How Health Insurance Benefits Smaller Sports Clubs

Amidst the tension and excitement of sport, it’s easy to forget about everything that makes it possible. Beyond the players and coaches, there are the volunteers and communities that enable sport to thrive nationwide.

Today, over 30 million adults in England alone play some kind of sport. As a small sports club, it’s vital that you give them the best possible protection. Health insurance is the cover they need not just to survive, but to thrive.

At Dragonfly Crowd, we are your insurance intermediary, helping to connect your club with tailored policies that reflect the real needs of athletes across a range of sports. Through our partnership with Bupa, we help you find the right policy.

Smaller sports clubs need similar levels of health insurance as larger organisations

Smaller UK sports clubs may play at a different level of the sporting pyramid, but they still need similar levels of health insurance as professional outfits. When you break everything down, the actual risks that insurance protects you against are often identical.

Approximately 15.7 million people in England want to play football. However, whether you’re playing in the Sunday League or in the Premier League, the fact is that clubs still need specialised insurance for reasons including:

·  Injury Needs – Players can still need time away from the field, regardless of what level they play at, and that’s where private health insurance and rapid access to diagnostics and treatment are crucial.

·  Financial Protection – Predictability enables your club to plan for the future through accurate forecasting. Insurance prevents you from suffering unexpected out-of-pocket costs in exchange for a regular monthly premium.

Whether you’re a professional, semi-professional, academy, or a completely amateur club, we can help support you.

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How health insurance can save small sports clubs time and money

Health and protection insurance is often seen as a luxury add-on reserved for larger clubs, but this is far from the case. Taking out comprehensive health and injury insurance is both a commitment to your members and a way of saving time and money in the long run.

Rather than waiting weeks for a diagnosis on an injury, you can connect with over 25,000 Bupa specialists to get diagnosed and onto the correct treatment pathway quickly. Overall, faster, private treatment enables:

·  Reduced recovery times.

·  Enabling key players to return to the field faster.

·  Lower administrative burdens by having all of your coverage under a single policy.

·  Tailored coverage that lowers your liability risks.

Additionally, having a private health insurance policy enhances your club’s attractiveness. Your players don’t have to worry about paying any medical costs out of their own pockets or potentially dealing with longer NHS waiting times.

After all, there’s a reason why 14% of UK consumers now have some form of private health insurance. With Dragonfly Crowd, we help you access private health insurance through our industry partners and get a policy tailored to the unique needs of modern sports clubs.

Why a smaller sports club still benefits from sports and injury insurance

Smaller sports clubs can benefit from a comprehensive insurance package in the same way as fully professional clubs. What you have to remember is that the risks are often the same, and you still want to get the best out of your players.

Players can experience a range of injuries that your insurance policy covers, including but not limited to:

·  Complications from concussions

·  Muscle tears

·  Ligament damage

·  Strains and sprains

·  Bone fractures

·  Lacerations

Driving your club to greater heights of sporting excellence with health insurance

Every club wants to see its players perform to the highest level they can reach. In the joy of winning a championship or a prestigious event, it’s easy to forget the network that makes success a reality.

Health and protection insurance is a critical aspect of this, supporting player development regardless of age, gender or discipline. Dedicated sports health insurance unlocks access to specialist treatment for injuries, empowering players to come back stronger and reducing the risk of re-injury.
 
Of course, the value of health insurance as an investment in your club comes from having a policy that reflects the real needs of your operation. If you’d like to learn more about these policies and what they can do for your club, contact us to speak to a Dragonfly Crowd intermediary today.

Simon Moorhouse