Types of cover
We offer insurance designed for the building, construction and civil industries.
Types of insurance cover
We understand the working arrangements that are common in the industry, and all insurance options are available for casuals and contractors if they meet certain minimum hour conditions.
For more information see our Insurance in Super Key factsheet.
Death cover
Death cover provides a benefit for your family or estate in the event of your death. You may choose to have Death cover only, however if you choose to have Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) cover with BUSSQ you must have at least the same amount of Death cover. Your Death cover amount will be reduced by any Terminal Illness or TPD benefit you may be paid.
Terminal Illness cover
If you are insured for Death only or Death and TPD cover, you are automatically covered for Terminal Illness. You may qualify for a Terminal Illness benefit if you suffer from an illness or injury which in the opinion of two medical practitioners (one of whom the insurer may elect and require to be a specialist physician) is likely to lead to your death, despite reasonable medical treatment, within 12 months of the date of written certification.
If you want to discuss your options, we’re here to help:
Change or cancel your insurance cover
You can apply to change or cancel your insurance cover at any time.
How much insurance do you need?
How much cover you need changes and it’s important to review your insurance at different stages of life to make sure it still suits your needs.
Our Insurance needs calculator can help you get your head around how much cover you might need.
Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) cover
To receive an insured Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) benefit, you must satisfy the relevant definition of TPD. If a TPD benefit is payable to you, you will receive your insured benefit together with the balance of your superannuation account. If approved, your Death cover amount will be reduced by any terminal illness or TPD benefit you may be paid.
Total and Temporary Disablement (TTD) cover
To receive an insured Total & Temporary Disablement (TTD) benefit you must be completely and continuously unable, due to illness or injury, to earn salary or wages in respect of your own occupation and you are not earning salary or wages from any other occupation.
TPD cover is only available to manual workers aged 21 and over who have at least four units of default TPD cover. It provides a payment of the lesser of $350 per week or 100% of salary, payable monthly in arrears, after a six month Waiting Period has passed. You can receive this payment for a maximum of 12 months while you remain Totally and Temporarily Disabled. The amount paid to you as a TTD benefit is then deducted from your TPD payment if you satisfy the relevant definition of TPD.
Premium Choice Income Protection Cover
Income Protection provides a monthly insurance benefit if you are unable to work because of sickness or injury, either temporarily or permanently and the insurer accepts your claim. BUSSQ's flexible options enable you to choose the Waiting Period and Benefit Period that suit you at the time of applying.
For more information:
Other types of cover and changing your insurance
Under 21 Death and TPD Cover
BUSSQ offers young members a budget insurance option which has a reduced level of cover. The default level of Death insurance and TPD insurance cover for BUSSQ MySuper members joining under age 21, is a sum insured of $50,000.
You can choose to have the higher default cover if you like, however you must advise us of this choice within 60 days of joining BUSSQ.
Life Events Cover
We understand your need for insurance changes as your circumstances change. As a result, we help to ensure that for members of our Premium Choice product, your insurance keeps you covered. With Life Events Cover, you can increase your insurance cover for certain specific life events, without providing any medical evidence.
Increasing or reducing your cover
You are able to increase or decrease your insurance cover at any time, however maximum and minimum levels of cover do apply. To increase your cover you may need to provide medical information and be underwritten.
You can review or change your cover in your online account or by calling us:
Transfer your insurance from another super fund
If you have super accounts outside of BUSSQ that include insurance cover, you may be able to transfer the cover to your BUSSQ account.
BUSSQ accepts transfers of insurance cover from other superannuation funds.
Learn more about insurance
Benefits of insurance
Having insurance in your super can be convenient and cost effective. BUSSQ offers flexible insurance options designed for building, construction, and civil workers.
Making an insurance claim
At BUSSQ, we work hard to give you the assistance and support you need to navigate the insurance claims process.
Nominate a beneficiary
Do you know what will happen to your super benefit when you die? You can nominate who you want to get your super.