For more than 60 years, Bollinger, Inc. has served the insurance needs of amateur sports organizations — from national governing bodies to local youth leagues. Through the Bollinger Sports and Recreation Program you can place tailored insurance solutions that protect organizations, volunteers, coaches, officials and participants from the liability and financial risks that come with running amateur sports activities. Bollinger combines specialized underwriting access, claims handling and risk management resources to help your clients operate more safely and reliably.
Overview of the Bollinger Sports and Recreation Program
This program is designed for amateur and recreational sports organizations seeking broad liability protection and programmatic support. Bollinger offers a bundled approach that can include general liability, sexual abuse & molestation coverage (including umbrella follow form), catastrophic accident coverage, and nonprofit directors & officers liability where appropriate. The program is marketed through admitted and surplus lines capacity placed with carriers Bollinger partners with, including Chubb (Federal Insurance Company), Markel Insurance Company and AEGON (Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company).
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
- Youth and adult recreational leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, etc.)
- Sports camps, clinics and training academies
- Amateur tournaments and travel teams
- Nonprofit associations, state governing bodies and community recreation centers
- Volunteer-run organizations and facility operators that host amateur events
Accounts that are a strong fit typically have organized governance, documented safety procedures, volunteer screening or background-check practices, and facilities that meet local safety codes. Professional sports teams or organizations with persistent, unresolved claim histories should be referred for specialist review.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
- Full limits for Sexual Abuse & Molestation (including umbrella)
- Umbrella limits up to $5 million
- Catastrophic Accident limits up to $1 million
- Directors & Officers Liability for non-profit sports organizations
- Risk management reports and articles targeted to the information amateur sports associations need most to run a safe and successful program
- Coverages are backed by Bollinger’s professionalism and expertise
In addition to limits and coverage forms, Bollinger emphasizes loss control and risk-management support — practical guidance, sample policies and claims services that help reduce exposure and improve program renewability.
Underwriting Notes and Placement Guidance
Underwriters commonly evaluate:
- Number of participants and events per year
- Type of sport and contact intensity
- Safety protocols, waivers and supervision ratios
- Facility ownership, maintenance and third-party vendor arrangements
- Prior claims history and any abuse-related allegations
Provide thorough applications, participant counts, copies of waivers and any background-check policies to speed placement. Minimum premiums and specific terms vary by state and carrier — submit for quote to determine the program’s current appetite and pricing.
Territories and Availability
The Bollinger Sports and Recreation Program is available in the following jurisdictions: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. Availability and admitted vs. non-admitted options are carrier- and state-dependent; check the submission requirements for each state.
Why Work With Bollinger on Sports Business
- Deep, specialized knowledge of amateur sports risks built over six decades.
- Access to broad limits and umbrella capacity for comprehensive protection.
- Risk management resources and claims support designed for sports organizers.
- Flexibility to package liability, abuse coverage, catastrophic accident and nonprofit D&O for a single client through one program.
Example placements: You might place a multi-sport community recreation department that needs general liability plus catastrophic accident coverage for summer camps, or a statewide nonprofit association seeking D&O coverage combined with sexual abuse limits for its coaching volunteer base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sports organizations fit best in this program?
The program is geared toward amateur and recreational organizations: youth leagues, club teams, tournaments, camps, and nonprofit governing bodies. Organizations with organized governance and documented safety practices typically qualify more easily.
Does the program include sexual abuse and molestation coverage?
Yes. Bollinger’s program offers full limits for Sexual Abuse & Molestation coverage and can extend that protection through umbrella limits, subject to underwriting review and state availability.
What information do I need to submit to get a quote?
Provide an application that lists the sports offered, participant counts, number of events, safety and background-check policies, facility details, and loss history. More complete submissions help underwriters evaluate risk and respond faster.
Are catastrophic accident limits available?
Yes. Catastrophic accident coverage is available with limits that can go up to $1 million, depending on the account and state regulations.
Which carriers support placements through Bollinger’s program?
Bollinger places business with admitted and surplus markets, including partners such as Chubb (Federal Insurance Company), Markel Insurance Company and AEGON (Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company). Actual carrier availability varies by state and account characteristics.
Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.