Who is covered?
The National Insurance Programme covers MA, the SCBs and all affiliated clubs, also their members, officials, employees, volunteers, accredited coaches and accredited media participating in an MA sanctioned event.
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What is covered?
The National Insurance Programme comprises three covers:
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- Public Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Associations Liability Insurance
Public Liability (PL) Insurance
Provides protection against liability to pay compensation for personal injury, property damage or advertising injury occurring in connection with an MA sanctioned event.
Download the Public Liability policy here
Download the Certificate of Currency here
Personal Accident (PA) Insurance
Provides benefits to anyone who is injured while participating in MA sanctioned event, or to the next-of-kin of someone who is killed while participating in such events, including:
For death: A lump sum of $75,000 for persons aged 18 and over, or $10,000 if aged under 18.
For quadriplegia or paraplegia: A lump sum of $150,000
For permanent disability: A lump sum of $100,000 for permanent total disability, partial disability is assessed on a scale to a maximum of $100,000.
Non-Medicare medical expenses: Reimbursement for expenses such as chiropractic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, dental & osteopathy up to a maximum of $5,000, net of any private health insurance entitlements, and incurred within 52 weeks of the date of injury. Note the Policy does NOT cover Medicare gap payments, and it does NOT cover expenses covered by Medicare like doctor’s fees, surgeon’s fees, anaesthetist’s fees & x-rays.
Emergency transport costs for Officials, Marshalls & Volunteers: reimburses 100% of ambulance costs incurred up to a maximum of $10,000
Accommodation expenses for family members of injured riders: reimburses up to $125 per night (up to a maximum of $10,000) for accommodation if the injured rider is hospitalised more than 250km from home and cannot be moved to a hospital closer to home, provided you get prior approval from Proclaim for this benefit.
Other benefits: include Parents Inconvenience Allowance, Student Tutorial Weekly Benefit, Home Help / Child Minding Weekly Benefit, Loss of Income (Officials, Marshalls & Volunteers only), and Funeral Benefit.
Download the Personal Accident policy here
Associations Liability Insurance
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- Professional Liability
- Management Liability (Directors and Officers)
- Professional Liability (i.e. protects the club/SCB/MA)
- Professional Liability (e.g. unfair dismissal)
- Employee Fraud or Dishonesty (covers the club/SCB/MA)
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- Cover for investigative costs, legal fees and defence costs must first be approved by the insurer prior to being incurred.
- Notify any claim or incident to MA’s General Council by email – legal@ma.org.au
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Riding Overseas
New Zealand Events: Australian riders holding a current MA Annual Competition Licence can purchase a Start Permission to participate in some MNZ-permitted events and be covered by our PA insurance, with one important added benefit: Repatriation cover.
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- Up to AUD100,000 for medical repatriation to Australia (up to AUD10,000 for mortal remains)
- Accidental death benefit up to AUD75,000
- Quadriplegia or paraplegia benefit up to AUD150,000
- Permanent Total Disability benefit up to AUD50,000
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Events in the FIM Calendar: Australian riders holding a current MA Annual Competition Licence can purchase an annual or a one-event FIM licence through MA to participate in competitions appearing in the official FIM calendar and that have an International Meeting Number (IMN). The FIM licence-holder is covered by the FIM’s Rider Insurance Scheme which provides benefits associated with medical assistance, medical costs, repatriation, death, and disability.
The FIM insurance does not cover participation in private tests and/or non-event practice days.
For any questions please contact events@ma.org.au.
Download the FIM Licence Application form here.
How to Make a Claim
Personal accident:
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- Download the claim form
- Submit the completed claim form to Proclaim: ahclaims@proclaim.com.au
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Public & Products Liability:
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- Do not admit liability
- Contact Proclaim or MKM
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FAQs:
Am I covered for loss of income if I am injured whilst taking part in an event?
Only Marshalls and Officials are eligible for weekly benefits cover to compensate for loss of income if they are injured at an event.
We recommend you consider your personal situation, the potential impact of being without income for an extended period of time due to injury, and whether you should talk to your insurance broker about Income Protection Insurance.
Am I covered for non-riding activities organised by my club?
Yes, the National Insurance Programme covers you for club-arranged activities such as working bees, fundraisers, administration meetings, etc.
Is there a time limit to making a Personal Accident claim?
Yes, the claim must be lodged with Proclaim within 12 months of the date of injury.
Am I covered during private practice sessions?
Only if there is a permit in place for the practice session.
Are Coaches covered?
Yes, accredited Coaches operating under an MA or SCB permit are covered by the National Insurance Programme.
Who do I speak to about insurance coverage issues?
Always contact Motorcycling Australia's Legal Manager, Anthony Hynes on 03 9684 0516, in the first instance, or speak to Proclaim if it relates to a claim on 02 9287 1302.
Important Notes
- The above summary of cover provides factual information about the Motorcycling Australia National Insurance Programme. It is a summary only. The policies with full conditions are available by contacting Motorcycling Australia or by visiting ma.org.au
- MA Insurance Ltd has arranged this insurance programme to provide benefits to those registered members of your SCB who, through injury or accident incur financial loss and who would otherwise not have received assistance. The programme seeks to provide benefits to those most exposed and to maintain protection at the lowest possible cost. It therefore cannot provide 100% cover or a benefit for every loss that occurs. Federal Government legislation prevents insurance companies from paying any insurance benefit for a medical service that is covered by Medicare. This legislation also applies to the Medicare Gap. In addition to these policies all members are encouraged to take out private health and income protection insurance.
- MA and your SCB are not and do not represent themselves as licensed insurance brokers by endorsing the products outlined above.
- The insurer for the Public Liability insurance and the personal accident insurance is MA Insurance Ltd.