ABA and Aon

Insurance for members of Amateur Beekeepers Australia

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm AET

Aon are now proudly the approved insurance broker for the clubs and individual members of Amateur Beekeepers Australia.

Public Liability cover for amateur beekeepers has been arranged and designed by Aon based on the number of hives you keep and provides you with cover in case a third party sues you for injury or property damage done to them by your bees, or from the products you sold.

Please note that an amateur beekeeper is deemed by the insurer to be an individual with less than 100 Hives.
This cover is not designed for commercial beekeeping operations.

Choose your cover

Covered Activities Can Include:

Hold meetings with members and visitors attending
Provide education to members and members of the public about beekeeping
Maintain a club apiary.
Hold field days at the club apiary and/or a member’s apiary where members and visitors work on beehives
Extract, bottle or pack honey and honey products
Sell honey and honey products
Attend markets and shows
Organise honey judging competitions
Travel as a group to field days or other activities of interest
Sell beekeeping equipment to members
Organise social functions
Giving talks on beekeeping to the public at shows/markets/community days
Members collecting bee swarms as they see necessary based on their capabilities. The swarm collection must be a community service and not a commercial undertaking and incidental to the members usual bee-keeping activities

Please note the following:

Liabilities arising from any damage made / caused by the beekeeper to gain access to bees such as in swarm collection are not included

Apiarian/Bee Products Covered Include:

Apiarian products include the production, distribution & sale of the following:

Liquid honey
Creamed honey
Candied honey
Creamed or liquid honey with up to 8% natural fruit/plant flavouring
Pollen
Queen bees
Bee colonies
Honeycomb and chunk honey
Bees wax and candles
Bees wax furniture polish
Bees wax wraps
Propolis
Bee venom

Please note that covered Apiarian/Bee Products do not include:

Mead
Royal Jelly
Honey based beverages
Lip balm & all other cosmetics
Creamed or liquid honey with more than 8% single natural fruit/single natural plant flavouring
Creamed or liquid honey containing nuts

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make a claim?

You will find details of how to make a claim in the policy wording you receive from us. However, we also appreciate that having to make a claim can be a stressful time. That's why as your advocate we are always on hand to help with any questions. Please do not hesitate to call our dedicated claims team on 1800 795 019 or email [email protected]

Resources

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Ways to get in touch

Or call us on 1800 795 019, email us on [email protected]

Public Liability Insurance for Amateur Beekeepers Australia is arranged by Aon on behalf of the underwriter, SLE Worldwide Australia Pty Ltd ABN 15 066 698 575 AFSL 237268. If you purchase this insurance, Aon will receive a commission that is a percentage of the premium. Further information can be found in our FSG or provided upon request. If you purchase this insurance, Aon will receive a commission that is a percentage of the premium. Further information can be found in our FSG or provided upon request.