liability insurance

[Sandyolmt]

My liability insurance has just expired with the AMTA, but I do not want to go with them this time. What other options are there?

[sagetherapist]

Look at www.massagemag.com. They have a good policy with Jones & Mitchell. If you just want insurance, but don't need an affiliation, etc, they are great.
Jill/Sagetherapist

[Sandyolmt]

Hi Jill, so nice to hear from you. I have actually gone with that company before the AMTA. I could not remember the name, and I think that's it. Thanks so much. Hope business and family are well Happy 2006!

[JMcColleyLMT]

I have ABMP and like it so far, havn't had any problems yet, also haven't even had it for a year yet.
Get a lot of free stuff, massage mag, free e-mail, and free web site which i am still working with, they get back to you quick if you have any questions... and a free site to get your name out there if someone is looking for a MT.

Hope this helps... www.abmp.com

~Jennifer McColley LMT

[RelaxandRejuvenate]

Most of the discount policies charge $20+ for each Additional Insured.

If you work for several places, or change jobs often, it will be cheaper in the long run to go with ABMP

[Alabaster]

Hi there,
In the past, I had insurance through the AMTA. I really liked everything that came along with it and would love to go back however, I need coverage for my infrared sauna. The AMTA does not yet provide coverage for this. When I bought my infrared sauna I switched my liability insurance over to IMA Group, they charge $199. I was recently informed that they no longer cover stone massage, which I include in every massage. So now, I am looking for liability insurance which covers massage, infrared sauna, and hot stones. This has not been easy. The American Massage Council is saying they will have this in Feb. for an additional charge but I am unsure they will complete everything in time for me to be covered. I need to renew by Feb. 1st and really dislike signing up when they cannot gaurantee coverage. Their prices are good if you do not need infrared or stone coverage. It cost $149 to cover your business and property. ABMP sounds really good, but they do not cover the sauna as of yet. If anyone knows of any liability insurance that covers massage, infrared sauna, and hot stones, please let me know who they are! Thanks

[JLWmassage]

I just joined

Hands on Trade

[ALMT]

Too late for your decision, but as of this writing, ABMP now covers hot stones and cupping. No mention of sauna...

[JasonE]

Too late for your decision, but as of this writing, ABMP now covers hot stones and cupping. No mention of sauna...

These are also covered by AMTA.

[tflores21]

IMA (International Massage Association) covers FIR sauna! I just called and verified.

[JLWmassage]

http://www.massageliabilityinsurancegroup.com/

This is a new one through Massage Mag.

[Timedess]

I recently found out that ABMP offers a spouse discount of $70 off if both spouses are members. This came as a very nice surprise for us, as we both had to renew this year during a somewhat touchy financial circumstance! ABMP also covers equine massage, in case anyone ever wonders. Until the value of the horse gets "up into the millions", I've been told.

[Taoist]

I recently found out that ABMP offers a spouse discount of $70 off if both spouses are members. This came as a very nice surprise for us, as we both had to renew this year during a somewhat touchy financial circumstance! ABMP also covers equine massage, in case anyone ever wonders. Until the value of the horse gets "up into the millions", I've been told.

Does that still apply if one spouse is getting the student rate?

[JasonE]

IMA (International Massage Association) covers FIR sauna! I just called and verified.

IMA is going out of business. Do NOT try to get coverage with them. Details here: http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/a ... p?id=14284

[tflores21]

Yes, IMA is out. Now I'm trying to find coverage for my far infrared sauna.

[LMTyogini]

I went with the Massage mag liability insurance because they also cover my yoga classes I also verified with that they do cover Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy which is one of my primary modalities. It cost me $10 extra dollars per additional insured. By far the best option for me since I don't need an extra insurance to cover teaching yoga anymore.

[Nordic1]

http://www.massageliabilityinsurancegroup.com/

This is a new one through Massage Mag.

Thanks for posting this link. My IMA liability insurance expires next month and I decided to get get a new policy with Massage Magazine Insurance Plus.

[JasonE]

Yes, IMA is out. Now I'm trying to find coverage for my far infrared sauna.

Have you tried contacting the FIR sauna manufacturers/distributors about where you can find appropriate liability coverage? You could also contact your business liability insurance agent for guidance.

[JLWmassage]

http://www.massageliabilityinsurancegroup.com/

This is a new one through Massage Mag.

I thought I would let you all know that Massage Magazine called me to that me for posting this link here. So I though it was really great for them to take the time to do that

[Pete]

my lawyer advised me not to carry insurance.

Don't have much except house which can't be touched.

If have nothing, lawyers get nothing so don't take cases.

Know a few docs that are also going this way

Good luck with that - I'll keep my ABMP coverage current.

[Pete]

But again, lawyers take cases not to benefit the client, but to make money.

Isn't that the same reason why everyone works? (Unless of course you're independently wealthy...)

[Timedess]

I recently found out that ABMP offers a spouse discount of $70 off if both spouses are members. This came as a very nice surprise for us, as we both had to renew this year during a somewhat touchy financial circumstance! ABMP also covers equine massage, in case anyone ever wonders. Until the value of the horse gets "up into the millions", I've been told.

Does that still apply if one spouse is getting the student rate?

So sorry! I missed this question...

No, I do not believe that discount applies if one spouse has only the student membership. I did not discover the spousal discount until after we were both out of school, so was not in that position. Sorry!

[JLWmassage]

http://www.alternativebalance.net

Here is another place I found today

[JLWmassage]

http://www.iambiz.com/insurance.html

I found this one today