LIO Insurance
Amateur Sports Application
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⚽ Leagues, Teams, Camps, Clinics, Sports Events & Tournaments

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1. Producer & Submission Info
2. Named Insured
Mailing Address
3. Risk Location
Enter the primary location where operations or administrative offices are based. If same as mailing address, check below.
4. Coverage Requested
Lines of Coverage
5. Participation Details
League / Team Liability
ⓘ  The participation grid below is only applicable to League / Team Exposure. Leave blank if the insured does not operate a league or team program.
# Sport / Activity Type # Participants
12 & Under
# Participants
13–15
# Participants
16–18
# Participants
Over 18
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5
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Camp / Clinic Liability
ⓘ  The activity details grid below is only applicable to Camp / Clinic Exposure. Leave blank if the insured does not operate camps or clinics.
# Activity Start Date # of Days Avg. Daily Participants Participants Over 18? Overnight?
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Tournament / Event Liability (hosted)
ⓘ  The activity details grid below is only applicable to Tournament / Event Exposure. Leave blank if the insured does not host tournaments or events.
# Type of Event Activity Start Date # of Days Avg. Daily Participants
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ⓘ  Events with more than 5,000 spectators will trigger a referral for underwriter review.
6. Operations Profile
Organizational Structure
NGB / Association Affiliation
Is the organization affiliated with a National Governing Body (NGB) or state-level sports association?
Venues & Facilities
Does the organization own or operate any facilities or fields?
Does the organization use publicly-owned or municipality-owned fields / venues?
Are written field / venue use agreements in place with all venues?
Ancillary Operations
Does the organization operate any overnight trips or travel team activities?
Does the organization transport participants (minors or adults) in owned or third-party vehicles?
Does the organization sell or serve alcohol at events?
Does the organization operate concessions?
Is an Additional Insured endorsement required?
7. Underwriting Supplemental
Prior Insurance
A. General
Please describe the applicant's operations.
Is the applicant a new entity with no prior insurance coverage?
Year business was established
Years of experience of owner / director in this industry
Is this a mid-term quote or is coverage currently lapsed?
Is the applicant currently insured by a Surplus Lines carrier?
Has the applicant been involved in any bankruptcy, criminal, or civil proceedings?
Has the applicant had insurance denied, cancelled, or non-renewed by an insurer in the last 5 years for a coverage being requested?
Does the applicant have any subsidiaries?
Has the applicant experienced a loss in the last five years for a coverage being requested?
B. Waivers & Participant Releases
Does the organization require all participants to sign a waiver or release before participating?
Do waivers specifically address the inherent risks of the sport(s) offered?
For youth participants (minors), are waivers signed by a parent or legal guardian?
Does the organization maintain a waiver archive (minimum 5-year retention)?
Are waivers consistently collected for all activities (practices and games), not just tournaments?
C. Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Protocol
Failure to have or follow concussion / TBI protocols is grounds for declination.
Has the organization adopted a formal concussion management program consistent with CDC "Return-to-Play" guidelines?
Are coaches and volunteers trained to recognize signs of concussion?
Does the organization enforce a no same-day return to play policy for any athlete suspected of concussion?
Is written physician clearance required before a concussed athlete may return to play?
D. Coaching & Safety Standards
Are coaches certified or credentialed through a recognized sports governing body or coaching program?
What is the average coach-to-participant ratio?
Does the organization conduct field/venue safety inspections before each game or practice?
Does the organization have a first aid plan and first aid supplies available at all events?
Do all independent contractors (coaches, referees, trainers, scorekeepers) carry their own liability insurance?
E. Abuse & Molestation Controls
Required when Abuse & Molestation coverage is requested. Lack of underwriting controls is grounds for declination of A&M coverage.
Does the organization conduct criminal background checks on all staff and volunteers who interact with minors?
Is there a written policy prohibiting one-on-one unsupervised interaction between adults and minors?
Does the organization conduct abuse awareness training for staff and volunteers?
Does the organization have written incident reporting and response procedures for abuse allegations?
Does the organization have overnight activities or trips involving minors?
Has the organization had any prior abuse or molestation claims or incidents?
F. High-Contact Sport Supplemental (if applicable)
Complete this section if the organization offers youth tackle football, wrestling, or other high-contact sports per the underwriting guidelines.
For youth tackle football: Are all coaches certified? Is Accident Medical in force? Are concussion/TBI protocols documented?
For youth wrestling: Are certified coaches in place and concussion/TBI protocols documented?
G. Ineligible Exposures Declaration
The applicant must review the following ineligible sports and categories. By checking the box below, the applicant confirms that none of these exposures apply to their operations.
Ineligible Sports
  • Biking (Extreme)
  • BMX
  • Boating / Fishing
  • Boxing
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Cheerleading (Level III+)
  • Equestrian
  • Football – Tackle
  • Gymnastics
  • Horse Polo
  • Ice Hockey w/ Checking
  • Inline Skating
  • Jai Alai
  • MMA
  • Rodeo / Bull Riding
  • Roller Derby
  • Rugby
  • Skateboarding
  • Skiing / Snowboarding
  • Sports w/ Fighting / Weapons
  • Wakeboarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
Ineligible Categories
  • National Governing Bodies
  • State Soccer Associations
  • Large Regional / National Clubs
  • National Camp Organizations
  • Arenas / Stadiums (5,000+ seats)
  • Axe-Throwing Facilities
  • Bike Parks
  • Bowling Alleys
  • Boxing Gyms
  • Climbing Wall Facilities
  • Cross-Fit
  • Demolition Derbies
  • Driving Ranges
  • Escape Rooms
  • Facilities w/ Full Restaurant / Liquor
  • Family Entertainment Centers
  • Gymnastics Facilities
  • Health Clubs / Box Gyms
  • Ice Rinks
  • Inflatables
  • Intercollegiate Sports
  • Mud Runs
  • Obstacle Courses
  • Paintball
  • Professional / Semi-Pro Sports
  • Residential Sports Academies
  • Roller Skating Rinks
  • Scottish Games
  • Skate Parks
  • Sky Diving
  • Soap-Box Derbies
  • Spartan Races
  • Strong Man Events
  • Trampoline Parks
  • Zip Lines
8. Additional Named Insured
Complete if any additional entities require named insured status. Attach a schedule if more than one.
9. Supporting Documents
Please send the following along with this completed application back to your underwriter. Loss runs are required — everything else is greatly appreciated if you have it available at this time. The more we have upfront, the smoother the process!
Required
  • 4-year loss runs dated within 3 months of the proposed effective date
Also Appreciated — Please Include Any of the Following if Available
  • Sample participant waiver / release form
  • Concussion / TBI policy or CDC Return-to-Play acknowledgment
  • Background check policy (if Abuse & Molestation coverage is requested)
  • Participant roster with sport and age group breakdown
  • Venue or field use agreements
  • Organizational bylaws or charter (new ventures)
  • ACORD 126 / GL supplement
10. Fraud Warning & Declaration
⚠ NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS — FRAUD NOTICE (NTC FR01 10/21)

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime, and may subject such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO ALABAMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to restitution, fines, or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof.

NOTICE TO ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, RHODE ISLAND, AND WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS: For your protection California law requires the following to appear on this form: Any person who knowingly presents false or fraudulent information to obtain or amend insurance coverage or to make a claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in state prison.

NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance, and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance company who knowingly provides false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policyholder or claimant for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policyholder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award payable from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS: Warning: It is a crime to provide false or misleading information to an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person. Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines. In addition, an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim was provided by the applicant.

NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

NOTICE TO KANSAS APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents, causes to be presented or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, purported insurer, broker or any agent thereof, any written, electronic, electronic impulse, facsimile, magnetic, oral, or telephonic communication or statement as part of, or in support of, an application for the issuance of, or the rating of an insurance policy for personal or commercial insurance, or a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy for commercial or personal insurance that such person knows to contain materially false information concerning any fact material thereto; or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act.

NOTICE TO KENTUCKY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime.

NOTICE TO MAINE APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines or a denial of insurance benefits.

NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.

NOTICE TO MINNESOTA APPLICANTS: A person who files a claim with intent to defraud or helps commit a fraud against an insurer is guilty of a crime.

NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY APPLICANTS: Any person who includes any false or misleading information on an application for an insurance policy is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to civil fines and criminal penalties.

NOTICE TO NEW YORK APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each such violation.

FIRE: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance containing any false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime.

NOTICE TO OHIO APPLICANTS: Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.

NOTICE TO OKLAHOMA APPLICANTS: Warning: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy containing any false, incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony.

NOTICE TO OREGON APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, may be guilty of a fraudulent act, which may be a crime, and may subject such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties include imprisonment, fines and denial of insurance benefits.

NOTICE TO VERMONT APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false statement in an application for insurance may be guilty of a criminal offense and subject to penalties under state law.
I DECLARE THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS APPLICATION ARE COMPLETE AND TRUE. The undersigned authorized representative affirms that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. I understand that coverage is not bound until confirmed in writing by LIO Insurance.
11. Signatures
Applicant / Authorized Representative
Signature

Producer / Broker
Signature
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