Pattern Insurance and Upper Hand have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering seamless access to accident and registration cancellation insurance for parents and athletes involved in sports.
The collaboration is motivated by a shared goal of enhancing customer experience and mitigating risks associated with youth sports participation.
By integrating insurance offerings into Upper Hand’s booking platform, the partnership aims to provide comprehensive protection for sports participants during the registration process.
Kevin Maccauley, CEO of Upper Hand, stated, “Through our partnership with Pattern Insurance, we’re not only ensuring that parents can enrol their children in sports with confidence but also providing risk mitigation for our sports organisations from potential revenue loss due to unforeseen registration cancellations. This integration of accident and registration insurance into our platform exemplifies Upper Hand’s commitment to providing a comprehensive safety net for our entire sports community.”
Upper Hand is a leading provider of sports management solutions, serving millions of athletes and thousands of sports organisations worldwide.
Their platform offers a suite of tools for managing memberships, staff, facility rescheduling, retail, video analysis, and registrations.
With the integration of Pattern Insurance’s products, Upper Hand now extends its services to include real-time accident and registration protection specifically tailored for athletes participating in various activities.
Grant Baker, Head of Partnerships at Pattern Insurance added, “Upper Hand has been one of our favourite clients to integrate with to date. They are constantly improving their platform and tech to best serve their clients and businesses. We see our coverages becoming more widely available to parents and athletes in order to mitigate the financial risks that come with youth sports. Upper Hand has been an innovative force for the industry and we are beyond thankful to be working alongside their team.”
The move signifies a significant step forward in revolutionising the sports insurance landscape, offering enhanced protection and peace of mind for parents, athletes, and sports organisations alike.
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