Australian Counselling Association
We are delighted to be the choice insurance partner of the Australian Counselling Association. Our insurance products and support services have been specifically designed to support and guide members.
To obtain a professional indemnity and public/products liability insurance quotation, please click below
Professional Indemnity and Public/Products Liability Insurance
Question: What is the underlying reason you buy insurance?
Answer: For peace of mind and to protect your lifes work
We have designed a combined professional indemnity and public/products liability insurance policy exclusively for members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
The ACA program will:
- Indemnify you for financial loss due to your professional negligence; and
- Provide support and assistance when an allegation of professional wrongdoing is made against you
The policy covers recognised ACA activities including Counselling, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy. Psychology, Teaching and Professional/Clinical Supervision.
- Simple online application
- Competitive premiums
- Nil Excess
- Free advice to assist you respond to client complaints
- Free advice to assist you respond to industry enquiries
- Cover for claims arising from past counselling services (excludes known claims or circumstances)
- Australia wide cover
- Automatic Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover of $20,000,000
The policy is underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited via EOS Underwriting Pty Ltd.
The ACA policy policy is designed to cover the specific risk profile of ACA members. Whilst not exhaustive, our policy is designed to cover claims or allegations of:
- Wrongful / negligent treatment or advice
- Incorrect diagnosis
- Breach of Privacy
- Breach of Confidentiality
- Sexual / Physical misconduct (unless guilt is determined)
- Defamation
- Loss of documents
- Teachers liability
- Injury / property damage to clients in the course of running their practice
- Inappropriate behaviour leading to an industry inquiry or investigation
- False or misleading advertising
We can also assist ACA members with their other business insurance needs including:
- Practice property / contents insurance
- Mobile property / contents insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance
- Tax Audit Insurance
- Personal Accident and Sickness Insurance