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Tim Tim (Duck Committee Member) VIC

Who We Are

our history

Duck for Cover is a not-for-profit association that was incorporated in October 1998 by a small group of performers who were finding the cost of arranging individual public liability prohibitive. They got together, got a policy and Duck for Cover was born.

From these beginnings, we have grown to a performer organization with over 18,000 members and we continue to grow. As we do, we are in an even better position to source the best possible policies for our members.

We're really proud of what we've managed to create and sustain for Australian performers over the years, and happy that a positive relationship with our broker, Steadfast IRS Pty Ltd (formerly IC Frith Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd) and underwriting insurer (Allianz) means we can continue to support performers and artists. In addition to the Public Liability policy, we are now able to offer our members Personal Accident cover, Equipment cover and Professional Indemnity cover.

how does it work for you?

We are not insurance underwriters or brokers; we appoint a broker who finds the policy for us. You do not buy a policy from Duck. You join Duck for Cover as a member and are then covered under the policy we hold on behalf of all the Duck for Cover members. It is overseen by a volunteer committee who meet a few times a year, and managed by an administrator and office staff. That is the way we keep the costs down for you.

Duck for Cover is not an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensee or a related body corporate of an AFS licensee or a representative of an AFS licensee.

We do not act on behalf of, nor receive any rebates, commissions or payments from, any broker, insurer or any financial service provider.

The administration fee included in your payment is the only income Duck for Cover receives. We use this to administer the association under the rules and laws of the Associations Act in Victoria where we are registered.

our staff

Anne Colman is Duck for Cover's Administrator. She manages Duck for Cover with the help of Jo D'Orazio and Mandy Abbott.

Contact the office.

our committee


Duck for Cover is overseen by a volunteer committee elected at our annual AGM in September.
The elected committee are currently:

President - Terry Cole
Treasurer - Red Talbett
Secretary -  Sam Sukkel
Collin Bogaars
Malcolm Hansford
Don McKay
Coralie Nash
Robert Stephens
Julie Huf
 

About Us:

  • Who We Are
 

Why choose Duck?

  • We are a not-for-profit association (started in 1998) now trusted by over 18,000 members a year
  • Created by performers to support performers
  • Our goal is always to provide the best covers we can for our members at the best prices

Who Can Be Covered?

  • musicians
  • dancers
  • visual artists
  • clowns
  • story-tellers
  • face painters
  • parkour performers
  • aerial performers
  • writers and poets
  • individual performers
  • and performing groups

see what Activities can be covered

How to Apply

  1. Apply easily online using the link below. Pay by VISA, MasterCard or Paypal.
  2. Or if you prefer, print out the application form and return it to us through the post.

see How to Apply

 
Apply for Duck!
 

Policy Information

  • Public Liability Cover
  • Personal Accident Cover

Our Brokers



Our Public Liability Insurers

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited

Contact Information

Phone (03) 9439 5991
Email admin@duckforcover.com.au
Postal Address
PO Box 969,
Eltham, VIC 3095
 
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