Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

[Lisa Barrett]

I'm certainly not trying to shoot any offer of insurance down.  I wanted discussion and opinion because I feel out of the loop.  I am a member of the SAIMA but we have received nothing not even a note to say anything is on the table , it's all hear say and 3rd hand.  As I said before I only practice independently and as It is my whole life, I don't do a bit on the side so to speak I wonder why nobody has bothered to inform the SAIMA what's happening, if there's a meeting we can attend etc etc.  This is not a closed shop for whoever to negotiate my life without even my knowledge.  If insurance is taken up I will be expected to get it.  All You lovely women who are at the moment not homebirthing because there is no insurance your fine.  I Homebirth every day of my life, I have recently done twins at home and have a very busy practice. you can all get on your high horse about this but it directly affects ME not you so I want to know what is going on before I sign on the dotted line.   Justine, I appreciate that the women have the right to request cover, I don't not want insurance I just don't want any old thing and I feel uncomfortable about the way it would work.    This open discussion is great.  It's the best way to get the best deal..  I know that people have worked tirelessly on this but I work tirelessly birthing women at home so surely my opinion counts for something.   Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: Shaughn Leach To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:13 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed   I am a recently qualified midwife (July) and I have put my name down with ACMI as I understood this to be only an _expression_ of interest at this stage.  I don’t intend to work as an independent midwife however it seemed to me that there were other midwives who would appreciate being able to access this type of insurance.  For a few years I did not hold professional indemnity insurance in my private practice as a Lactation Consultant and I personally found the situation very stressful (fearful!!).  Eventually I found insurance with a company that provides PI insurance for complementary practitioners (AON Brokers) at a reasonable cost.  As I continue to pay for this insurance despite working mostly in a hospital setting at present, I can appreciate the benefits of paying per case!   Shaughn Leach