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Hiscox Risk Academy

Free risk management support for clubs and leagues

Eligible clubs and leagues that purchased the National Game Insurance Scheme liability insurance (Countycover Plus policy) can access the Hiscox Risk Academy (HRA) at no extra cost.

Provided by Hiscox, the liability insurers to the NGIS, the HRA is an online platform designed to help clubs and leagues manage risk with greater confidence. It gives officials, employees and volunteers access to practical tools, training and expert support to help keep organisations safer, more efficient and better organised throughout the season.

Learn, Manage, Protect

It is a legal requirement for clubs and leagues to have health and safety measures in place. This facility can help you provide training, maintain risk maintenance logs, accident book entries, and health and safety policies that will provide strong support in defending your club or league in the event of a liability claim being made against you.

Training

A library of IOSH approved eLearning, including Health and Safety, wellbeing/neurodiverse, Martyn's Law, Cyber and HR training.

Templates

A portfolio of document templates, including health and safety policies, risk assessments and guidance documents.

Assessments

Access to online risk assessment tools for the workforce for risk areas such as display screen equipment, driving, homeworking, new and expectant mothers.

Experts

Access to free bespoke guidance and advice from professional experts, as required.

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The Hiscox Risk Academy (HRA) is a free online risk management platform that helps clubs and leagues strengthen day-to-day risk management, governance and record keeping.

Designed to support busy volunteers and club officials, it brings together training, templates, risk assessment tools and practical guidance in one place. Whether you are reviewing procedures ahead of the season, managing ongoing health and safety responsibilities or looking to improve internal processes, the HRA can help you save time and build better habits across your organisation.

Running a club or league involves more than organising fixtures and training sessions. There is also a responsibility to help provide a safe environment for players, volunteers, officials, spectators and the wider public.

The HRA can support clubs and leagues by helping them to:

  • manage risk more consistently
  • keep important records in one place
  • access practical health and safety guidance
  • support better governance and oversight
  • maintain documents that may help demonstrate the controls they have in place if an incident or claim arises

It is a practical resource for clubs and leagues that want to be better prepared, reduce administrative pressure, and strengthen their overall approach to risk management.

Training

Access a library of IOSH approved eLearning, including topics such as:

  • health and safety
  • wellbeing and neurodiversity
  • Martyn’s Law
  • cyber
  • HR training
Documents and templates

Use a range of practical materials to support club operations, including:

  • health and safety policies
  • risk assessment templates
  • guidance documents
  • supporting materials for everyday risk management
Assessments

Access online assessment tools for a range of workplace and people-related risk areas, such as:

  • display screen equipment
  • driving
  • homeworking
  • new and expectant mothers
Ask the Expert

Get access to professional support from health, safety and fire experts, helping clubs and leagues find practical guidance when needed.

Records and reporting

Use the platform to support better record keeping, helping clubs maintain logs, training records and other key documentation more efficiently.

For many clubs and leagues, time and resource are limited. The HRA is designed to make risk management more manageable by bringing key tools and support together in one place.

This can help clubs and leagues:

  • replace or reduce reliance on outdated systems
  • improve efficiency for volunteers and administrators
  • keep training and compliance activity better organised
  • build a clearer audit trail
  • strengthen claims defensibility through improved documentation and record keeping

In short, it helps clubs spend less time chasing paperwork and more time focusing on running the game.

The Hiscox Risk Academy is available at no extra cost to clubs and leagues who purchase Countycover Plus via County FA affiliation as part of the National Game Insurance Scheme.

If your organisation is eligible, you can create your main club access and start using the platform online.

Getting started is simple.

To register for the first time you will need your NGIS liability insurance policy number handy. This can be found on the liability insurance documentation you were issued with upon affiliation to your County FA, provided you opted to purchase the 'Countycover Plus' policy.

riskacademy.hiscox.co.uk/NGIS

Good risk management supports stronger clubs.

  • From pre-season planning through to day-to-day operations, the Hiscox Risk Academy gives clubs and leagues practical support to help them manage risk, protect people and stay better organised throughout the season.
  • With free access included for eligible clubs and leagues, it is a valuable part of the wider support available through the NGIS.

Register to access Hiscox Risk Academy

PLEASE NOTE: To register for the first time you will need your NGIS liability insurance policy number. This can be found on the liability insurance documentation you were issued with upon affiliation to your County FA, provided you opted to purchase the 'Countycover Plus' policy.

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