Insurance
the world of motorsports the chance of litigation can be quite high, therefore it is important to have adequate insurance for your motor sport event or motor sport facility.
AASA can facilitate insurance for just about any type of motor vehicle event, be it circuit activity, off road rally, tarmac rally, motorkhana, driver training, ride days or lap dash events.
Why do I need Insurance?
One of the major risks faced by your group is your exposure if someone gets hurt. An organisation is liable when it is found to have breached their duty of care by acting improperly or not acting at all. Financial penalties may attach to the liability.
It is prudent to seek out insurance coverage to suit your particular needs as even the most well planned and effective organisations cannot foresee and prevent all accidents and incidents. These situations may leave event organisers, members, directors, and individuals personally liable for actions in cases where negligence can be proven.
Insurance cover is the encompassing component to complement a risk management plan for an event, it’s attendees, staff and event organisers. Potential claims can be minimised by a thorough and rigorous process of assessment and procedures. This includes an honest assessment of the required insurance cover to suit the specific event.
What does public liability insurance cover?
A public liability insurance policy is necessary for an organization to protect itself against negligent claims made by a third party in respect of bodily injury or property damage arising out of the operation of the organisation’s business.
Injuries may arise from things like unforeseen hazards, a client’s participation in one of your regular programs, or something going wrong at your special event.
What does Personal Accident Insurance cover?
Personal Accident Insurance provides income protection and death benefits and/or as per Special Benefits Endorsements to the insured persons in the event of an accident occurring while competing in or officiating at an associated competition event, any associated training or involved in any voluntary labour, any Club / Association business including meetings, presentation nights and all organized functions, including any travel to and/or from and/or between the locations of the activities and/or events.
The following document provides a summary of cover provided under a AASA permit.
Risk Management
It is always important to have an Associated Risk Management Plan. AASA has excellent credentials in motor sport risk management and was the initiating participant in the Standards Australia Risk Management for Motorsport handbook.
Personal Accident and Illness Claims
Written notification and a completed claim form should be provided to HDL Insurance Brokers in the event of any incident which may give rise to a claim within 30 days of the incident occurring. HDL’s contact details can be found here.
AASA Affiliated car club HeaLth, safety and environment policy
The AASA Affiliated Car Club Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy ensures a safe and compliant environment for all personnel, volunteers, and participants in AASA-sanctioned events. It outlines responsibilities for AASA, Affiliated Car Clubs and event Safety Officers to manage risks, uphold health and safety standards, and minimise environmental impacts.