The RHSV, in association with Insurance Advisernet (IA) has arranged access for RHSV affiliate society members to obtain various insurance coverages for those societies. Only RHSV members can join the Group Insurance Scheme. To learn more about membership click here.
2026-2027 Insurance
The 2026 – 2027 group insurance scheme will begin on 1 April 2026.
In December 2025, the RHSV sent a questionnaire to all existing scheme members and others on our database. Once the insurance company have seen all the initial responses to the questionaire, they caculate our premiums.
The RHSV then sends invoices to all those societies taking part in the Group Insurance Scheme and to those societies who, at this stage, merely, want a quote. This is planned to take place in early March for payment by 1 April 2026. For historical societies which are not currently RHSV members, we will include membership fees in the insurance invoice and your membership year will be the same period as the insurance year (1 April to 1 April).
If you would like to be included, or get a quote to join the scheme, please contact Administration and Events Officer Henry Shand on 03 9326 9288 | office@historyvictoria.org.au
Please note that the premiums quoted below (for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) are indicative for Victorian historical societies and interstate historical societies’ premiums may vary as stamp duty and fire service levies are applied differently across the country.
Insurance Premiums Comparison last year ('24-'25) with current year ('25-'26)
| For Victorian historical societies. Please note that interstate historical societies vary slightly because of differences in stamp duty. | 2024 - 2025 year Premium components incl GST where appropriate | 2025-2026 year Premium components incl GST where appropriate |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC LIABILITY | ||
| Base premium (incl GST) | $141.90 | $143.00 |
| Stamp Duty (no GST) | $14.19 | $12.87 |
| Underwriters Fee (incl GST) | $8.80 | $11.00 |
| Brokers Fee (incl GST) | $8.25 | $8.80 |
| Administration Fee (incl GST) | 26.67 | 24.31 |
| TOTAL PREMIUM FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE | $199.81 | $199.98 |
| ASSOCIATION LIABILITY | ||
| Base premium (incl GST) | $102.30 | $104.50 |
| Stamp Duty (no GST) | $10.23 | $9.41 |
| Brokers Fee (incl GST) | $8.80 | $11.00 |
| Administration Fee (incl GST) | $27.88 | $28.22 |
| TOTAL PREMIUM FOR ASSOCIATION LIABILITY INSURANCE | $149.21 | $153.13 |
| VOLUNTARY WORKERS INSURANCE | ||
| Base premium (incl GST) | $9.90 | $11.00 |
| Stamp Duty (no GST) | $0.99 | $1.10 |
| Underwriters Fee (incl GST) | $2.20 | $3.30 |
| Brokers Fee (incl GST) | $3.41 | $3.63 |
| Administration Fee (incl GST) | $4.73 | $5.17 |
| TOTAL VOLUNTARY WORKERS INSURANCE PREMIUM | $21.23 | $24.20 |
Insurance
We strongly recommend, before taking out insurance, that you read and understand the policy especially with regard to what is covered and what is not covered and the excesses applicable to each claim.
A few things to be aware of:
- The Excess per claim for all claims has gone up from previous years. It is now;
- $1000 excess if the amount insured is less than $10,000.
- $2500 if the amount insured is above $10,000.
- The excess for bushfires is $10,000 per claim.
- For claims for earthquakes, subterranean fires etc the excess per claim is capped at $20,000 and is calculated at 1% of declared value of property (i.e what it is insured for).
Endorsement Underwriting Fee
We have had problems in the past with some societies dragging their feet and not making up their minds about insurance until well after the 1st of April. One of our insurance companies, Community Underwriting, has introduced what they call an Endorsement Underwriting Fee for those societies which don’t commit by the 1st of April and then want to join the scheme after that date. It is essentially a late joining fine.
Those Endorsement Underwriting Fees are $33 for public liability insurance and $33 for association liability. This is not about paying your premium by the 1st of April (though we want to encourage that too) but simply committing to the scheme by the 1st of April.
Please note: it is stressed again that the actual policy terms and conditions will always prevail over this general advice.
Disclosure information
The RHSV, in association with Insurance Advisernet (IA) has arranged access for RHSV affiliate society members to obtain various insurance coverages for those societies. Only RHSV members can join the Group Insurance Scheme. To learn more about membership click here.
IA, is one of Australia’s biggest and most trusted General Insurance Brokers. For over 25 years, IA has handled insurance for many thousands of customers enabling it to provide appropriate cover and service.
As an RHSV Affiliate Society, you have access to exclusive member coverage and premiums for Liability, Association Liability, Voluntary Workers and Property Insurance which have been negotiated for your benefit.
In summary the coverages available provide the following protection for Affiliate Societies:
- Public Liability Insurance – protects you against claims for personal injury or damage to a third party;
- Association Liability. Provides protection to the association against legal liability that it may incur through the conduct of its activities or the provision of services;
- Voluntary Workers Insurance – provides capital and weekly benefits for voluntary workers (and members) injured whilst engaged in voluntary work on behalf of the insured, including commuting to and from as defined in the policy wording. (Similar to Workcover);
- Property Insurance – also known as Industrial Special Risks, covers the material items of your society such as buildings, contents. It is the only variable premium as this premium is based on the value and location of the assets you wish to insure. Please note, from 2026 we will no longer be offering Property Insurance
For further information on the Insurance offered please read the: Frequently asked questions
Our insurance program runs from 1 April each year for 12 months to the following 1 April. A flat-rate premium is applicable for each policy regardless of when joining.
In relation to this offering, the RHSV will act as your representative in negotiating coverage terms and premiums for the benefit of all members. Further, we will act as a conduit between members and our IA Authorised Representative, Leigh Moulden of Doreen Insurance Solutions. As part of this arrangement we undertake to provide the following:
Documentation and information to members as provided by IA including:
- Financial Services Guide, inclusive of contact details for our IA Authorised Representative;
- Terms of Engagement, to advise the basis on which our IA Authorised Representative will act for you regarding the insurance placement;
- Policy Schedule and Tax Invoice;
- A copy of (or access to) the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, detailing the product terms and conditions;
- Renewal notices; and
- If applicable, cancellation and/or notice of non-renewal.
We also need to advise you of our obligation to compensate you for any loss or damage if we fail to notify you of the above as required. In providing this facility to Affiliate Societies, The RHSV will not receive any rebates or commissions from IA, its Authorised Representative or the insurer for arranging for the issue of insurance coverage.
The RHSV doesn’t hold an Australian Financial Services Licence and as such advises that you should consider obtaining your own financial product advice about the above products and its suitability to your individual needs from an appropriately qualified financial services advisor.
If you would like to be included or get a quote to join the scheme in the coming year please contact Chelsea Pinkard on 03 9326 9288 | office@historyvictoria.org.au
If you have any questions in relation to the product, coverage provided and/ or currency of coverage please contact our IA Authorised Representative who will be happy to assist:
Leigh Moulden
Email: lmo*****@iaa.net.au
Phone: 0401 418 342
Web: www.insuranceadviser.net/doreeninsurance
Leigh Moulden is an Authorised Representative (No. 341144) of Insurance Advisernet Australia Pty ltd., AFSL 240549). Doreen Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 1262030) of Insurance Advisernet Australia Pty Ltd AFSL No. 240549
Policy documents for Insurance 2025-2026 will be linked below as they are provided by the insurance underwriters:
• Voluntary Workers *
• Public Liability *
• Association Liability *
*This copy of the renewal schedule may have been amended since policy inception. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Leigh Moulden for details of the current policy schedule.
Please note that if you would like to make a claim, first contact Leigh Moulden.
239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 
03 9326 9288 
office@historyvictoria.org.au 
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