athlete-insurance
Get protected.
Get back to sport.
Comprehensive cover for your sport, travel, equipment, and income—so nothing stands between you and your best performance.
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims Paid Fast, Within days
Covers 400+ sports
Backed by Leading Insurers:
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims paid fast, within days
UK-Based Sports Specialists
athlete-insurance
Get protected.
Get back to sport.
Comprehensive cover for your sport, travel, equipment, and income—so nothing stands between you and your best performance.
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims Paid Fast, Within days
Covers 400+ sports
Backed by Leading Insurers:
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims paid fast, within days
UK-Based Sports Specialists
athlete-insurance
Get protected.
Get back to sport.
Comprehensive cover for your sport, travel, equipment, and income—so nothing stands between you and your best performance.
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims Paid Fast, Within days
Covers 400+ sports
Backed by Leading Insurers:
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims paid fast, within days
UK-Based Sports Specialists
athlete-insurance
Get protected.
Get back to sport.
Comprehensive cover for your sport, travel, equipment, and income—so nothing stands between you and your best performance.
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims Paid Fast, Within days
Covers 400+ sports
Backed by Leading Insurers:
Cover Activated in Under 24 Hours
Trusted by 3,000+ Athletes & Clubs
Claims paid fast, within days
UK-Based Sports Specialists
Get My Free Quote
Get My Free Quote
How It Works?
How It Works?
01.
Fill a Few Quick Details Online
Fill a Few Quick Details Online
Tell us who you are, what you play and how to contact you.
Tell us who you are, what you play and how to contact you.
02.
Get a Call & Immediate Quote
Get a Call & Immediate Quote
One of our specialists will call you, match you with sport-specific cover from leading UK insurers, and walk you through your options.
One of our specialists will call you, match you with sport-specific cover from leading UK insurers, and walk you through your options.
03.
Activate Your Policy & Get Back to Sport
Activate Your Policy & Get Back to Sport
Put your cover in place and get back to focusing on your game with confidence.
Put your cover in place and get back to focusing on your game with confidence.
Trusted Partner
Why Athletes Choose SportShield
Why Athletes
Choose SportShield
UK-based Sport Specialist
UK-based Sport Specialist
Simple Digital Onboarding
Simple Digital Onboarding
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Cover for 400+ Sports
Cover for 400+ Sports
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
UK-based Sport Specialist
UK-based Sport Specialist
Simple Digital Onboarding
Simple Digital Onboarding
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Cover for 400+ Sports
Cover for 400+ Sports
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
UK-based Sport Specialist
UK-based Sport Specialist
Simple Digital Onboarding
Simple Digital Onboarding
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Trusted Insurers (MetLife, Zurich, Aviva,…)
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Fast Quotes, Instant Policies, Rapid Claims
Cover for 400+ Sports
Cover for 400+ Sports
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
Custom Plans for Every Athlete
Protection plans
What Your Cover Can Include
Guides & Tips
for Safer Sports
Choose the protection that matches your sport and risk level. Mix and match options to build your own shield.
Choose the protection that matches your sport and risk level. Mix and match options to build your own shield.
Accident & Private Medical
Get covered for unexpected injuries — from minor sprains to serious fractures.
Covers injuries during matches or training.
Covers injuries during matches or training.
Broken bones, hospital stays, dental injury
Broken bones, hospital stays, dental injury
Optional: Income protection while sidelined.
Optional: Income protection while sidelined.
Ideal for: weekend athletes, semi-pros, Club players, Youth Players
Sports Travel & Equipment
Comprehensive protection tools & athletes training or competing abroad.
Emergency medical and repatriation abroad
Emergency medical and repatriation abroad
Trip delays, cancellations, or curtailments
Trip delays, cancellations, or curtailments
Cover for loss, theft or accidental damage to your gear
Cover for loss, theft or accidental damage to your gear
Ideal for: Touring Athletes, Sport Travellers, Sports gear
Ideal for: touring athletes, international competitors, sport travellers
Ideal for: touring athletes, international competitors, adventure travellers
Public Liability & Indemnity
If your sport impacts others, get cover that backs you.
If your sport impact others, get cover that backs you.
Liability if anyone is accidentally injured during play
Liability if anyone is accidentally injured during play
Indemnity if coaching advice leads to a claim
Indemnity if coaching advice leads to a claim
Includes costs for legal fees and settlements
Includes costs for legal fees and settlements
Ideal for: coaches, personal trainers, referees, sparring
Life & Income Protection
Serious cover for life’s serious risks.
Lump-sum for permanent disability, injury, or death
Lump-sum for permanent disability, injury, or death
Optional loss-of-income if you’re sidelined
Optional loss-of-income if you’re sidelined
Secure cover for you and your family
Secure cover for you and your family
Ideal for: self-employed trainers, high-level athletes
Not sure what you need? Complete the form and our UK-based team will recommend the right options for your sport.
Not sure what you need? Complete the form and our UK-based team will recommend the right options for your sport.
Not sure what you need? Complete the form and our UK-based team will recommend the right options for your sport.
Accident & Private Medical
Get covered for unexpected injuries — from minor sprains to serious fractures.
Covers injuries during matches or training.
Broken bones, hospital stays, dental injury
Optional: Income protection while sidelined.
Ideal for: weekend athletes, semi-pros, Club players, Youth Players
Sports Travel & Equipment
Comprehensive protection tools & athletes training or competing abroad.
Emergency medical and repatriation abroad
Trip delays, cancellations, or curtailments
Cover for loss, theft or accidental damage to your gear
Ideal for: Touring Athletes, Sport Travellers, Sports gear
Public Liability & Indemnity
If your sport impacts others, get cover that backs you.
Liability if anyone is accidentally injured during play
Indemnity if coaching advice leads to a claim
Includes costs for legal fees and settlements
Ideal for: coaches, personal trainers, referees, sparring
Life & Income Protection
Serious cover for life’s serious risks.
Lump-sum for permanent disability, injury, or death
Optional loss-of-income if you’re sidelined
Secure cover for you and your family
Ideal for: self-employed trainers, high-level athletes
FAQs
Quick FAQs
Quick FAQs
Got more questions?
Request your free quote and one of our specialists
will answer any questions by phone or email.
I play semi-pro / get match fees – am I still eligible?
I play semi-pro / get match fees – am I still eligible?
I play semi-pro / get match fees – am I still eligible?
I play semi-pro / get match fees – am I still eligible?
I have the NHS and travel insurance – why do I need this?
NHS is essential, but it doesn’t pay you if you can’t work, and standard travel insurance often excludes competitive sport. We fill that gap – from injury payments and dental trauma to income protection and specialist sports travel cover
I have the NHS and travel insurance – why do I need this?
NHS is essential, but it doesn’t pay you if you can’t work, and standard travel insurance often excludes competitive sport. We fill that gap – from injury payments and dental trauma to income protection and specialist sports travel cover
I have the NHS and travel insurance – why do I need this?
NHS is essential, but it doesn’t pay you if you can’t work, and standard travel insurance often excludes competitive sport. We fill that gap – from injury payments and dental trauma to income protection and specialist sports travel cover
I have the NHS and travel insurance – why do I need this?
NHS is essential, but it doesn’t pay you if you can’t work, and standard travel insurance often excludes competitive sport. We fill that gap – from injury payments and dental trauma to income protection and specialist sports travel cover
How fast can my cover start and how are claims paid?
How fast can my cover start and how are claims paid?
How fast can my cover start and how are claims paid?
How fast can my cover start and how are claims paid?
Play Confidently On or Off the Field
Don’t wait for an injury to find out you’re not covered. Build your SportShield today and keep your game moving.
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Play Confidently On or Off the Field
Don’t wait for an injury to find out you’re not covered. Build your SportShield today and keep your game moving.
Sport
Shield
SportShield is the UK’s specialist sports insurance intermediary — trusted by athletes, teams and clubs to keep you in the game.
Quick Links
© 2025 SportShield. Copyright reserved.
Play Confidently On or Off the Field
Don’t wait for an injury to find out you’re not covered. Build your SportShield today and keep your game moving.
Sport
Shield
SportShield is the UK’s specialist sports insurance intermediary — trusted by athletes, teams and clubs to keep you in the game.
Quick Links
Newsletter
London, UK
Tel: 03301225616
Email: team@sportshield.co.uk
© 2025 SportShield. Copyright reserved.
Play Confidently On or Off the Field
Don’t wait for an injury to find out you’re not covered. Build your SportShield today and keep your game moving.
Sport
Shield
SportShield is the UK’s specialist sports insurance intermediary — trusted by athletes, teams and clubs to keep you in the game.
Quick Links
© 2025 SportShield. Copyright reserved.