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MEMBER BENEFITS

SAIA Benefits Framework

The framework of benefits for members of SAIA has been drafted in two main sections to define the benefits that are enjoyed by members in the different classes of individual members and practices.  It lists :

  1. General Benefits that all members of SAIA are entitled to.
  2. Additional Benefits that corporate members are entitled to.

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Current initiatives which are of significance for SAIA members Include:

CCN (Construction Communication Network)
CCN is a joint venture initiative between the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) and private investors, and has been set up with the aim of improving communication between all participants in the construction industry in South Africa.  CCN is a member of the International Construction Information Society.  Phone 0800 000 CCN [226] toll free or e-mail enquiries@ccn.org.za or log onto the CCN website for more details of this exciting venture.

click to visit the CCN website

APIGIS (Architects Professional Indemnity Group Insurance Scheme)
APIGIS offers a Professional Indemnity solution tailor made for the architectural industry by the architectural professionals. Amongst other benefits, it covers actual or alleged breach of professional duty, negligence or wrongful acts, legal defence costs, fee recovery, loss of documents, joint venture and subcontracted duties, public liability and personal accident cover.
It is advisable for all architectural professionals to have appropriate professional indemnity insurance. The APIGIS scheme is overseen by a Trust representing professionals, and through whose foresight, added benefits such as run-off cover, accidental death, permanent total disability cover and contributions to excess payments in the event of a claim are paid.
The trustees have appointed Marsh Vikela to manage the scheme.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Marsh Vikela (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag X14, Benmore, 2010
88 Grayston Drive, Sandton
Telephone: 011 506 5000
Facsimile: 011 506 5250
www.marsh-africa.com
www.marsh.com

Direct Dials & E-Mail Addresses:
Contact 1:    
Vanessa Kleber Telephone: +27 11 506 5466
Manager, Specialist Risks Cellular: +27 83 460 1767
  Facsimile: 086 636 5389
  Facsimile: +27 11) 506 5250
  vanessa.kleber@marsh.com
     
Contact 2:    
Caroline Mdluli Telephone: +27 11 506 5175
Broker, Specialist Risks Facsimile: 086 636 5392
  Facsimile: +27 11 506 5250
  caroline.mdluli@marsh.com
     
APIGIS Administration:    
Contact 1:    
Michèle van Staden Cellular: +27 82 789 0479
  Facsimile: +27 12 643 0474
  michele.v.s@absamail.co.za
     
Contact 2:    
Ronald Remmers Cellular: +27 72 210 7024
  Tel + Fax: +27 12 325 2906
  remmers.pia@saia.org.za


BEPMEDS
The Built Environment Professionals Association’s Medical Scheme (Bepmeds) is a restricted medical scheme which was created for members of the supporting Professional Associations, ASAQS, SAIA and SAACE, and their employees. Bepmeds has a vision to achieve and maintain a sustainable medical scheme that has a benefit structure designed to meet the specific needs of its professional member base.

Bepmeds is a Professional Medical Scheme, by Professionals, for Professionals !

We are pleased to announce that the “Benefit Guide 2007” has been published and formally launched in October 2006. Existing members of the scheme, as well as new members considering to make the switch across to the BEPMEDS scheme at the end of the year are invited to scrutinise the guide and to consider the very attractive options for joining the scheme during 2007.

To view the 2007 Benefit Guide, please click here.

Should you have any further questions on BEPMEDS membership, you can call 0860 10 29 03 or access details directly via the scheme’s website : www.bepmebs.co.za.