As a dive professional, having adequate insurance should be a top priority. In Rebecca Wastall’s PADI Quality Management Tips article, she notes: “In today’s changing world I don’t think we can ignore the importance of insurance. Make sure you are protected as a dive professional. We live in litigious times and comprehensive cover should be at the top of your agenda.”
Litigation is a global issue, and we have seen dive related
lawsuits filed in many locations around the world, including countries where
liability insurance is not compulsory.
We strongly recommend that you protect yourself, and do so with a
specialist dive insurance policy that is valid worldwide, fully endorsed by
PADI Asia Pacific and has been designed to include cover and benefits essential
to every diver.
The V-Insurance combined liability insurance policy provides that worldwide coverage (excluding USA, Canada or China).
V-Insurance Group is the only insurance broker that PADI
Asia Pacific endorse. They provide a customised
range of insurance policies for PADI Asia Pacific members (Instructors,
Assistant Instructors, Divemasters and Retail & Resort Association Members)
which include Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Legal Defence
Costs, Crisis & Media Management and cover for Fines & Penalties.
It is top level cover at a competitive price which offers
true value and the right help when needed most. In addition to the diving insurance
essentials, ($10M Public & Products Liability, $10M Professional Indemnity),
there are extra benefits included at no extra cost, such as cover for
underwater scientific projects, film and media projects and liability for
watercraft up to 15 metres in length.
Strong member support of the PADI Asia Pacific insurance program over
the last 20 years has resulted in the availability of a policy at a competitive
price that provides superior coverage and supports the PADI Risk Management
initiatives. In the event of a serious incident or claim, the claims team
behind our insurance program is the most experienced in the Asia Pacific region
with over 20 years’ experience in the dive industry. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week with access to local resources to give you the help you need, when it is
needed most.
The 2018/2019 PADI Asia Pacific insurance program
and online applications are now available at www.padiinsurance.com.au
Should you have any questions about
your V-Insurance policy please feel free to contact [email protected] or [email protected]
