Nature and Forest Therapy Guides

INSURANCE

General Liability Insurance protects your business from third-party lawsuits alleging bodily injury or property damage. In the event of such a lawsuit, your General Liability policy can cover the cost of hiring an attorney to defend your business against those claims and can even pay damages or settlements for which your business is found responsible.

Many public lands require proof of insurance before they will allow you to guide on their land and apply for permits, MOU's or other agreements. At the bottom are templates for model release, participant agreement, and liability release. Some public/private lands will request you use their release forms.

Recommended* Insurance Providers by Region

*These are insurance providers that ANFT guides are using and recommend.

Asia-Oceania

New Zealand

Agent: Glenn Stone
Glenn Stone Insurance Ltd
NZ 500

$2MM public liability
Worldwide coverage except USA & Canada
gsidirect.co.nz

Australia

Europe

Portugal

Agent: Fortunata Reis
820€

P +351 214 871 461
freis@murcheseguros.pt

United Kingdom

Possibly coverage for France, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, The Netherlands, Malta, Gibraltar, & Republic of Ireland
www.balens.co.uk
£83.80

North America

Wellness Professional Liability Insurance & Business Tools
CLICK TO APPLY
$189
Student or Trainee
$219
Per Diem
working less than 10 hours/week
$289
Professional
working more than 10 hours/week

Guide Insurance for US Guides

Alternative Balance is a fast, affordable insurance program for your guiding business.

Alternative Balance Professional Group (ABPG) is a group of like-minded professionals in the health, beauty & wellness industries. With the power that comes with being part of a professional group like ABPG, you can get the best business insurance for hundreds less than through other insurance companies.

If you apply while you are a guide-in-practicum, then you can request the student/trainee discount of $189/year.

What you get:

  • $3mil in General & Professional Liability
  • $300k in Damage to Premises Rented
  • Coverage for all your services on ONE policy for ONE price
  • Member benefits, like discounts on business tools, a FREE member webpage, waivers and client intake forms, and more!
  • Personal support and 24/7 access to documents and your account online

You can sign up in less than 10 minutes whenever it's convenient for you - no waiting for a quote, and no hidden fees. Click here or on the image to get started!

NOTE: There is no category for guiding. AB suggests selecting coaching/wellness, energy work, and fitness. If you are a yoga instructor, herbalist, or other practitioner, you can bundle everything under this one policy.

Ontario

Agent: Lisa Deacon, CIP
Marsh Insurance Ltd.
P.O. Box 75, 197 Coleman Street,
Belleville, ON K8N 4Z9

P 613-969-7006 ext. 623
F 613-969-6578

British Columbia

Agent: Kevin Elder
Hillcrest Insurance

2, 216 4 Avenue, Box 2132
Strathmore AB T1P 1K1
P 403-934-3770

114 Main Street, Box 160
Rockyford AB T0J 2R0
P 403-934-3771

$270 + $50
Admin fee
$1,000,000
Medical Malpractice/CGL
$335 + $50
Admin fee
$2,000,000
Medical Malpractice/CGL
$378 + $50
Admin fee
$3,000,000
Medical Malpractice/CGL

Qualifications

  • Evidence of certification
  • Under $50K revenue
  • No claims
  • Up to 3 guides - $80 for each additional

Release Templates