Important information for all cricket clubs from ExtraCover Insurance

Picking up a cricket ball will evoke many fond memories but this five-and-a-half-ounce weapon also reminds us that ultimately, this can be a risky sport

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Cricket clubs are the beating heart of local communities and a hotbed of activity throughout the summer months.

Picking up a cricket ball will evoke many fond memories but this five-and-a-half-ounce weapon also reminds us that ultimately, this can be a risky sport.

When you then consider the thousands of pounds worth of clubhouses and changing-room equipment the game involves, and the unpredictable British weather that affects our grounds, ensuring your club is properly insured is a no-brainer. 

With this in mind, we caught up with Marshall Wooldridge, who run the country’s most popular cricket club insurance scheme, ExtraCover.

Group managing director Geoff Kirk spoke fondly about his team’s passion for cricket and their experience in our summer sport.

"Our scheme at Marshall Wooldridge goes back nearly 50 years. Many of our employees are keen cricketers who love talking to clubs on a daily basis," he said.

"We work with all cricket clubs – whether they are small village teams or larger organisations, in addition to club associations, boards and leagues. The big news here is that we’ve recently partnered with Covéa Insurance who have just won General Insurer of the Year (British Insurance Awards) – a fantastic company who share our passion for cricket. All of our existing clients and the new clubs that join us can rest assured that our dedicated and enthusiastic team will have you covered."

Nicki Crabb, head of SME and schemes operations at Covéa Insurance echoes Kirk's comments, highlighting their vast experience of over 50 years in the writing of club and sports club insurance and providing symmetry with Marshall Wooldridge and the ExtraCover scheme, while enhancing the cover provided.

To illustrate the experience on hand, Crabb revealed that Covéa’s lead underwriter is the secretary of a cricket club in Kent and "is really excited in working on the ExtraCover scheme". When your insurer is personally dedicated to cricket, you are going to be in safe hands.

Not only do Covéa boast Insurer of the Year, they have also scooped up the same title at the British Claims Awards, underlining why the partnership between Marshall Wooldridge and Covéa should be the right choice for your club, guaranteeing you your rights. 

Imran Khan is Group Broking Manager for Marshall Wooldridge. He has 16 years in the industry, enjoying experience both as a broker and underwriter, meaning he "sees things from both sides".

He is proud to work for a company that gives back to its roots. "We are also running a cricket development fund for amateur cricket clubs and junior leagues across the country to assist in preserving the future of grassroots cricket, so players can continue to play the game that they love," he says.

Warming to his theme, Khan switches from the future to the now – articulating that March is the key time for insurance renewals for clubs up and down the country.

He explains exactly what clubs should do to ensure they are protected for 2022 and beyond.

"When your renewal docs come through, its really important to review them. It might be that a club has invested in new ground equipment or nets and they need to be included in the cover. For peace of mind, go to our website marshallwooldridge.com or call our freephone number on 0800 289 301 and you will be put directly in touch with our dedicated team.

"[It's] worth noting that all policy holders that renew will go into a draw to win £500 of coaching equipment – so get your renewals in early and your name in the hat!"

For more on Marshall Wooldridge and the ExtraCover scheme, visit the Marshall Wooldride website by clicking here or call 0800 289 301.