a larger business 
  • Your business size and turnover 
  • If you have any employees 
  • Your insurance history 
  • Whether you’ve made an insurance claim in the past five years 

The main factor which will affect the cost of your insurance is the industry you’re in. All businesses in Australia are classified according to the risk their industry poses, and are allocated a risk ratio. These ratios are used by insurers to calculate the comparative risk of any one business compared to another.  

However, in general, businesses in northern areas of Australia will have higher insurance costs than businesses in the southern or eastern states. This is because northern states offer a higher insurance risk due to the threat of cyclones and devastating tropical storms. For example, the cost of public liability insurance in Queensland for a martial arts instructor may be higher than a similar business being run in Melbourne. 

You can find out how much insurance will cost for your business by comparing quotes right here with Savvy. Whether you need insurance for teaching martial arts or as a fitness instructor or personal trainer, you’ll be able to find a policy that suits your business needs with more confidence.

Why do I need business insurance for my martial arts school?

Any situation where you are offering physical training to the public comes with its own risks. A student can easily injure themselves (or another person) whenever there is contact between participants in a sporting environment, so it’s all too easy for an instructor to be found liable if an injury does occur. Business insurance is there to protect you in case a claim is ever made against you or your business.  

Most small to medium-sized businesses have some contingency funds to fall back on, but rarely have sufficient to cover the cost of a major catastrophe. For example, if someone suffers a serious spinal injury in your martial arts studio or gym, a resulting personal injury claim could amount to millions of dollars. If this happens and you have adequate insurance to protect you and your business, you’ll have a far higher chance of recovering and getting back on your feet quickly. 

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Will my martial arts insurance cover me for full-contact fighting in a ring?

This will depend on the type of insurance cover you opt for, and whether there are exclusions or limitations to the cover offered. For this reason, it’s important to compare insurance policies carefully and review your insurer’s PDS before buying to make sure you know exactly what you are and aren’t covered for.  

What excess will apply to my martial arts insurance policy?

You'll be able to choose the level of excess you want and are comfortable with. Naturally, the lower the excess you choose, the higher your insurance premiums will be, so it's important to set it at a price you feel you’re able to afford. 

What information will I need to make a claim?

The information you should have to hand when you contact your insurance company to make a claim will include: 

  • The name of the policyholder 
  • Your policy number and start date (which can be found on your Certificate of Currency) 
  • A detailed description of the incident (what happened to cause the damage or loss) 
  • Specific dates and times when the incident happened 
  • Contact details of any other parties involved (or witnesses to the event) 
  • Details of your police report number (if a crime took place) 
  • Details of the property lost or damaged (including its age and value) 
  • Your bank details for settling the claim 
Are my martial arts business insurance premiums tax-deductible? 

Yes – the Australian Taxation Office recognises that having business insurance is a legitimate cost of doing business, so the full cost of your insurance premiums can be claimed as a business expense and offset against your income. However, it’s worth seeking independent tax advice to find out what you can and can’t claim in relation to your business insurance. 

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