National Club Insurance Scheme - Your questions answered
Q: What is the national club insurance scheme
| Q: | What is the national club insurance scheme? | ||
| A: | The national club insurance scheme is a set of policies specially developed for cricket clubs across Australia. | ||
| Q: | What are the benefits in joining the national club insurance scheme? | ||
| A: | Clubs will have access to appropriate insurance cover at cheaper rates than they could obtain themselves.
The scheme will feature on-line and off-line claims management procedures, a dedicated 1800 telephone number for claims queries and easy-to-follow risk management procedures to help minimise the risk of injury or loss. | ||
| Q: | What does my club need to do to join in the national club insurance scheme? | ||
| A: | In Queensland, all clubs affiliated with Queensland Cricket will be automatically covered provided they are incorporated and provide details of their participants to Queensland Cricket at the start of the season.
In other states and territories, to qualify for cover, clubs will need to:
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| Q: | What does the insurance program cover? | ||
| A: | The scheme provides:
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| Q: | What happens if I've already renewed my insurance for the coming season? | ||
| A: | It is possible that your existing policy will allow you to cancel the policy and obtain a pro rata refund of the premium that has already been paid.
However, you should look carefully at the terms of your club's existing policy to see what restrictions (including fees and charges payable) may apply to the cancellation of the policy. | ||
| Q: | How much does it cost to be involved? | ||
| A: | Details of the pricing structure in each state/territory (other than Queensland, where there is no direct cost to clubs) will be available next week.
The cost of participating in the scheme will vary depending on which state/territory your club is from. The cost of joining the scheme within each state/territory will vary depending on the number of senior and junior teams you have. | ||
| Q: | When will the scheme start? | ||
| A: | The target start date is Friday 15 August 2003. | ||
| Q: | How will claims be handled? | ||
| A: | Claims will be handled by Jardine Lloyd Thompson. Claims may be lodged on-line or through more traditional means (e.g. mail). | ||
| Q: | Who do we call if we have a query about the cover? | ||
| A: | Cricket Australia has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) as the manager of the national club insurance scheme.
JLT's sports division are available to provide answers to day-to-day cover or claims queries. A dedicated telephone number will be available for this purpose next week. | ||
| Q: | Who are Jardine Lloyd Thompson? | ||
| A: | Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) is one of the largest (by premium volume) international insurance brokers in the world, employing over 650 people in Australia.
JLT have specialised in the provision of insurance and risk management advice to the Australian sporting community for 30 years. JLT is a recognised leader in the development and implementation of National Insurance Programs for sport in Australia. | ||