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5 Signs It's Time for Special Event Liability Insurance

Summer time and the living is easy. A lot of people feel like they want to live it up by throwing parties and events that cater to having a gas, a blast, with vast crowds amassed, but before much planning has passed, the host has hopefully asked about the value of special event liability insurance. Having liability insurance for special events is a wise move, and more often than not a “must-have,” especially if you own a venue. Whether the event is large or small, having the right insurance is really important to keep you, your guests, and any employees covered and protected....


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Little-Known Knock-Out Facts About Martial Arts

You may be quite an authority on martial arts, but there are some pretty fascinating facts about the history and traditions of these combat systems that you may not know. Here are some knock out facts and  specifics that might floor martial arts studio owners and karate adults (in addition to “Karate Kids,” Tai Kwon Do pros and the most avid Bruce Lee, Van Damme or Jackie Chan fan). For example, did you know: Black is just Mish-Mash of All the Colors: There are a wide range of colors in the belt system of karate: white, brown, yellow, etc. But rather than some dark secret...


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9 Safety Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries

No coach wants a team member to be sidelined by a sports  injury–whether it’s to a player’s body (ouch!) or  to the club’s corporate body because of liability (also ouch). Protecting everyone at your facility from an injury that could have been prevented is not only important to win, it’s a responsibility. Sometimes accidents are unavoidable, but here are some fast facts and important tips that can help any facility, coach, or would-be sports star reduce the number and extent of  acute and chronic injuries. Acute injuries have symptoms that include:...


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10 Easy and Fun Sports Club Fundraising Ideas

Planning a big trip for the team? Sick of your old sports club fundraising ideas? Want to raise more money without more work? Managing sports teams is difficult enough, and then there’s the cost of equipment, the venue or member amenities. Travel teams usually have more associated costs and may have more sports club fundraising needs, such as bus fares. We compiled a list of ten easy and fun fundraising ideas. When faced with multiple donation-seeking activities, your donors will appreciate your fundraising activity if it is fast, easy and short. Everyone is time-constrained; keep that...


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Specialty Insurance Vocabulary Terms

Whether you need a business liability policy, and coverage for your personal property, the world of insurance can be daunting. Below we provide a glossary of some of the policy jargon and types of coverage you may see or have to consider. Search alphabetically. If you still have questions, or want more information on specific types of needs, our website can be a good resource. Good luck!   A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z A Accident Insurance Accident Insurance provides any person involved with an organization (participants, staff members, volunteers) reimbursement for...