What is wellness and fitness insurance?
Wellness and fitness insurance is a type of professional liability insurance that helps protect professionals like personal trainers and yoga instructors against claims of injury and negligence.
Liability insurance provides financial support for hiring lawyers and paying settlements, so you don't have to dig into your savings. It also provides peace of mind that you'll have support if a claim is filed against you or your business.
We know your job is taking care of your clients. Our job is to provide the insurance you need. The GEICO Insurance Agency has teamed up with Berxi to make insurance easy for you. Together, we're ready to help you with affordable, same-day coverage, 24/7 access to your online account, and a team specialized in wellness and fitness insurance. Get your fast and free quote today.
Who needs wellness and fitness insurance coverage?
A professional liability insurance policy is often carried by fitness professionals to provide protection from certain liability claims and damages.
But why would you sue a fitness instructor? Say you're leading a class, and a client who's attending sprains for their ankle and is out of work for a few weeks to recover. Or you're spotting a client when a piece of equipment lands on their foot, and they have medical expenses as a result. In both cases, your clients might want to be reimbursed — so they file a claim against you and your business. Even if it's not anyone's fault, it's incredibly helpful to have liability insurance to lean on if you need to hire attorneys or pay settlements.
How much does wellness and fitness insurance cost?
Wellness and fitness insurance policies can cost as little as $169 a year. The price of each policy depends on things like:
- Your line of work
- Your years of experience
- How much you work
- Any previous claims filed against you
What does wellness and fitness insurance cover?
Berxi offers wellness and fitness insurance options that include flexible limits of liability coverage and convenient payment plans. The most common wellness and fitness coverages provided by Berxi are:
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Professional Liability Insurance
Protection against claims of negligence or making a mistake that caused bodily harm to another. Typical limits of liability range from $500,000 per claim/$1 million in aggregate to $2 million per claim/$6 million in aggregate.
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Defense Counsel
If a claim is filed against you, we retain a lawyer for you from our network of defense attorneys specializing in wellness & fitness–related legal situations. We also pay for related defense cost (e.g., lawyer fees, court fees, expert witness costs). These defense costs are outside the limits of your insurance. This means that money spent on your defense won't be deducted from your insurance limits — so if you have a $1 million limit, you'll still have $1 million to pay for any settlements or damages.
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Consent to Settle
We work with your lawyer to reach the best possible outcome for you. We won't settle a claim without your approval.
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Good Samaritan Coverage
If you provide professional care to someone who is not your client in a first aid or emergency situation and that person files a claim against you, your policy still applies.
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HIPAA Violation Defense
If a claim alleges that you violated privacy rules in connection with private health information, we provide you with access to counsel and will reimburse you for costs related to HIPAA proceedings — including relevant HIPAA fines. Amount covered: $25,000 per policy period.
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Licensing Board Protection Defense
If a professional licensing authority is investigating matters related to your professional conduct, our policy provides you with legal defense. Amount covered: $25,000 per policy period.
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Wage Loss/Deposition Expenses
If we ask you to attend litigation activities (e.g., a deposition), our policy reimburses you for actual lost wages and any necessary expenses you incur (e.g., travel, meals). Amount covered: up to $1000 per day.
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Reputation Coverage
If you face a threat to your professional reputation, we can provide you with a crisis management/public relations consultant to help clear your name. Amount covered: $50,000 per claim.
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Worldwide Coverage
Your policy applies on a worldwide basis, as long as a claim is brought against you in the United States (which includes any U.S. territories or possessions).
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Business/General Liability Coverage
The policy applies if someone files a claim against you alleging that your premises or operations caused them bodily injury or harm. Amount covered: $1 million occurrence/$1 million aggregate.
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Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursem*nt Endorsem*nt
If you're audited by either Medicare or Medicaid, we offer reimbursem*nt for related accountant or attorney costs that result from the investigation or defense of the audit proceedings. Amount covered: $30,000 for a covered audit and related expenses.
Wellness and Fitness Policies
- Occurrence and claims-made policy options
- Legal defense outside the limits of liability
- We won't settle a claim without your consent.
- $0 deductibles
- Flexible insurance limits based on your needs
- Convenient payment plans for select policies
- Customizable tail coverage options for customers with claims-made policies
Need to speak with us about wellness and fitness insurance?
You can reach Berxi at (833) 923-3001.
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Wellness and Fitness Insurance: Get the answers you're looking for.
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What are wellness & fitness insurance "limits", and how do they work?
Wellness & fitness insurance limits are similar to what you may see on your car insurance policy. Limits break down into two parts shown below:
Example: $1 Million/$3 Million
- The first number ($1 million) is the "per claim" limit, meaning the maximum amount of money your policy will pay for each claim.
- The second number ($3 million) is the "aggregate" limit, meaning the maximum total amount your policy will cover you in any policy year.
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I already have personal trainer liability insurance through my employer. Why would I need more?
Think of it as an added layer of security that's dedicated specifically to protecting your assets, career, and reputation.
Your employer (e.g., a large gym) might have a policy that protects its brand, but in the event that you – an individual instructor – are named a lawsuit, your employer's policy might not fully protect you. Or your employer might want to settle a claim, but you might want to dispute it. Having your own policy can help you feel more in control of the outcome.
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Where can I manage my wellness and fitness policy?
It's easy to manage your policy with Berxi. Please see Berxi's contact info, for help to make a payment, file a claim, and more.
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Who is Berxi, and why should I buy insurance from Berxi?
At Berxi, you can expect a better insurance experience, thanks to our affordable coverage, financial stability, and outstanding service. Here are a few things that set us apart:
We work directly with you: We don't just sell you an insurance policy – we also handle your claim. Plus, working directly with us eliminates fees that are typical in insurance transactions.
We're part of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance: You could say that we offer the best of both worlds. We're as flexible as a start-up, and we have the financial stability to back our customers long into the future.
We're fast: Get your policy in just a few minutes, without filling out long, tedious questionnaires. We simplify your buying experience while still offering a superior product.
We're here for our customers: If you need it, we have real humans available to help you too! When you call our support line, you'll reach one of our product specialists who'll work hard to answer all of your questions. Being a customer-first company is part of our mission – and we have a great reputation for it.
Please note:
The above is meant as general information and as general policy descriptions to help you understand the different types of coverages. These descriptions do not refer to any specific contract of insurance and they do not modify any definitions, exclusions or any other provision expressly stated in any contracts of insurance. We encourage you to speak to your insurance representative and to read your policy contract to fully understand your coverages.
For online quotes:
When you click on "START QUOTE" and "Start your quote now", we gather some pieces of information and you may be taken to the website of one of the insurance companies with which GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC works, which website is not owned or controlled by GEICO. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products. GEICO has no control over the privacy practices of these insurance companies and assumes no responsibility in connection with your use of their websites. Any information that you directly provide to one of these insurance companies is subject to the privacy policy posted on that insurer's website. All business products offered are written on an admitted basis. General Liability coverages are written through non-GEICO insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. The information you provide will be shared with our business partners so that they can return a quote. We can help you secure business insurance in all states except Hawaii.
Wellness and fitness insurance coverages are written through affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC.
The information you provide will be shared with our business partners so that they can return a quote.
