AOPA recognise the importance of orthotists & prosthetists having the right protection in professional practice and have forged a partnership with the Guild Insurance. As part of the agreement, AOPA refers members to Guild for liabilities and business insurances, while Guild works with AOPA to provide specialist insurances that meets members’ needs.

Read on for a summary of the benefits to members of this relationship or click here to read the full details.

Consider the following benefits of Guild’s insurance cover.

·             Experience in servicing allied healthcare professionals.

Guild are well positioned to identify risks and deliver solutions to orthotists and prosthetists. Guild provides trusted services to over 40 professional associations and their members, including podiatrists, osteopaths, physiotherapists and rehabilitation providers, amongst others.

·          Commitment to a prompt and fair claims process.

Unlike insurance brokers or intermediaries, Guild is a direct insurer. If you need to make a claim, Guild will work directly with you through the whole process, always keeping your best interests in mind. This is one of the reasons why in a recent survey of Guild claimants 98.5% of respondents said they “would recommend Guild to a colleague”. This is an outstanding result when compared to other providers.*

·             A local team of support with a focus on personal service.

Guild’s national network of regional offices mean you’ll be dealing with a local team working within your state.

Insurance for Orthotists & Prosthetists

 Guild’s insurance is referred to as a ‘combined liabilities cover’ as it combines cover for three key liability risks within a single convenient policy.

·             Professional Indemnity

·             Public Liability

·             Products Liability

Guild’s 24 hour / 7 day emergency call service means a Guild representative is always on hand to answer your call and provide service.

·             Direct access to qualified legal experts

An in-house team of lawyers experienced in defending claims against allied health professionals is able to provide advice on how to handle the situation that arises. Sometimes the advice of an experienced lawyer is all that’s required to prevent a claim from even occurring.

·             Cover for $25,000 in legal costs

Guild’s policy automatically includes $25,000 cover for legal costs and expenses associated with a disciplinary or coronial investigation, hearing or inquiry. Not all policies offer this cover.

 AOPA members can review their insurance needs by talking to a Guild representative in your state call on 1800 810 213 or go to www.guildgroup.com.au

 Guild Insurance Limited AFSL No. 233791. The Guild Group supports AOPA through the payment of referral fees for certain insurance you take out with Guild Insurance Limited.