Protect your mobile or freelance business with instant cover from Salon Gold
Get a QuoteOur self-employed insurance is designed for mobile and freelance professionals. Our standard policy automatically includes the following covers, all of which (excluding financial loss) offer a limit of £3 million per claim, which can be increased to £5 million if required.
* Please note that your mobile and freelance policy will include either treatment risk or malpractice cover, whichever is the most appropriate for your profession.
You can also add any of these optional covers to your policy if you choose to:
Insurance provided by a Standard & Poor’s A (Strong) rated insurer.
We’ve been working with businesses like yours for over 40 years.
Tailor-made insurance policies, made for specialists, by specialists.
We cover different sectors including the hair and beauty sector, health & fitness, counselling & coaching and holistic & complementary therapy. We also cover teachers and students.
Freelance HubRunning a mobile business or working as a freelancer is an exciting venture, allowing you to operate independently and take full control of your livelihood. However, going solo is not without its risks. Whether you travel to your clients, rent a chair in a salon, or work from home, you’ll need comprehensive insurance to ensure that your company is kept financially protected from accidents, property damage and more.
Salon Gold offers a mobile and freelance insurance policy that covers all bases, and can be adapted to fit the specific needs of your business. We provide insurance for a range of professions in the holistic therapy, fitness, hairdressing, and health and beauty sectors. At Salon Gold we believe that buying the right insurance should be simple and stress-free so join our community today to get the specialist cover your business deserves. Whether you’re a freelance fitness instructor or a mobile make-up artist, we have the perfect policy for you.
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Application of tooth jewellery | Yes | No |
| Cutting and shaping of nails including application of acrylic coatings | Yes | No |
| Ear piercing by gun and stud method* | Yes | No |
| Eyebrow treatments including plucking, shaping, tinting, threading, waxing, HD Brows, henna and lamination* | Yes | No |
| Eyelash treatments including tinting, lifting, perming and applying false eyelashes* | Yes | No |
| False eyelashes, including semi-permanent eyelash extensions | Yes | No |
| Special treatment of hair including chemical straightening conditioning treatments | Yes | No |
| Tinting, dyeing, bleaching or permanent waving of hair | Yes | No |
| Use of cut throat razors, hair clippers and trimmers | Yes | No |
| Use of electrical equipment such as tongs, curlers or straighteners | Yes | No |
| Washing, styling, cutting, application of hair extensions and drying of hair | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Use of cut throat razors, hair clippers and trimmers | Yes | No |
| Washing, styling, cutting and drying of hair | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Application of nail art | Yes | No |
| Application of nail extensions and nail coatings including varnishes and coatings cured using a UV or LED lamp* | Yes | No |
| Cutting and shaping of nails | Yes | No |
| Manicures and pedicures including paraffin wax | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Camouflage makeup | Yes | No |
| Day makeup | Yes | No |
| Evening makeup | Yes | No |
| Fashion makeup | Yes | No |
| Media makeup | Yes | No |
| Stage makeup | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis of scalp and or hair disorders and the non-medical treatment of those maladies | Yes | No |
| The blending/mixing of proprietary brands only | Yes | No |
| The use of ultra violet, infra red or high frequency to assist in the treatment | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Face painting* | Yes | No |
| Glitter tattoos* | Yes | No |
| Hair braiding* | Yes | No |
| Henna body art* | Yes | No |
| Nail cutting, shaping, varnishing, nail art, nail extensions and coatings cured using a UV or LED lamp* | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Case study work | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Yes | No |
| Acupuncture* | No | Yes |
| Alexander Technique | Yes | No |
| Aromatherapy | Yes | No |
| Auricular Acupuncture* | No | Yes |
| Ayurveda | Yes | No |
| Baby Massage Instructor* | Yes | No |
| Bach and Australian Bush Flower Remedies | Yes | No |
| Colonic Hydrotherapy* | No | Yes |
| Colour Therapy | Yes | No |
| Craniosacral Therapy | Yes | No |
| Crystal Healing /Therapy | Yes | No |
| Cupping* | No | Yes |
| Flower Essence Therapy | Yes | No |
| Healing | Yes | No |
| Herbalism (Western) | Yes | No |
| Homeopathy | Yes | No |
| Hopi Ear Candles | Yes | No |
| Hypnotherapy* | Yes | No |
| Iridology | Yes | No |
| Kinesiology | Yes | No |
| Light Touch Therapy | Yes | No |
| Magnetic Therapy | Yes | No |
| Massage | Yes | No |
| Moxibustion* | No | Yes |
| Nutritional Therapy/Medicine | Yes | No |
| Reflexology | Yes | No |
| Reiki | Yes | No |
| Shiatsu | Yes | No |
| Thai Massage | Yes | No |
| Yoga Teaching/Therapy | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Diet and Nutrition Advice | Yes | No |
| Healthy Eating Advice* | Yes | No |
| Nutritional Therapy/Medicine | Yes | No |
| Vitamin Therapy | Yes | No |
| Weight Management Consultant* | Yes | No |
| Whole Food Therapy | Yes | No |
| Descriptions of cover | Automatic | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling* | Yes | No |
| Counselling Supervision* | Yes | No |
| Psychotherapeutic Counselling | Yes | No |
| Psychotherapy* | Yes | No |
Find out which insurance policy is right for your business.
Are you a Student?
Do you own or manage a salon or business premises that allows access to the public (excluding salons based at home)?
Based on the information provided we would suggest our Complete Salon/Business Package to correctly insure your public liability.
Get a quoteAre you employed by a salon or business owner?
Their insurance should cover you as an employee so based on the information provided we would only suggest our Freelance/Mobile/Self-Employed policy if you do your own private work.
Get a quoteDo you rent a chair in a salon or work on a freelance or mobile basis in the hair, beauty, holistic, or fitness sector?
Based on the information provided we would suggest our Freelance/Mobile/Self-Employed policy which will cover you to work anywhere in the UK.
Get a quoteDo customers visit you at home for their therapy or treatment?
Based on the information provided we would suggest our Freelance/Mobile/Self-Employed policy and include our “Business at Home” extension.
Get a quoteBased on the information provided we would suggest our Freelance/Mobile/Self-Employed policy which will cover you to work anywhere in the UK.
Get a quoteIf you work mobile or freelance in the Mobile and Freelance sector, our specialist policies provide all the cover you need at some of the best prices around.
Freelance coversThe Salon Gold policy will provide cover for a wide range of treatments as standard providing all treatments are carried out by a trained and qualified operative.
Treatment pageDo you own or lease a salon? Our salon insurance packages provide some of the widest covers available.
Salon coversMobile and freelance insurance is essential when you work independently, because without an employer who would normally organise appropriate cover, it falls on you to protect your business before something goes wrong. If you don’t have adequate insurance, you may find yourself struggling financially if you have to pay out for unexpected damages, losses or legal fees, such as damaged equipment or an accidental injury inflicted on a client. Mobile and freelance insurance is essential when you work independently, because without an employer who would normally organise appropriate cover, it falls on you to protect your business before something goes wrong. If you don’t have adequate insurance, you may find yourself struggling financially if you have to pay out for unexpected damages, losses or legal fees, such as damaged equipment or an accidental injury inflicted on a client.
The cost of your mobile and freelance insurance will depend on the extent of cover you require. You may need a few of our optional covers on top of our automatic package. However, our premium cover starts at as little as £40.34 per year, including public, product and professional treatment risk liability cover of up to £3 million, £10,000 financial loss cover, and insurance premium tax and admin charges. This is an annual fee for all of our customers unless you add extra covers, as these are priced separately.
The best way to keep any legal recourse at bay is to plan appropriately and take precautions before carrying out any work. For instance, to avoid an accident occurring to one of your clients, such as tripping over an exposed electrical wire, ensure your workspace is kept neat and tidy. You should also carry out risk assessments where necessary, listing anything that could cause injury or harm to you and others while you work. This will help you identify the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your clients. Keeping a record of your clients and their personal information is also a good idea, as this will help if you need to make a claim.