Code of Conduct

1. You must in your business dealings act honestly and with integrity
2. You must comply with the legislative requirements applying to your professional duties
3. You must provide reports that are independent and free from influence from others
4. You must have in place arrangements for the management and reporting of conflicts of interest
5. Unless required by law you will not disclose any reports to a third party without the approval of your instructing client
6. Members are bound by the provisions of the General Insurance Code of Practice, as it applies to them
7. A member must not by commission or payment seek to secure instructions
8. If members are appointed to provide professional services and you become aware that the party you are dealing with is distressed or vulnerable you will report this to your instructing client.
9. Members must undertake Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as determined by the AIBEC board
10. Members must maintain accreditation of the Building and or Engineering professional body to which they belong
11. Members will undertake specific insurance industry training as determined by the AIBEC board
12. Members will not recklessly, maliciously or carelessly do anything to damage the good name and reputation of AIBEC
13. Members will ensure any advertising is free from inaccuracies or mis-statements
14. Reference to AIBEC membership in any website, printed material or otherwise will be in accordance with guidelines established by the AIBEC board
15. Members through their employer must hold appropriate insurance cover including Professional Indemnity insurance as determined by the AIBEC Board
16. Compliance with the Code will be mandatory for members and any investigation of a breach, which may result in suspension or expulsion, will be conducted in accordance with the rules of natural justice and follow procedures established by the AIBEC board.

Version 4 - 28 June 2024