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At Honan, we appreciate the positivity and opportunities that sport brings, as individuals and as a business.  With sport in our DNA, as well as having a strong capability with sporting bodies and client list to match, we understand your industry and have a proven track record delivering holistic risk management services, targeting an optimal and sustainable risk transfer program.

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Solutions to keep your business in the game.

Honan has an established portfolio of sporting clients, including the likes of Athletics Australia, Hockey Australia, and Water Polo Australia, and a rich history of supporting professional and community sport in a sponsorship or partnership capacity. Our specialist team draws on deep industry knowledge to create expert risk management solutions for your business, so you can focus on doing what you do best.

Types of coverage you should consider:

Personal Accident

Corporate Travel

Combined Liability / Professional Indemnity

Association Liability / Management Liability

Industrial Special Risk (ISR) / Business Package

Cyber Insurance

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Creating a genuine difference for our clients

Our dedicated, highly qualified advisors take the time to truly understand your business, to regularly review its evolving needs, and provide you with purpose-built solutions. Every client knows they matter.

Specialist Knowledge, data-driven decisions

We’re known for our placement of unique risk profiles and drawing on data to make timely, informed decisions. With 400+ team members and over 55 years experience, we offer holistic risk and insurance solutions, from program placement and claims management to risk consulting.

Global Reach & Insights

Our global reach underpins our ability to help clients navigate the challenges and opportunities of a global market, while providing market-leading local expertise.

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With our in-house claims divisions led by industry and legal experts, we know how facilities management, services policies and coverages will respond, providing you an advantage when a claim arises. We advocate for you and your position all the way.
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