Take advantage of the group professional indemnity and public liability insurance policy that we have negotiated for our members in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Resolution Institute recognises the importance of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance for dispute resolvers, such as mediators, arbitrators, and other conflict resolution professionals to safeguarded against various risks associated with the dispute resolution profession and to help build trust with clients by demonstrating a commitment to professional standards and risk management.
We have partnered with Insurance Advisernet Australia's authorised representative, Astute Insurance Services Pty Ltd to provide an extremely competitive rate for a group professional indemnity and public liability insurance policy.
- Protect your professional reputation with Professional indemnity insurance up to $20 million for any one claim and $100 million in the aggregate. Please note that this is a master policy with shared limit amongst all Resolution Institute policy holder members.
- Protect against unforeseen accidents or incidents that might occur during the dispute resolution process with Public liability insurance up to $20 million cover (any one occurrence)
We will act as your representative in negotiating coverage terms and premiums for the benefit of all members. We will also act as a conduit between members and the provider, Insurance Advisernet Australia's authorised representative, Astute Insurance Services Pty Ltd.
If you are not a Professional or Fellow member with Resolution Institute and would like to take advantage of the group Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, become a member
Eligibility
- The policy provides cover for sole practitioners who operate under a company name or operate individually.
- The policy is only available to Resolution Institute Professional and Fellow members operating in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Coverage
The insurance covers mediation, conciliation, adjudication, arbitration, dispute resolution including FDR, expert determination, neutral evaluation and appraisal, probity, restorative practice, investigations, independent chairmanship, conflict management, facilitation, community engagement, training, human resource consultancy, coaching, counselling, business mentoring, restorative process, parenting co-ordination, supervision of mediators, child consultation, expert witness services and any activities agreed by the Resolution Institute.
It also includes pre-mediation engagement, communication with the parties setting up the mediation, the actual mediation session(s), private sessions and drafting the settlement agreement with the parties.
The provider
Key features
- Professional indemnity insurance up to $20 million for any one claim and $100 million in the aggregate. Please note that this is a master policy with shared limit amongst all Resolution Institute policy holder members
- Public liability insurance up to $20 million cover (any one occurrence)
- Zero excess for professional indemnity and public liability claims
- Unlimited retroactive cover for your past activities
- Free ’run-off’ cover for members who retire from practicing.
Other benefits
- Reduced risk: The scheme is for members only, who have access to our complaints handling process, reducing the risk of claims that could potentially impact on the aggregate pool
- Feel confident: Astute’s team have previously worked with our members and have more than 20 years’ experience in professional indemnity policies
- Strong relationships: Get to know Astute’s experienced team, with low staff turnover.
Policy period
The policy period is 30 September to 30 September the following year.
The policy can be purchased any time of the year and must be renewed by 30 September.
Premium
The full year (30 September to 30 September the following year) premium is AU$270 (incl GST).
If you apply between now and 30 September 2026, a premium of AU$160 (incl GST) applies.
All policies expire on 30 September.
The policy can be purchased any time of the year and must be renewed by 30 September.
*Please note information on the policy refers to Australian dollars.