This cover is provided to all affiliated Clubs, Regions and Leagues. This element of cover provides protection against legal liability in respect of claims made for injuries to any volunteer or employee of the member Club, Region or League.
Who is covered?
This cover applies only to activities authorised or recognised by Petanque England.
The policy covers Petanque England Ltd and its:
- clubs
- regions
- leagues
- members
- coaches
- referees and umpires
- officials
- employees and volunteers
and to all its recognised events.
Members include all direct members with a competitor licence and all paid up members of an affiliated club.
What insurance do you get?
All constituent elements of the Petanque England family identified in this list automatically receive the benefit of Petanque England’s Combined Liability insurance. Officials in affiliated Clubs, Regions and Leagues are also covered by the Directors and Officers Liability policy.
To understand what this covers, and to see the main terms and conditions that apply, please refer to the Evidence of Cover, and Wordings which can all be found in the downloads section below.
The annual policies run from 1 April 2025 – 31st March 2026 (both days inclusive)
About the insurance
selected option
- Public/products liability
- Professional indemnity
- Employers liability
- Directors and officers
This cover is provided to Petanque England and all its affiliated constituents.
This cover is provided to Petanque England and all its affiliated constituents.
This cover is provided to all affiliated Clubs, Regions and Leagues. This area of cover provides protection for committee members and officers against claims arising from their decision or actions whilst managing their Club, Region or League.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, clubs are insured to run 5 open competitions per annum, these must be done with the one purpose of growing the sport of Petanque, and to encourage new members to join the club. To ensure cover is in place the club must comply with the PE rules and policies.
Yes, the Liability insurance provided to clubs extends to insure the club and its committee to host such taster sessions, if a guest/ non-member were injured and tried to pursue a Public Liability claim against the hosting club, the club would be insured under the PE insurance.
Yes - the Public Liability insurance covers low risk fund raising activities. If you are unsure and need to discuss activities you will be hosting please call Marsh Sport on 0345 872 5060
Yes, an overview of the principal exclusions is as follows:
- Loss or damage to property in your custody or control (other than damage to property comprising premises leased or rented by you).
- Fines, liquidated damages or penalties.
- Products manufactured.
- Contractual liability.
- Gradual pollution or contamination.
- Criminal Acts/Acts with an intention to cause harm.
- Incidents known to you but not reported to the Insurers.Incidents prior to you joining PE.
- Incidents reported after expiry of your PE membership.
Please refer to the policy wording for full details regarding policy exclusions.
Yes, a benefits policy is in place with Aviva which provides cover for direct members of Petanque England with a competitor licence, referees, coaches and officials affiliated to PE. The headline benefits are as follows:
- Death £10,000.
- Permanent disabilities £10,000.
- Temporary Total Disablement £50 per week.
- Hospitalisation £75 per day.
- Dental & Optical Expenses up to £500.
- Physiotherapy up to £500.
For a full list of the benefits provided please refer to the downloads section to review the Personal Accident policy schedule.
Please note paid up members of a Petanque England affiliated club do not receive Personal Accident cover. To receive this you must become a direct member of Petanque England.
Yes, Clubs, Regions and Leagues are provided with Employers Liability insurance, with a Limit of Indemnity of £10,000,000.
Employers Liability protects the employer in the event of an injury to an employee, for which the employer is liable.Employers Liability could apply to clubs who employ coaches or volunteers to work on their behalf. Public Liability protects a club/member/volunteer if another member, or a member of the public, sues them for injury or damage caused.
If you would like to insure your club premises, sporting equipment or require sports travel insurance please contact Marsh Sport on 0345 872 5060.
If your query relates to the insurance policy please contact your insurance broker, Marsh Sport on either 0345 872 5060, or by email at marshsport@marsh.com.
Yes, the Public Liability insurance includes member to member cover.
Liability cover is provided for trips abroad that are pre-authorised by Petanque England however the membership insurance does not include Travel Insurance.
In the event of an accident please contact Marsh Sport on 0345 872 5060 or email: marshsport@marsh.com. In NO circumstances should you admit liability or agree to pay for any damage caused as this may prejudice the Insurers position and could result in the withdrawal of any indemnity. You should report incidents that may potentially form part of policy cover regardless of whether you think you are liable. Circumstances include:
- A fatal accident/injury requiring referral to hospital, either immediately or at a later time/ allegations of Libel and Slander/Allegations of professional negligence or faulty advice/any investigation under child protection/Club disputes involving disciplinary action.
No admission, offer, promise, payment or indemnity shall be made or given by or on behalf of the Insured without the written consent of Insurers.
Yes, 5 taster sessions are permitted, on the 6th session the participant needs to become a member of Petanque England to ensure they are covered under the insurance policies.