ANZMH and Aon

Insurance for members of Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMH)

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Special offer: 15 months for 121

Get 15 months cover for the price of 12 when you take out a new Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability policy through Aon.1

Why do ANZMH Members need insurance?

As a mental health professional, you’ve helped your clients get through some of their darkest times. But it’s also important that you protect your business with appropriate insurance so that certain incidents or mishaps don’t bring dark times into your own life.

As the approved insurance broker for Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, Aon have been helping to protect professionals in the health Industry for over 10 years.

We’ve been able to work with insurers and are able to arrange cover especially designed to meet the needs of certain mental health professionals.

Why Aon?

ANZMH Members Insurance. Easy.


Easy to Understand

  • Easy to digest information about what insurances your business needs and buy online
  • Or it’s an easy call to one of our experienced, friendly brokers on 1800 805 191

Easy to Buy

  • Quick quotes available online
  • Purchase in just a few clicks
  • Options available to pay monthly

Easy to Manage

  • Manage your renewals online and adjust your policy anytime you require, with a quick call
  • Request certificates of insurance quickly and easily
  • Aon can assist you in filing complex claims

Why choose Aon for ANZMH Members Insurance?  

When it comes to insurance for ANZMH Members, just as you customise your treatments to your clients needs, we can tailor your insurance and there are a few options available to you. Aon is committed to making life easier for you with insurance that’s easy to understand, buy and manage, so you can get quotes and take out a policy online in just a few clicks. Or if you need help, our team of friendly experienced brokers are a phone call away to help you understand what insurances you may or may not need, but more importantly why; helping give you confidence that you’re making a better decision for you and your business.  

What insurance do ANZMH Members need?

Professional Indemnity
(includes Public & Product Liability)
This provides cover in the event a third party alleges that you have been negligent in performing your services or giving advice, and as a result, they have suffered injury or financial loss. For example, a client may allege that your advice had a negative impact on their health and take legal action against you.

Professional Indemnity insurance may cover the cost of legal representation, as well as compensation you’re required to pay as result of the claim.
Public Liability
(included in our Professional Indemnity package)
Public Liability Insurance helps protect your business against liability for third-party personal injury or property damage arising out of your business activities.2 For example, if a client or visitor was to slip and fall while on your business premises, you would look to this policy to cover the claim.

While these events may seem rare, if they do occur, the financial impacts can be very significant. As a Mental Health Professional, your profession involves significant interaction with clients, therefore Public Liability is a crucial cover to consider for your business, whether that’s at your office, out in public, or at your clients’ homes.

The Product & Public Liability cover arranged through Aon includes $20 million combined Public and Products Liability limit per occurrence and $60 million in the aggregate.2
Business Insurance
Business Insurance is designed to protect your business and its assets (including equipment) against certain unexpected events. For example it can include cover for damage to business premises and/or equipment caused by fire, storm, theft and other insured events.2

A key part of this policy is Business Interruption, which can include cover for lost revenue if your business is unable to operate due to damage to your property as a result of an insured peril.

Business Insurance is made up of a number of sections of cover, and you can choose the sections that relate to your business. Cover is also available for damage to money (if you keep cash on premises), portable contents such as mobile phones and laptops, and Public Liability.
Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance helps protect you against certain cyber related threats, such as unauthorised access to your computer system or network resulting in loss or theft of data.
 
As a Mental Health Professional, you may store valuable client data (such as personal details, bank account details, health records. When this type of personal information is kept digitally in your care, custody or control, it is important to consider the risks of data and security breaches. Cyber insurance may be worth considering when protecting your business against these risks.2
 
Cyber insurance has now become one of the essential products a business in the health industry should consider.

Cover benefits of Professional Indemnity Insurance for ANZMH Members

2 hours complimentary legal advice
You could save hundreds of dollars on outside legal costs with 2 hours of complimentary legal advice on risks insured under this Policy. Legal advice relating to your policy is not included.2

Flexible Professional Indemnity cover limits 
Choose a level of Professional Indemnity cover that suits you: $1 million, $2 million, $5 million, $10 million or $20 million.2

Unlimited retroactive date for Professional Indemnity insurance
You may be covered for claims relating to events that happened before you purchased cover, as long as you weren’t aware of a claim or facts or circumstances which could give rise to a claim, before you purchased the policy.2

Run-off cover

You can be subject to claims for professional wrong-doing even after you retire or sell your business. Run-off cover extends your insurance policy for up to 7 years after your business ceases, to respond to claims which arose while the business was operating.2

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions commonly asked by ANZMH Members.
Is it mandatory for Mental Health Professionals to hold Insurance?
Professional Indemnity Insurance is a mandatory requirement for some mental health professions. The requirements are set by your respective governing board, so we recommend contacting them to find out what insurance you need and how much.  While Professional Indemnity is the only insurance which is mandatory, it may not be enough on its own to protect your business from the range of risks you face, so it’s worth speaking to your broker to fully understand the range of risks you face and decide which other forms of cover you might need.  
What should I do if I have not received my certificate of currency or renewal offer/documents?
Please accept our apologies. At Aon we strive to deliver best in class service, so we are sorry to hear you have not received your documents. Please request your Certificate of Currency here or alternatively contact us on 1800 805 191 or au.anzmh@aon.com and we will look to send your documents as soon as possible.
Why do Mental Health Professionals need Public Liability insurance?
Public Liability is an important cover for any business that interacts with members of the public. One of your clients or a member of the public could fall and hurt themselves or damage their property on your premises. This could lead to them making a claim against your business, and you could be held liable. Even if you don’t operate out of a business premise, and only see patients in their homes, Public Liability should still be considered as any interaction with the public or your clients in person holds a level of liability risk.
What level of complimentary legal advice can I receive?
A total of 2 hours of complimentary legal advice is offered when you hold the Health Combined Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability policy through Aon. You can call the Legal Helpline up to a total of 2 hours in each policy year, per policy, for general legal advice relating to your practice. Legal advice relating to your policy is not included. 

The Legal Helpline is entirely confidential, and you'll be supported by a network of lawyers who work independently of Aon. The details discussed with the Legal Helpline are confidential and will not impact the future cost of your insurance premium.2

Self Service – Certificate of Currency

Click here to request a Certificate of Currency for your Health Combined Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability policy.*

Contact


Ways to get in touch

Call 1800 805 191

8:30am - 5:00pm AET
Mon - Fri (except public holidays) 

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*The self-service Certificate of Currency request form is available for insureds who have a current and paid Combined Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability policy.
 

1Offer available to new customers who purchase the Aon Health Combined Professional Indemnity, Public & Products Liability Policy and who do not currently have a Professional Indemnity or Public Liability policy through Aon. Aon reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time.

2Subject to full terms, conditions and limits of the policy. Please review the full policy wording for more information.

Aon Health Combined Professional Indemnity, Public & Products Liability Insurance is arranged by Aon Risk Services Australia Limited ABN 17 000 434 720 (Aon) on behalf of the underwriter, Insurance Australia Limited ABN 11 000 016 722 AFSL 227681 trading as CGU Insurance. If you purchase this insurance, Aon will receive a commission that is a percentage of the premium. Further information can be found in our FSG click here or provided upon request.

Please also note that The Australian And New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc (ANZMH) ABN 24 361 935 548 (ANZMH), act as a referrer of the above listed insurance/s to Aon. Where you purchase this insurance as a result of a referral from ANZMH to Aon, ANZMH is entitled to referral remuneration from Aon. Please feel free to contact us for further information.