Do Personal Trainers Who Work for Gyms Need Personal Training Insurance?
Personal trainers who are employees of gyms may have insurance coverage through their gym for services that are provided as an employee. Whether coverage is provided depends on the gym’s particular insurance policy, and any coverage that is provided normally doesn’t extend to work performed outside of employee duties (e.g. side gigs, private consulting, etc.). In some cases, there may be no coverage provided.
Trainers who work at gyms but are paid as independent contractors normally are less likely to receive insurance through the gym they work at. In most of these cases, trainers are responsible for procuring their own personal training policy.
An insurance agent who specializes in personal training insurance can help trainers sort through their employment status and gym’s insurance policy. With a knowledgeable agent’s assistance, trainers can accurately and easily determine whether they need to get their own personal training policy.
(Employees usually receive a W-2 at year’s end for filing income taxes, and independent contractors usually receive a 1099-MISC for filing income taxes.)
What Coverages Does Personal Training Insurance Provide?
The exact coverages that personal training policies offer sometimes vary, but most policies primarily focus on protecting against liability risks. Some liability coverages that policies commonly make available area:
Why Do Personal Trainers Need Professional Liability Coverage?
While all of these coverages are generally important, professional liability coverage is often especially important for personal trainers. Should a trainer give incorrect instructions or advice that results in a client suffering a serious injury, the trainer might be held responsible for medical costs and other expenses associated with that injury. Professional liability coverage normally covers these types of claims.
Are Personal Trainers Covered When Working in Clients’ Homes?
Whether a personal trainer policy covers training activities that take place in clients’ homes or other non-gym settings depends on the specific terms and conditions within a policy.
A knowledgeable agent can review a specific policy’s terms to see whether this sort of coverage is included. If such coverage is needed but not included, the agent can probably help adjust the policy’s coverages or find another policy that does provide coverage for non-gym settings.
How Can Trainers in Massachusetts Get Personal Trainer Insurance?
For help finding personal trainer insurance, contact the independent insurance agents at Keefe Insurance. Our agents have worked with many personal trainers in Massachusetts, and they can help you find a policy that meets your unique needs.
