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Platinum Corporate Partner Spotlight – AON
from Hotel SA July 2024
by Boylen
AON have had a relationship with the AHA|SA and our members for over 30 years, 20 of those as a Platinum partner.
We caught up with AON Regional Manager, South Australia – National, Ian Furby, for a refresher on what he is seeing in pubs right now and the vast services his team can provide.
Ian said, “The biggest issue we’re seeing at the moment with a lot of hotels is not keeping their values up to date, with the increases in building costs that we’re seeing post-Covid.”
“Through the increase of interest rates, materials costs, we’ve been finding that, especially when we look at a new business for the first time, that they haven’t necessarily been keeping their values up to date. At the time of a claim, this could end up in a very adverse outcome when the payout comes from the insurer.”
Speaking about AON’s offerings, Ian said, “Apart from insurance placement services, which is what we’re best known for, AON can also provide evaluation services to make sure that pubs are insured for the correct amount.”
“We also look at risk assessments to make sure that pubs are shown in the best possible light to the insurance market.”
Ian’s team is based right here in South Australia, and they know the landscape and current market.
Ian said, “Insurance is there to protect pubs, protect the livelihood of the publicans that are there running organisations, but also to protect the staff that working for them as well.”
“The main objective is to get people back on their feet, up and running, the same way that they were prior to a loss actually occurring,” Ian said.
AON can assist members with:
Material damage of business assets, including cover for money, theft, and glass
Business interruption insurance which ensures your business income following your claim
Hotel Public and Products liability for the operation of your business
Machinery and electronic breakdown
Fidelity insurance for theft by staff
Management liability
AON remains the leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions to Australia’s hotel industry and proud to be endorsed by the AHA|SA.
When you need to lodge a claim, you will find AON’s claims management service is thorough and efficient.
Address: 22/91 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 8301 1111
Website: www.aon.com.au/hotels email: au.hotels@aon.com
