One of the trending topics on my travels this year for Cricket Yorkshire has been land ownership and the restrictions imposed on cricket clubs. In this article with Howden, our insurance partner, we’ll look at some of the issues relating to leases that may affect clubs, as well as their insurance. (This is a general […]
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Club cricket insurance: Q&A with Colin from Howden
For our partnership with Howden, we’re addressing some common and trending questions that affect cricket clubs, their members and visitors. Answers are by Colin Mico, Head of Recreational Clubs for Howden, who has in-depth knowledge of the game as a player, coach and Cricket Development Officer for Caterham CC in Surrey. 📸 Images of grounds […]
Cricket club insurance: How to get the best cover
Cricket club insurance For a number of years now, Cricket Yorkshire has partnered with Howden to provide advice and support on club cricket insurance. Insurance is not a seasonal thing when you are involved with running a cricket club. There are responsibilities, risks and quite a bit of scenario planning to have comprehensive cover. That […]
How to stay on the front foot against underinsurance
In this update with Howden, the ECB’s cricket insurance partner for the recreational game, we share advice on avoiding underinsurance. Whatever time of year your cricket club insurance policy renews, it needs careful thought. On a long list of tasks for volunteers, it might feel like the short straw but this is absolutely vital to […]
Cricket leagues evolve as volunteers feel the pressure
In this content collaboration with Howden, the ECB’s official insurance partner for the recreational game, we discuss the changing face of grassroots cricket. There is the evolution of cricket leagues, how they’re structured and the reasons behind that. Tied into this debate are pressures on volunteers at leagues and clubs, allied with the flashpoints that […]
Autumn cricket insurance advice for cricket clubs
In this update from Howden, the ECB’s cricket insurance partner for the recreational game, we share advice for clubs prepping for the off-season. The arrival of Storm Lilian – in August, for goodness sake – was a reminder that change is coming. It ripped off giant tree branches opposite Cricket Yorkshire HQ and lobbed them […]
Insurance: Play it safe with your cricket club
With over 700 cricket clubs on their books, Howden is well placed to offer insurance advice to those in recreational cricket. The ECB’s approved broker offers a personalised service, carefully assessing each club’s circumstances. In this article, there’s advice on getting insurance for the first time, renewing and what to look out for to ensure […]