Group Insurance Scheme
Early Childhood Ireland Service Provider and Parent and Toddler Members can access insurance discounts through our Group Insurance Scheme.
- Arachas have over 40 years’ experience in the childcare insurance sector. The Scheme is currently underwritten by AllianzÂ
- Valuable insurance cover at a reduced cost
- Members have access to claims specialists within Arachas and Allianz
- Discounted home and motor insurance for members, their staff and families
- Risky/Adventurous Play cover
- Comprehensive policy cover at a long-term sustainable level
- Provides security and clarity for members
As part of the Group Insurance Scheme, members also have access to Commercial Legal Protection (ARAG) which includes:
- Legal advice helplines
- Legal expenses cover
- Legal defence costs
- Incident Advice when a serious issue arises
- Counselling helplines for employers and their employees
Click below to listen to an episode of Early Childhood Ireland’s podcast where we chat with Grahame Brown, Account Director at Arachas Insurance.
Grahame takes us through what a Group Insurance Scheme is and outlines the benefits contained in the Early Childhood Ireland scheme.
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Insurance FAQs
1. What is a Group Insurance Scheme?
Early Childhood Ireland’s Group Insurance scheme operated through Arachas allows members to access comprehensive insurance cover at Competitive rates. Group Insurance packages are customised to meet the needs of Early Childhood Ireland members.
2. What cover do I need/have?
- Public Liability
- Employers Liability
- Personal Accident cover for children and staff
- Professional Liability
- Business Interruption Insurance
- Contents Cover
- Fidelity Guarantee
- Money Cover
- Legal expenses cover
- Option to include Building cover
3. Do I have Risky/Adventurous Play Cover?
Yes, our Group Insurance Scheme includes Risky/Adventurous play in the policy cover. Please check your policy documents for further details.
4. Am I covered for Pyjama Day?
Fundraising for National Pyjama Day, brought to you by Early Childhood Ireland, in your Early Years or School Age Care setting is covered by the Early Childhood Ireland’s Group Insurance scheme.
5. How do I know I am receiving the group insurance scheme discount?
The Group Insurance Scheme discount is available to all active Service Provider and Parent and Toddler Group members of Early Childhood Ireland.
Membership of Early Childhood Ireland does not automatically guarantee access to the Group Insurance Scheme, as Arachas, the insurance broker, reserves the right to assess and approve participation in the scheme.
To confirm that you are receiving the discount, Arachas will note it on your insurance renewal documentation.
Additionally, if you operate more than one setting, it is a condition of membership of Early Childhood Ireland that you must hold a separate membership for each setting to access member benefits, including the Group Insurance Scheme discount.
6. Can my staff and Family avail of Home and Motor Insurance discounts?
Yes, staff and family can avail of group Car and Home insurance discounts through the Group Insurance Scheme.
7. Does membership guarantee access to the Group Insurance Scheme?
No, membership of Early Childhood Ireland does not automatically guarantee access. While members are eligible to apply, Arachas, the insurance broker, reserves the right to assess and approve participation in the scheme.
8. What are the benefits of using the Group Insurance Scheme through Early Childhood Ireland?
- Competitive rates
- Tailored cover for your setting
- Inclusion of adventurous play
- Trusted insurance provider
