There are several types of business insurance you should consider if you run a yoga studio. These include:
Professional indemnity insurance
Professional indemnity insurance covers you against claims that the teaching service you provided was either incorrect or negligent. This type of insurance can offer you protection against many types of claims, including:
- Allegations the teaching you provided was ineffective or unsuitable for your students
- Claims the teaching you provided led to personal injury
- Claims the yoga advice you offered was incorrect, negligent, misleading or contrary to professional standards
- Claims you breached intellectual property or copyright
- Claims the yoga teaching service you provided did not meet your student’s expectations
Cover starts at $250,000 and can go up to $10 million or more. The amount of cover you require will depend on several factors, such as the size of your yoga studio, if you employ any other instructors and how many students you teach.
What it covers
- Payment of compensation if there’s a successful claim against you
- Payment of court-awarded damages to the litigant
- Cover for your legal defence costs
- Cover for the cost of disciplinary proceedings or an investigations
Public liability insurance
Working closely with the public can expose you to risks of personal injury claims levelled by students who may injure themselves during one of your classes. Public liability insurance can cover you against claims injury was caused to a third party or their property was damaged. This insurance can offer between $5 million and $20 million worth of coverage and may be a compulsory form of insurance in order to conduct classes in public spaces or before hiring halls or gyms.
What it covers:
- Third-party personal injury claims
- Damage to a third party’s property
- Legal fees to defend yourself
Accident and sickness insurance
Fitness is a high priority for all yoga teachers. Have you thought about what you’d do if you injured yourself or became ill or were unable to work for an extended period due to an accident?
Accident and sickness insurance can provide cover for you if you become unable to work, providing a weekly replacement income and helping you pay your bills if you're injured or suffer a serious accident.
What it covers:
- Loss of income as a result of an injury or illness
Optional extras can include:
- Death benefits
- Disablement benefits
- Payment of business expenses during your recovery period