Insurance for podiatry graduates
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Why APodA insurance
Insurance made simple
Graduating is an exciting time, but the process of securing your Ahpra registration and launching your job search can feel overwhelming. Start your career on the right foot with the APodA Member Insurance Program.
The APodA has partnered with BMS to make finding insurance simple. With a dedicated insurance portal offering comprehensive professional indemnity insurance to meet your Ahpra requirements, you can step into practice with confidence.
Insurance features
Why choose Professional Indemnity Insurance with the APodA?
Professional indemnity insurance is not just a nice to have, it’s an essential registration requirement by Ahpra. But you don’t just want cover that ticks a box, you want a policy that delivers real support when it matters.
APodA Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability includes:
- $20m Professional Indemnity#
- $20m Public & Products Liability^
- Run-Off Cover when you permanently cease practice
- Cover for work in a range of settings including private and public practice
- SWIFT Technology cover (if within your scope of practice)
Review the Policy Wording for full features and benefits.
How do I get cover?
1. Become a free Graduate APodA Member
Join over 6,000 professional peers and be part of the podiatry community that supports podiatrists and the podiatry profession.
2. Sign up for insurance
We’ll send you details to register for an account in the BMS Portal and so you can sign up for complimentary Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance once you've become an APodA member.
Get started with a free Graduate Membership here >>
FAQs
What is the cost of cover?
Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance for student and graduate APodA members is complimentary!
Why do I need Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Professional Indemnity Insurance is a registration requirement with Ahpra and the Podiatry Board of Australia. More than that, it can provide financial protection should you face an allegation of negligence, error or a breach of professional duty in care by a patient.
More information can be found on the Ahpra website here >>
Why does the APodA policy also have Public & Products Liability included?
We strive to equip you with the tools and support you need so you can focus on delivering the best care for your patients. That’s why the cover offered is a combined policy that also provides protection if your business activities, or the products you sell, cause injury or property damage to a third party.
I plan on setting up my own business name and practising under it. Am I covered?
Our insurance partner BMS offers insurance for various stages of your career, including the cover you need when starting a podiatry practice. Simply apply for cover such as Entity Insurance and Business Insurance in the BMS Portal or speak to BMS for further information.
Disclaimer
#The maximum for any one claim is $20,000,000, $60,000,000 for all claims in the aggregate in the period of insurance per member. ^The maximum for any one claim is $20,000,000,$60,000,000 for all claims in the aggregate in the period of insurance per member.
You must be a current Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) member to be eligible to register for the APodA Member Insurance Program. You must be part of the APodA Member Insurance program in order to access additional cover. If your membership ceases you will not be offered renewal when your policy expires. In offering this insurance to our members APodA is a distributor of BMS Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (BMS) AFSL 461594, ABN 45161187980. The insurance is issued by BMS under authority with the insurer. When acting under this authority BMS acts as agent for the insurer and not as your agent. This is general advice only and BMS has not considered whether it was suitable for your personal circumstances, current objectives, needs or financial situation. Please read the Policy Wording/Product Disclosure Statement and the BMS Terms of Engagement which contains the Financial Services Guide before making a decision about purchasing this policy.. As a distributor, APodA receives an annual payment from BMS which is used for insurance related marketing and professional development activities to support our members
