Relevant Insurance is required wherever you live and work- please read

As a matter of professional conduct Birthlight requires all teachers to have the relevant insurance to teach their case studies and continue as a qualified teacher. This requirement applies wherever you live.

If you live in the UK or any of the EEA countries…

Birthlight has a long-standing relationship with BGi insurance (BGi.uk.com for those based in the UK and BGI.eu.com for those based in EEA countries with whom you can get insurance when starting your case study teaching for your coursework. Their insurance is available for both ‘in-training’ teachers and those already fully qualified: you must be living or working in the UK, or any of the countries in the EEA – The European Economic Area consisting of all the EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein). The insurance provided is valid ‘World-Wide other than the USA and Canada.

The BGi facility provides insurance in all the areas of expertise that Birthlight trains teachers in, including Aquanatal Yoga and Baby and Toddler swimming under a single policy.

They also cover a wide range of related activities, including Antenatal Education, Baby Wearing, Massage, Ayurveda, Doula work, etc. under the same policy.

Even if you are insured elsewhere, it may be worth getting a quote from BGi who work closely with us. Birthlight members automatically qualify for a £10.00 discount.

Remember Malpractice and Liability insurance is compulsory as soon as you start your case studies and when you qualify, wherever you live and work.

Please note Birthlight does not receive any fees or commission from BGi and we always recommend shopping around form your insurance needs.

If you are ooking for insurance or want to compare with your existing policy here are the main features of insurance with BGi as of the time of this writing (May 2022):

● Public Liability (Indemnity Limit £5,000,000 per insured person or business: £10,000,000 available on request)

● Malpractice Cover & Professional Indemnity (Indemnity Limit £5,000,000: £10,000,000 available on request)

● Products Liability (for items sold in connection with your insured business)

● Working from home, at a client’s home, or at any owned, rented or hired premises anywhere in the world excluding the USA/Canada

● Damage to rented/hired third party premises

● Accidental loss or damage to your business stock and equipment

● Overall Limit £5,000: Single item limit £1,000: excluding mobile phones

● Libel & Slander

● Breach of confidentiality, negligence or breach of duty of care

● Website and e-mail infringement arising from the promotion, marketing and advertising of your insured business

● Additional Legal Expenses (Currently only available in the UK & Ireland)

● Geographical coverage: World Wide

● Jurisdiction: World Wide excluding the USA & Canada (Cover may be available on request)

● Indemnity to principals

● Member to member liability included

● Retro-active date 2006 or since the date you have held Medical Malpractice/Liability insurance without break or interruption

● 12 months run off cover to allow for periods when you might not be working

● On-line teaching and pre-recorded teaching is included. However, you should also consider additional media insurance, which is beyond the scope of this insurance

● Loss of Reputation extension

● Emergency First Aid and Good Samaritan Acts included

● Data Breach Alert (your first step in protecting your data)

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