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WHY LIABILITY INSURANCE?

Because of your operations, or actions, you are open for possible suit from Third Parties. You may not be liable but you will need to be defended in court. A liability policy pays for this defense as well as any costs found against you. Legal fees can be very expensive and this can be an affordable way to have them covered.

COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY

Limit - $2,000,000 inclusive

Covering all operations of the insured Association or League including Officers, Directors, Coaches, Volunteers, Players and Umpires, including the following extensions:

  • Premises Property and Operations
  • Blanket Contractual
  • Employees, Directors and Volunteers as Additional Insured
  • Non-Owned Automobile
    Products and Completed Operations
    Personal Injury (libel and slander)
    Cross Liability
    Occurrence Basis Property Damage

SPORTS INJURY AND DENTAL INSURANCE

Protection during games, practices, team travel. One plan covers all participants, managers, umpires and coaches throughout the entire season.
For each separate accident the Plan pays:

Up to $2,500 - For dental treatment resulting from injury to whole and sound natural teeth and received within 52 weeks of the accident.

Up to $10,000 - For cost of prescription drugs, ambulance, hospital services in excess of standard ward accommodations, physiotherapy, services of a chiropractor upon referral of a physician, private duty nurse (R.N.), crutches, splints, medical braces, trusses, incurred within 52 weeks of the accident. (Physio coverage $30.00 per visit up to 10 visits, braces or trusses up to $500.

Up to $20,000
In the event of loss of use of hands, arms or legs; Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia; Loss of Speech and Hearing of dismemberment occurring within 52 weeks of the accident (benefit, as scheduled).

$10,000 - In the event of accidental death occurring within 52 weeks of the accident:

  • Fracture Indemnity Benefit - From $50 - $500 paid for fracture of bone or bones.
  • Rehabilitation Indemnity Benefit - Up to $3,000 for special occupational training required due to an accident.
  • Tuition Fees Reimbursement - Up to $2,000 for tutorial services made necessary by post-accident confinement.
  • Emergency Transportation Benefit - Up to $50 for transportation from arena or field to nearest hospital or doctor’s office by taxi.
  • Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses Expense - Up to $100 for repair or replacement of eye glasses or contact lens when damage results from an accident which required the Insured Person to receive treatment by a physician.
  • Specialized Medical Treatment Transportation Benefit - Up to $150 for transportation cost to the nearest location to receive specialized treatment.
No limit to the number of accidents covered - per member or team.
The sport injury policy does not cover loss of income.
If you have a claim or there is an accident contact Softball Nova Scotia office.


Softball Nova Scotia Instructions for Insurance

  1. Obtain a SPORTS-CAN INSURANCE form through your coach or league official whichever is appropriate. Have this form completed by your doctor/dentist and send it in within 30 days. (These forms are available from Softball Nova Scotia. See number 7)
  2. If you have coverage through your employment or elsewhere, you must make your claim with that institution first. Your league’s accident policy is excess and only contributes after all other insurance available to you is exhausted.
  3. You must send this completed claim form within 30 days of your accident. Any invoices you have paid should be sent within 90 days of your accident. Failure to do so may lead to delays in processing your claim or rejection.
  4. Send your completed claim form to as noted procedure #7.
    Alfred J. Bell & Grant Ltd. Box 8, Halifax, N.S. B2J 2L4 Attn: Don Grant
  5. If you have any questions regarding your claim, please call Bell & Grant at 429-4150.
  6. If any portion of your form is incomplete or incorrect, your claim may be delayed or rejected.
  7. You may wish to deal with Softball Nova Scotia. If you require a claim form, call the Softball Nova Scotia at (902) 425-5454 extension 313 and we will mail you the appropriate form. Have it filled out and send it back to Softball Nova Scotia, 5516 Spring Garden Rd., 4th Floor, Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 1G6 It will be faxed it to the Insurance Company and they will deal with the insured.