Insurance

Risk management is a vital business concern for salon owners. Tanning salon insurance is about much more than providing a certificate of coverage to a landlord – it’s a policy of protection for the unexpected: trips and falls, theft, fire, crime and more. Several reputable insurance agencies specifically serve the indoor tanning industry; shop wisely and take the time to investigate the companies’ ratings and reputations.


  • Starting, Ending – and Personally Extending – Your Insurance Policy: Best Practices
    When it comes to starting, expanding – or even selling – your business, figuring out the insurance may be one of many things on your “to do” list. However, in order to be fully covered in the event of a loss, salon owners should prioritize insurance ...More
    May 13, 2010 Jenny Bortman
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Insurtec Co-Hosts Charity Fishing Fundraiser
    The 6th Annual “Fishing For a Cure” Buddy Bass Tournament, held April 24 in Rich Hill, Mo., raised more than $1,000 in the fight against cystic fibrosis, a deadly genetic disease. Despite a steady rain through much of the morning, 15 teams were entered in this ...More
    April 30, 2010
    Posted in News
  • Obamacare Is Not Good for Many Salon Owners
    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act are still receiving high praises from President Obama – although as more business owners become aware of the laws’ provisions, public skepticism is on the rise. ...More
    April 29, 2010
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • What keeps tanning salon owners awake at night?
    There’s no doubt that running your own business is very risky. But is the saying true: “Greater risk equals greater rewards”? The day you sign your tenant lease agreement, you open yourself, or your legal entity, to greater exposure. However, with the ...More
    April 8, 2010 Jenny Bortman
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Help Protect Your Tanning Salon from Theft
    Most tanning salons are located in well-lit shopping centers, but no business is immune to crime. Of course it’s easy to think, “My business won’t get broken into,” “My clients won’t take items off the counter,” “My employees ...More
    March 4, 2010 Jenny Bortman
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Busy Season - Is Your Tanning Salon Insurance Enough?
    Busy season – if it hasn’t hit your town yet, it will soon. This is the time of year we all wait for – hoping and gearing up for a bigger and better year.Of course, every salon should have their “regulars.” No matter what the season, they come ...More
    February 4, 2010
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Professional Liability – Vital Insurance Coverage for Tanning Salon Owners
    One key aspect associated with owning or managing a profitable business is securing proper insurance coverage. The multiple liability exposures unique to the indoor tanning industry create an uncommon need for certain coverages, one of which is Professional Liability ...More
    December 24, 2009 Jenny Bortman
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Tips To Keep Your Business Out Of Trouble
    Many aspects of running a salon stay in the forefront of good business practices: making sure you educate customers, keeping your equipment in good working order, and managing your employees, to name a few. However, there are countless other areas – if not tended to ...More
    November 2, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Looking Fit Fact Book
    IntroductionThe Indoor Tanning MarketState of the IndustryThe Looking Fit BrandsChapter 1: The Tanning ProcessUltraviolet LightThe Tanning ProcessSkin TypingPhotosensitivityTanning While PregnantProtective EyewearChapter 2: Tanning Equipment and LampsTanning ...More
    August 10, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Woman’s Tweet Earns Her $50K Defamation Lawsuit
    This might make you think twice before complaining about the meal you just had at the fancy new restaurant in your town, or accusing the landscapers of not fulfilling their end of a contract.Chicago resident Amanda Bonnen recently tweeted "@JessB123 You should just come ...More
    July 31, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations