Latest Insurance information from Brian Baker of the ESMBA
All clubs wishing to join the new ESMBA Club insurance scheme must email their intent as instructed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as the ESMBA will be unable to contact them otherwise. Do not pay any monies to the ESMBA into the bank before receipt of confirmation email.
All insurance queries/requests etc must be sent to the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FOR ANY CLUBS ETC WHO MISSED THE ORIGINAL INFORMATION ISSUED BY THE ESMBA RELATING TO INSURANCE THE NCSMBA YET AGAIN REPEATS THAT INFORMATION BELOW - Please note that all questions/queries etc regarding this insurance must be directed to the ESMBA by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and not the NCSMBA.
ENGLISH SHORT MAT BOWLS ASSOCIATION
The ESMBA are pleased to announce that after extensive discussions with various companies a new improved insurance scheme for Club and County Insurance has been finalised. We feel that this offers Affiliated Clubs and County Associations comprehensive insurance cover at an extremely competitive price. The scheme has been agreed with Marsh Sports and is underwritten by Hiscox.
ESMBA New Insurance Scheme County and Club Cover
- Public/Civil Liability £5,000,000
- Directors & Officers £250,000
- Employers Liability £10,000,000
- Equipment Cover £25,000
- Money Cover £500
- Crisis Containment £25,000*
- HR Academy (HRA)**
* (costs incurred to limit or mitigate the impact of adverse or negative publicity of or media attention)
** (a free online risk management platform provides a library of IOSH approved eLearning courses, document templates for H&S policies, guidance documents, risk assessments & online risk assessment tool & access to a free ‘ask the expert’ helpline for professional advice). Video: Hiscox Risk Academy | Hiscox UK
The cost to each county/club taking up this scheme including any fees is £75 per annum commencing 1st September 2025.
The requirement for clubs is that they have a minimum of 8 affiliated members (unless by prior agreement).
The Cover is a standard policy with no additions or amendments, ie The Policy Fits All.
If you have any questions or need more information please contact Brian Baker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.