Property Casualty 360

Sports Camps/Amateur Sports

Those risk managers who buy sports camps and amateur sports insurance, and the brokers and agents who help arrange sports camps and amateur sports insurance coverage, know that sports camps and amateur sports insurance world presents many special challenges. Parents want their children to stay active, but safe—which is why some of the biggest exposures in amateur sports and sports camps include serious matters like participant injury and sexual abuse. This special section dedicated to sports camps and amateur sports insurance will keep you informed about key trends with featured reports, interviews with experts, white papers, recommended resources and the latest news.

Head of the Line

Mark Nichols

Managing director, Accident and Health Unit, Markel Corp.

“The three biggest exposures in the amateur-sports niche are participant injury, spectator injury and sexual abuse or molestation.”
Tony Pulgine

President, MIC Insurance Brokerage Inc.

“Even with the economic downturn, we have not seen a significant drop in sports clients. Parents want to do whatever they can to keep their children active.”

Featured Report

Concussions, Sexual Abuse the Latest Hot-Button Issues for Youth-Sports Insurers

Youth team sports have not seen a sharp downturn in interest during the recession–and some sports, like lacrosse, are seeing marked growth.

Growing World of Amateur Athletic Leagues, Sports Camps Provide Solid Biz Opportunities

Thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of youth sports--and the desire of kids of all ages to stay fit and have fun--the amateur-athletics market is a relatively healthy segment of the property/casualty arena, providing areas of opportunity for agents experienced in this field to grow their business.