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Since 1982, James Hallam has helped beauty therapists across the UK get the insurance they need at a competitive price. We can help you whether you run a single salon or a chain of salons, and we can also help you get specialist cover if you are a freelance or mobile beauty therapist.
What is Beauty Therapist insurance?
This is specialist insurance cover for beauty therapists of all kinds, to cover you for the unique risks associated with helping people look and feel beautiful. This can include cover for everyday risks, such as accidentally losing or damaging your kit or equipment. You can also get dedicated cover for more serious risks, such as a customer experiencing an adverse reaction to your treatment.
You may need additional treatment risks cover if you offer certain specialist treatments, including microblading, dermaplaning, micropigmentation, electrolysis, and so on.
As a beauty therapist, you will work very closely with your customers, often administering highly specialised and delicate treatments. No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen. And if they do, it can lead to disputes, reputational damages, and costly legal fees and compensation payments.
Comprehensive beauty therapist insurance can give you full cover should a client ever make a claim against you, for whatever reason. Also bear in mind that, if you employ any staff in your salon or beauty parlour, then you have a legal requirement to get employer’s liability insurance.
Public liability insurance is essential for all kinds of beauty therapists. Think of all the things that could go wrong in your line of work: A customer could fall ill, or suffer an allergic reaction, as a result of your treatment. Or they could slip, trip, or fall while visiting your salon or beauty parlour. A client could even raise a formal complaint if they are dissatisfied with your work, and this dispute could escalate into a legal claim.
If a customer ever makes a claim against you, for whatever reason, then public liability insurance will cover your legal fees, along with any compensation they may be due.
Depending on the specific services and procedures you provide, you may need specialist treatment risk insurance on top of your public liability insurance.
If you are a mobile or freelance beauty therapist, your public liability insurance can cover you for anything accidents that may occur while you are visiting a customer in their home. For example, if you accidentally spill a bottle of oil or varnish on the customer’s carpet, your insurance could cover the costs of cleaning or repairs.
At James Hallam, we know that no two beauty therapists are ever quite the same. This is why we will take the time to get to know you, your business, and the specific services and treatments you provide. This means we will be able to help you find the specialist cover you need at the best price.
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