Specialist Insurance & Financial Services

Locum Cover

Staff absence can cause major financial strain on a veterinary practice. So, if you or a member of your practice becomes incapacitated, how would the business continue to cope with its ongoing financial commitments?

Our Practice Absence Insurance policy is exclusive for practices with a BVA member as a principal or partner. In the event that you need to employ a locum vet it offers financial support when you need it most. Unlike Income Protection, which compensates for a loss of personal earnings, Practice Absence Insurance can provide financial assistance with locum costs or simply the day-to-day expenses of the business should you, your partners or staff become unable to work.

Typical expenses may include:

 

The costs of employing a Locum
Vet Salaries and wages
Overtime / Extended Surgery Hours
Equipment rental
Utility bills (electricity, water etc.)
Rent / Loan payments

Following a claim the weekly benefit can be used to cover the cost of any practice overheads and the benefits can continue for up to 52 weeks.

Our Practice Absence Insurance is an all-encompassing policy, which can offer protection to all participating principals and partners as well as any other member of the practice.

Key features and Benefits of Practice Absence Insurance:
Cover for sickness and accident
Weekly benefit ranging from £400 to £2500 per week
Low cost – from only £4 per week
Benefit payable for up to 52 weeks
14 or 28 day deferred period - Other options available upon request
Optional lump sum benefit for death or permanent incapacity
Optional 10 interest free monthly instalments

To view the keyfacts, premiums and application form, please click here.