Amicus Insurance Services has changed.

We are excited to share some significant news.

Amicus Insurance Services has been a trusted partner for over 20 years, providing exceptional service and tailored insurance solutions. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and growth, we are pleased to announce that Amicus is merging with Aviso Specialty.

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Stronger Together

Our client commitment remains our focus.

After 25 years of dedicated service, Wendy and Gerard Scott, the directors of Amicus, are handing the torch to the Aviso Specialty team. Their valued support will continue as we build upon the strong foundation they have established.

Our Commitment to exceptional service remains unchanged.

What does this mean for our clients?

From the 12th August 2024, any new financial services will be provided under a different Australian Financial Services License No. 244386 through Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd ABN 25 050 242 914 and in accordance with the Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd – Financial Services Guide (FSG).

You will notice our existing logo will be replaced by our new Aviso Specialty logo on all new documentation from August 12th 2024.

You have now landed on our new website as Aviso Specialty, we welcome you to save the URL: https://avisospecialty.com.au


A copy of the Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd Financial Services Guide (FSG) is available on this website.

View the Aviso Specialty - Financial Services Guide (FSG) >


We will migrate to a new Aviso Specialty email address. Rest assured we will receive emails sent to our existing address in the short term.

Thank you.

Business as usual, with national footprint.

Thank you for your continued support in Amicus and Aviso Specialty.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Please find below some frequently asked questions which may answer some of your queries:

If you received your invoice prior to the 12th August 2024, your payment details will be shown on the invoice, please use these details for payment of premium.

Built on the sturdy foundations provided by the acquisition of Arete Risk & Insurance Solutions, and Fitzpatrick & Co Insurance Brokers. Aviso Specialty, provide insurance and risk advisory services, for businesses, corporates and industries.

Your existing Account Manager will not change.

No, however from the 12th August 2024, any new financial services will be provided under a different Australian Financial Services License No. 244386 through Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd ABN 25 050 242 914 and in accordance with the Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd – Financial Services Guide (FSG).

Advisors who were formerly part of Amicus Insurance Services will relocate to a new Aviso Specialty Brisbane CBD Office in late August, and form part of our national footprint, with offices in, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne CBD, Sydney, Perth, and our Head Office in Glen Waverley Vic.

Yes, our banking and EFT details will change effective 12th August 2024, payment details will be updated on all invoices after this date, alternatively please contact your current Account Broker for updated details.

If you received your invoice prior to the 12th August 2024, your payment details will be shown on the invoice, please use these details for payment of premium.

Important Information & Complaints Process

If you wish to contact Amicus IS Pty Ltd ABN 33 660 122 752, an Authorised Representative of Resilium Insurance Broking ABN 92 169 975 973 | AFS Licence No. 460382, about any services provided to you prior to 12th August 2024 (including complaints), please see below for details:

Resilium Insurance Broking

GPO Box 1884

Sydney NSW 2001

Ph: 03 9109 9939

Email: compliance@resilium.com.au

Or by Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd after 12th August 2024, contact us at:

Phone: 03 8544 1600

Email: complaints@avisospecialty.com.au

Post: Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd

PO Box 2230

Mt Waverley Vic 3149

If you have a complaint, you should tell us about it by contacting us directly.

We aim to resolve your complaint within 1 to 5 working days. If we cannot do so within 14 working days, we will escalate the matter to our Internal Disputes Team. A response will be provided within a maximum of 30 days from the receipt of your initial complaint.

Aviso Specialty is a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). If we cannot resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you have the right to refer the matter to AFCA. Any decision AFCA makes is binding on us, provided you also accept the decision. You do not have to accept their decision and may seek remedies elsewhere.

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA): –

Online: www.afca.org.au

Post: GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001

Phone: 1800 931 678

Email: info@afca.org.au

Time limits may apply to complain to AFCA, so you should act promptly or otherwise consult the AFCA website to find out if or when the time limit relevant to your circumstances expires.

If you have any questions in relation to the above information or require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you wish to obtain a copy of the previous Amicus IS Pty Ltd ABN 33 660 122 752, an Authorised Representative of Resilium Insurance Broking ABN 92 169 975 973 | AFS Licence No. 460382– Financial Services Guide (FSG), please contact us on 1300 509 559.

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Acknowledgements to Country

Aviso Specialty acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work across Australia. We pay our respect to First Nations Elders past, present and emerging.

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General Advice Disclaimer

The information on this website is to be regarded as general advice. Your personal objectives, needs and financial circumstances were not taken into account when preparing this website content. We recommend that you consider the suitability of this general advice, in respect of your objectives, financial situation and needs before acting on it. You should obtain and consider the relevant product disclosure statement and Financial Services Guide from Aviso Specialty before making any decision to purchase a financial product.

Aviso Specialty is a Subscriber to and is bound by the 2022 Insurance Brokers Code of Practice, a full copy of which is available from the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) website.