Insurance and Waivers for SUP, active sports, water and outdoor sports | Glenn Sudol, owner of OIG - 014

Season #1 Episode #14

Outdoor Insurance Group and Surfer Insurance specialize in the active sport, outdoor adventure and water sport industries.  Whether you have a board shop, run surf or paddle board camps and lessons, or have a mobile rental business, they can customize the coverage that you need to stay protected.  In this episode, Julie asks questions as a standup paddle board instructor to owner Glenn Sudol about the ins and outs of insurance and what is needed for SUP.

In this interview, we discuss:

  • What you need to be covered; certifications, first-aid, safety, minimum age, experience, etc.
  • The application process and what makes you insure-able
  • How location and environment can affect your coverage and pricing (flat water, surf, white water, etc.)
  • WAIVERS!
  • How owning your own equipment vs. renting others affects your coverage
  • When you need to update your insurance or notify your carrier of changes
  • 3-4 types of insurance (General Liability, Property Insurance, Professional Liability, Vendors Liability)
  • United States, Canada, and Territories – what is covered
  • Trips outside the US
  • Transitioning from a traditional Yoga instructor to SUP Yoga
  • “Swapping Paper” – trading insurance with brick and mortar stores as you partner with them for permits, rentals, etc.
  • What affects pricing, insurance premiums and payment terms
  • How long it takes to get setup
  • What happens if there is a claim
  • TIPS for the application process

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Special thanks to Glenn Sudol for joining the show!