What evidence can we provide a third party who has requested evidence of our school’s insurance?

Occasionally, your school may be required to provide confirmation of insurance cover. The State Indemnity Confirmation Statement (known as the Confirmation Statement) can be provided as evidence of cover in lieu of an insurance policy to third parties. State indemnity is not like conventional insurance; it is enshrined in legislation and therefore will not have a policy number or an expiry date. The limit of indemnity is unlimited in amount. The Confirmation Statement also sets out an Indemnity to Principal clause accordingly. It is important to note the process for issuing the Confirmation Statement is as follows:

  • The school must be satisfied that State indemnity applies to the circumstance

  • The Confirmation Statement should only be issued by personnel at an appropriate level within the School typically Principals.

  • The SCA advises that a record be maintained of when and to whom the Confirmation Statement is issued.

Evidence of InsuranceDavid Cahill