British Weight Lifting insurance zone

Cover for a club’s and events legal liability of up to £10,000,000 in respect of claims made against the affiliated entity for injuries caused to an employee or volunteer arising out of and in the course of their such employment. 

If you become injured whilst participating in a BWL activity, you can incur significant financial losses as a result. Personal accident insurance can help offset some of these unexpected expenses. This insurance can pay out a set amount if someone is injured. It ensures all participants have protection in the event of an injury and because this is a “non-negligence” cover it can help reduce litigation as you do not have to find someone to be at fault for an injury to receive compensation. Please see the Personal Accident Schedule in the downloads section to view the benefits provided.

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This policy is designed to cover you if you have an accident while taking part in a sporting event organised by the policyholder. This could be a competition, training or while travelling directly to or from competing or training.

Although the Liability cover is worldwide, the British Weight Lifting policy doesn’t negate the need for travel insurance. Additional sports travel insurance can be purchased from Marsh Sport. View here.

Please note: BWL can provide travel cover for staff/teams/athletes declared to them in advance and who travel abroad to represent the BWL.

Not under this liability policy.

For your own individual equipment please call Marsh Commercial on 020 4579 2080 (Option: New Business) to discuss your requirements.

If your query relates to the insurance policy please contact Marsh Sport on cathy.peel@marsh.com , ross.gardiner@marsh.com or call on 0113 394 2293

The liability insurers who provide the public liability cover can only indemnify UK residents.

Under the liability insurance there are no age restrictions. You must however adhere to any age restrictions set by the association if applicable

Yes. It is essential that you undertake risk assessments for the activities of your club to support you in your risk management. You and your club owe a duty of care to those around you. If an allegation for negligence is made against you or your club the risk assessments will be needed to evidence what you have reasonably been able to do to prevent an incident occurring.

No. Only BWL members are covered by this insurance.

Yes, the insurance will provide cover.