Following an extensive review by Netball Australia and the State Member Organisations of the National Netball Insurance Program and our existing insurance broking and risk advisory services, a collective decision has been made to replace V-Insurance Group with Howden Insurance Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd (Howden).
In practical terms, the move to Howden is effective Monday 9 October 2023 which enables sufficient time for the annual renewal of insurance policies for 2024. Further information will be provided to Member Associations and Clubs in due course regarding the renewal process, particularly in relation to property insurance (Industrial Special Risks policy). From the above date, Howden will be our exclusive insurance broker taking over the management of all existing insurance policies on the behalf of Netball ACT which provide a level of insurance cover for our member associations, clubs, participants, volunteers and staff.
Our existing polices for the 2023 policy period remain unchanged. Details of all policies can be found on the Netball Australia Insurance Centre which can be found at:
https://www.howdengroup.com/au-en/netball-australia-insurance
Why change
Howden share our vision to design an insurance program that is fit for purpose, sustainable, broad in cover, value for money and easy to renew. The Howden team will:
1. Enhance the service offering for our members.
2. Improve the efficiency of the renewal process.
3. Have a dedicated claims team improving claims outcomes and turnaround times.
4. Partner with insurers who share our vision, understand our challenges, supports our Sport but most importantly delivers on their promise.
What’s next?
1. An update on renewal processes and further information on insurance will be circulated by the end of October.
2. Member webinars hosted by Howdens and Netball ACT will be advised in due course.
3. If you receive any direct communication from V-Insurance then please let us know.
Howden Contact details
As per above Howden have set up a Netball Australia Insurance Centre which can be found at
https://www.howdengroup.com/au-en/netball-australia-insurance
You can also contact the Howden team (shown below) via email netball.aus@howdengroup.com or dedicated phone number 1300 420 370.
