DMC Insurance Quick Reference

🌏 DMC Insurance Quick Reference Guide

Your Passport to the Australian/New Zealand Market | Altura Travel Group 2026

$ANZ Market Entry Requirements by Segment

Tier 1
$10M+
Major Wholesalers
85% market access
Tier 2
$5M
Boutique Operators
65% market access
Tier 3
$2M
OTAs & Advisors
40% market access
MICE
$20M+
Corporate Events
Premium segment

πŸ“ŠWhat Your Coverage Level Signals to Buyers

$5M - $20M AUD
βœ… INSTITUTIONAL GRADE
  • Export-ready professional
  • MICE qualified
  • B Corp partnerships
  • 15-25% premium margins
$1M - $5M AUD
⚠️ CREDIBLE REGIONAL
  • Mid-tier distribution
  • Small groups only
  • Case-by-case review
  • Standard margins
<$1M AUD
❌ HIGH RISK
  • FIT only (15% market)
  • Auto-rejected by majors
  • Price-competitive only
  • Growth ceiling

πŸ›‘οΈPublic Liability (PL)

Covers third-party bodily injury or property damage

Example Scenario:
Coach accident injures 8 tourists
Cost: $2.8M AUD

❌ $500k coverage = Bankruptcy
βœ… $10M coverage = Claim paid, business continues

πŸ“‹Professional Indemnity (PI)

Covers errors, advice, booking mistakes

Example Scenario:
Wrong hotel category booked
Remedy Cost: $15k AUD

❌ No PI = Advisor won't partner
βœ… $2M PI = Preferred supplier status

⭐Altura Partnership Standards

βœ“ Current Partners: $5M PL / $2M PI minimum
βœ“ New Partners (2026): $10M PL / $5M PI target
βœ“ Certificate of Currency in English, 60 days before expiry
βœ“ A-rated insurer or strong reinsurance backing
βœ“ Event-specific top-ups for high-value groups
βœ“ Documented Safety Management System (SMS)

πŸ“ˆGrowth Impact: The Numbers

75%
Of ANZ group travel requires $10M+ by 2028
16x
Revenue increase when upgrading $500k β†’ $10M coverage
2.5%
Insurance cost as % of revenue at institutional scale

🎯Immediate Action Steps

1 Locate your current Certificate of Currency and review limits
2 Email certificate to Altura for compliance verification
3 If below $5M PL, request broker quotes for upgrade options
4 Set calendar reminder: 90 days before policy expiry
5 Document your safety protocols and supplier vetting process
6 Schedule quarterly partnership review with Altura