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The ins and outs of health and well-being insurance coverage

Managing the risks associated with health and beauty service providers.

By Patricia Harman | Updated on October 28, 2014

When it comes to health, beauty and well-being coverage, two of the major clients that fall into this area are day spas and medical spas. Others may include fitness and personal trainers, therapists, cosmetologists, and hair stylists. The risk and coverage issues may be similar to those found in other businesses, and some are completely unique to these specialties.

The coverage required for these types of businesses depends in large part to their risk management strategy, explains Alicia Cardinale, underwriting leader for allied health with Hiscox. Because many of the individuals who work in these establishments are independent contractors, they frequently carry their own insurance and may not need to be included on the employing entity’s policy as insureds.

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