I’m an IKO Instructor working independently or for a non-IKO school. Am I covered?
Not yet. Professional liability insurance is only valid when teaching within an official IKO Center.
To get covered, simply join or create an IKO Center (available from Level 2). Once affiliated, your Plus or Premium membership activates your professional liability coverage—so you can teach with confidence.
Will I receive a plastic card with my credentials on, or will it be 100% digital?
Your IKO membership is proof of your enrolment in the insurance plan. You will not receive a separate insurance card or digital certificate.
I only work a few months a year and the fee feels a bit high. I don’t want to lose my IKO Instructor status—what can I do?
You can choose the Basic Instructor Membership for just USD 79.90 per year. It allows you to keep your IKO certification active while benefiting from recreational third-party liability insurance and full access to IKO services.
Please note: this plan does not include professional liability coverage for teaching, so your students are not covered during your lessons.
Does renewing my membership automatically include insurance?
Yes. All membership renewals include insurance. Simply choose the membership plan that matches the type of coverage you need, and your insurance will be included accordingly.
Is my insurance valid worldwide, or are there geographical limits?
Your insurance is generally valid worldwide, including certain countries such as Colombia, Peru, Cuba, and Venezuela, subject to specific conditions and exclusions.
However, coverage does not apply in certain high-risk or restricted countries or regions, and it is also excluded where activities violate international sanctions.
- For the full list of excluded countries and detailed conditions, please refer to Article 4 – Geographical Limits of your policy.
What is the difference between third-party liability and personal accident insurance?
- Third-party liability insurance protects you if you are held responsible for causing injury or damage to others.
- Personal accident insurance provides compensation to you (or your designated beneficiary) in case of disability, resc
How long is the insurance valid for?
Your insurance becomes active as soon as your IKO membership is paid and is valid for one year.
For Pro Courses, coverage starts on the first day of the course and remains valid for one year from that date.
How can I cancel my subscription?
To cancel your subscription, go to the billing page in your profile.
Can I learn to kite with the Kiter membership?
The Kiter membership is designed as a facilitator to help you through your learning of kiteboarding and enhance your lessons with an IKO Instructor. In no way can the Kiter membership or any of the online educational content replace the essential hands-on training and services you will receive at one of our IKO Centers to learn and experience kiteboarding with confidence.
I upgraded, where can I access the content?
Once your account has been upgraded to the Kiter Premium, you can access the content from your account on the IKO website or on the IKO app (Android or IOS).The Kiter Premium content has been designed to be better enjoyed on your mobile device (note that the Handbooks series are only accessible on the IKO app).