Over 24% of golfers expose themselves!

A recent survey conducted by Golfshield, the online golf insurance provider revealed that over 24% of golfers exposed themselves to unnecessary risk by not having suitable golf equipment insurance.

But the risks don’t end with theft or damage. It is now widely acknowledged that golfers are personally liable for any injuries or damage inflicted upon fellow golfers or members of the public.

Golfshield’s results showed that 30% of golfers surveyed rely on their home contents policy to provide cover, however home contents policies may not be the best solution for many golfers. Few offer third party liability insurance, excesses may be high and there may be limits on the value of equipment. Some home contents insurers will also only cover golf equipment within the home, with others insisting on greater security precautions and restrictions on use.

It seems that the message regarding insurance is hitting home however, 17% of the golfers surveyed thought that they should be insured but hadn’t made arrangements yet, while just 9% didn’t see the point in golf equipment insurance, an opinion likely to change should they be the victim of theft in the future.

Golfshield clearly have an interest in these figures, “It’s about raising awareness of the dangers that golfers face and the insurance options they have. We’ve always taken the view to help not sell and try to educate golfers to the risks they face whether insured or not,” says Giles Rees, Marketing Director

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Notes to editors:

Survey was conducted via an online poll on a leading independent golf site
Respondants chose from 4 answers to the question ‘Is your golf equipment insured?’
1773 votes were placed
44% said they had their golf equipment insured with a specialist provider
30% said they had their golf equipment insured on their home contents policy
17% said they were not insured but really should get cover
9% did not see the point in golf insurance

Golfshield’s insurance policies provide cover against theft, loss and accidental damage with in vehicle cover as standard. They have a zero excess on theft and accidental damage claims. Third party liability is included and cover will cost no more than £45.

Web address: www.golfshield.co.uk
Callcentre: 02476 851000

Golfshield was launched in 2007 – the most recent in a line of specialist insurance products from Pavilion following the launch in 1997 of their musical instrument insurance. Part of Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd, Golfshield is based in Coventry, and has over 80% of its customers transacting all aspects of their policy management on line, backed up by a call centre. Other products include camera insurance, PDA insurance, laptop insurance, reenactor insurance and bicycle insurance.

The full range of Pavilion products can be found at www.pavilioninsurance.com.


Contact details:
Name: Giles Rees (Golfshield)
Tel: 02476 851027

Address: Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd
Pavilion House
Mercia Business Village
Westwood Business Park
Coventry
CV4 8HX