A not-for-profit association providing low-cost insurance options for performers and artists
 

Personal Accident Cover for Individuals

For an additional premium, you can protect your performing and teaching income if you are injured while performing, rehearsing, (including while travelling to and from).

This policy is optional and is exclusive to Duck for Cover Members.

Cover is world-wide for Australian citizens and permanent residents. Overseas visitors to Australia can become members of Duck for Cover BUT the policy will only cover them while they are performing, rehearsing and teaching in Australia.

Age Limit 18 to under 75 years of age. 

No cover is provided for Pre-existing Conditions. No cover is provided for Sickness.

The Duck Member Personal Accident Insurance program is insured with AFA Insurance (secured by Zurich Insurance for the 2024-2025 Insurance year) with a tiered coverage structure.

The tiered coverage structure recognises the different income protection needs of Individual Members.

Cover

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

(available from 12/10/24)

Capital Benefits Events 1-19

$25,000

$50,000

$75,000

Return to Work Assistance

$2,500

$5,000

$7,500

Weekly Injury benefit

Percentage of Salary

85%

85%

85%

Max per week - Performing/Teaching earnings

$250.00

$500.00

$750.00

Excess

14 Days

14 Days

14 Days

Benefit Period

26 Weeks

26 Weeks

26 Weeks

You can view the current rates here.

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