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FAQ: Professional Indemnity Insurance
Does APA (NSW) offer Professional Indemnity Insurance?
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YES!
What is Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII)?
Professional Indemnity Insurance protects your livelihood and your reputation, providing a range of covers for what you do in your profession, including protection against legal action and financial loss, such as legal costs and damage resulting from alleged malpractice or professional misconduct
What am I covered for?
Gallagher's insurance covers APA (NSW) members for the rendering of or failure to render first aid and assistance in a situation by an insured person outside the normal course of their regular employment. Gallagher's insurance for Paramedics features some of the following key policy benefits: • Civil liability cover • Good Samaritans Act • Voluntary services • Australia-wide cover • Automatic reinstatements • Inquiry costs • Run-off cover • The security of an AHPRAapproved insurer The policy may apply in situations where your employer’s policy does not operate to defend against a claim.
Does APA (NSW) PII cover me for everywhere?
It covers you everywhere except the United States of America and Canada.
Who do I contact if I want to find out exactly what I'm covered for?
Either contact the APA (NSW) office, or the insurer directly. We work with Tracey Friedland at Gallagher Insurance, available at 07 3387 1915.
Where can I access the Insurance Policy?
You were sent the Insurance Policy in your Welcome Pack. If you don't have it, or by our error did not receive it, send the office an email and they will send you a copy straight away!
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