It has been over 12 months since we commenced our partnership with Austbrokers Countrywide to provide our members with access to competitively priced tailored Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance through professionals who understand our industry and the needs of our members.

Over the past 12 months many members have taken advantage of the service offered by Austbrokers for their Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance requirements.

We are hearing the feedback from members though, particularly small to medium operators, that more is still needed in the provision of affordable insurance options, and we are continuing to work with Austbrokers towards this goal.

In order for insurers to offer a reduction in premiums, we need to firstly centralise our members purchasing power to create a ‘pool’ purchase. The larger the pool the greater the ability to reduce average premiums inside that pool. The idea being then we can leverage off the size of our pool to get a better deal, particularly for those small or part time operators where the price of insurance is often not commensurate with the volume of work undertaken.

We will soon be updating our website to include an online quote form which can be submitted directly to Austbrokers and you can receive a personalised call back at a time that suits you to discuss your insurance needs.

As previously communicated, Wade Cadman who has been our Account Manager up until mid this year has taken another role within the industry, and we are fortunate to have two Managers at Austbrokers available to help our members:

Imesha Perera, Account Manager- Professional Risks

Phone 03 9835 1379
Office: 03 9835 1300
Mobile: 0422 701 483

Greg Hansen, Director – Professional Risks

Phone: 03 9835 1310
Office: 03 9835 1300
Mobile: 0437 410 810

While Greg has been busily assisting our members since Wade’s departure, Imesha has recently joined the Austbrokers teams and has over 15 years’ experience in the insurance industry with much of her experience specialising in Professional Indemnity insurance across various roles in Underwriting and Insurance Broking.

She has a good understanding of the profession and has developed strong relationships with the Professional Indemnity insurers that specialise in Marine Surveyors PI both locally and overseas and can assist in obtaining multiple quote options on behalf of AIMS members.

She can advise on policy coverage, conduct contract reviews and answer any questions AIMS members may have on their Professional Indemnity Insurance policy.

Please get in contact with Imesha and she will be happy to assist with your queries.