Terri Scheer Connect

Distributors can:

• Quote and place cover for both the Landlord Preferred and Scheer Short Stay policies.
• Search properties that you have insured with Terri Scheer.
• Check payment status and policy details.
• Print Certificate of Insurance, and Certificate of Currency.
• Complete annual distributor compliance training.

Referrers can:

• Search properties that you have insured with Terri Scheer.
• Check payment status and some policy details.
• Print Certificate of Insurance, and Certificate of Currency, if you are authorised to pay the policy.

You need to be invited to Terri Scheer Connect by your Authorised Person or Admin, or by contacting Terri Scheer. Once invited, you will receive an invitation email to complete registration online.

Important: your email address and mobile number must be registered with Terri Scheer prior to an invitation being sent.

Your email address will be used as your Terri Scheer Connect login name and your mobile is used for multi-factor authentication.

Please note: we will not be using these for any direct marketing or pass them onto third parties, they are only used for the purpose of logging into Terri Scheer Connect.

Your Authorised Person or Admin has access to view who has been invited on the Employees page within Terri Scheer Connect.

Check your spam folder, please make sure customerservice@terrischeer.com.au is on your safe senders list. Contact your Terri Scheer Connect Authorised Person or Admin to confirm your email address is correct and they can reinvite you.

The Authorised Person or Admin for your office, can nominate you to become a Distributor through the Employee page in Terri Scheer Connect. Once this has been done you will receive an email with the next steps required to become a Distributor.

• You cannot change your email address in Terri Scheer Connect, please email Terri Scheer at customerservice@terrischeer.com.au to change email address.
• Changing your email address will also mean your Terri Scheer Connect login username changes.

An individual can change their mobile number through their My Profile page on Terri Scheer Connect.

Your Authorised Person or Admin will need to remove you from the Employees page.

If you are part of multiple organisations your access will need to be removed separately for each organisation.

You can attempt to reset your password 3 times within 24 hours, if you are trying for a 4th time a new password reset email will not be issued. In this case make sure you click the link in the latest password reset email you received.

Please complete the Change of Company Name form & email it to terrischeer@customerservice.com.au.

For Rent Roll Purchase, New Ownership or Company Merger please complete this form & email it to terrischeer@customerservice.com.au.

Yes you can, but the Authorised Person or Admin for each company will need to invite you separately for each organisation.

If you have the one email address you will be able to select multiple organisations within the one Terri Scheer Connect login. If you have different email addresses across the organisations this means that the organisations will be under separate logins.

If you have any issues contact your Landlord Insurance Partner for further guidance.

Contact your Authorised Person or Admin to make sure you have been invited to the organisation.

Check your spam folder, please make sure customerservice@terrischeer.com.au is on your safe senders list. Contact your Authorised Person or Admin to confirm your email address is correct and they can reinvite you.

Please contact Terri Scheer to update your personal details.

Please contact Terri Scheer as soon as possible, to ensure we have the correct information.

Make sure you have selected the correct organisation. The organisation can be viewed & changed in the top left of the menu.

Please email customerservice@terrischeer.com.au for assistance.

The Authorised Person or Admin can remove employees access to Terri Scheer Connect, through the Employee page & selecting the remove button. This will need to be done for all organisations for employees listed under multiple organisations.

Please note: it is the Authorised Person or Admin’s responsibility to maintain an up to date employee list.

• See employees with Terri Scheer Connect access & their training status.
• Remove & add Terri Scheer Connect access for employees.
• View company & financial pages.
• Access distributor documents.

You can add employees and invite new users to Terri Scheer Connect through the Employee page.

The employee’s email address may already exist in the system, please contact Terri Scheer to investigate further.

No password resets can only be done by the individual user themselves.

Try logging out & back in again to refresh the page. If the problem persists, please contact Terri Scheer.

You can nominate an employee to become a distributor by editing the employee’s position/role in the Employee page of Terri Scheer Connect. Once this has been done the employee will receive an email from Terri Scheer with the next steps required to become a distributor.

The Authorised Person or Admin can nominate admin access to employees by selecting the relevant employee and editing their position/role on the Employee page.

Contact your Landlord Insurance Partner. You can find your Landlord Insurance Partner details on the Company Page in Terri Scheer Connect.

• Your quotes will be shown in order of expiry date, so newer quotes will be at the bottom.
• Quotes expire after 30 days.
• The quote may not have been completed therefore was not saved.

If the property does not fall within the Terri Scheer underwriting guidelines, you will not be able to place cover and an error/jeopardy message will explain the reasons why. If you need further support, contact Terri Scheer.

Building Insurance quotes can be obtained by the landlord filling in the Residential Building Insurance Quote/Application form. The application form is editable, then can be emailed by either the landlord or distributor to customerservice@terrischeer.com.au Alternatively the landlord can obtain a building insurance quote through the Terri Scheer website.

To place cover you must be a Distributor. If you are a distributor, make sure your compliance training is current and you are listed under the correct organisation. If you need further support, contact Terri Scheer.

We attempt to match policy details as best we can based on the information we have in our system. If you think the insured may be eligible for a multiple property discount and it is not applied, please contact us via email at customerservice@terrischeer.com.au or by calling 1800 804 016.

Unfortunately, due to anti-hawking legislation we are unable to make unsolicited contact to discuss new business quotes or policies.

Anti-hawking legislation is designed to provide the customer with greater control over communication and their decisions to purchase financial products. It is also designed to protect the customer from practises such as pressure selling, and purchasing products that do not meet their needs.

You may advise your landlord to call our contact centre on 1800 804 016 and one of our friendly customer service consultants will be able to assist them.

You can cancel the policy within 30 days from the start date of the policy or renewal. As long as you haven’t made a claim we will refund the full money you paid for the policy but you will not have any cover.

• If you apply through Terri Scheer Connect the landlord will receive a 5% discount for the first year.⁺
• An employee who works in the property management department will receive a 20% discount if they take out a policy with Terri Scheer. You will need to fill out an application form and email to customerservice@terrischeer.com.au. Please ensure you mention in the body of the email you are requesting the 20% REA discount.
• If the landlord takes out building insurance and they have a landlord preferred policy, they will receive a 10% discount on the building insurance premium.
• Landlords who have three or more policies will receive a $20 discount per policy. If the landlord has already taken out two policies and takes out a third, we will apply the $20 discount to the new policy and the $20 discount for the other two policies will be applied at renewal. If they take out all three policies at once, the discount will be applied at inception.
• If the policy is eligible for more than one discount, we usually apply any subsequent discount to the already discounted premium in a predetermined order.

Yes, you can place cover. However, if the property is tenanted and the tenant has been in arrears for more than 14 days (7 days ACT & QLD) in the last two months, at the start date of the policy, loss of rent and tenant damage are not covered until the tenant is out of arrears for two consecutive months.

NB: Remember to check the tenant ledger before placing cover.

• If the property will be vacant for more than 90 days, you must notify customer service by emailing customerservice@terrischeer.com.au.
• We will not provide cover for loss of rent, contents, or tenant damage to the building for properties that are vacant for more than 90 days, unless we agree in writing to provide cover. If we do agree to provide cover a higher excess will be applied.

Email customerservice@terrischeer.com.au with information about the required amendment and they will be able to assist you. Please make sure you also include the policy number, landlord name & property address.

You can cancel a policy anytime during the period of insurance. You will have cover up until the date and time of the cancellation. Cancellations cannot be done through Terri Scheer Connect, they can be requested by filling in the below cancellation form and emailing it to customerservice@terrischeer.com.au.

• For Distributors – Distributor cancellation form (this form can be completed by the distributor)
• For Referrers – Landlord cancellation form (the Landlord needs to complete this form)

• If you are a distributor and place cover on behalf of the landlord the Certificate of Insurance and renewals will be emailed to your office for payment. We will write to the landlord to let them know we have sent you the Certificate of Insurance and inform them you are paying this on their behalf.
• If the landlord places cover online or over the phone the Certificate of Insurance will be sent to the landlord. If the landlord fills in an application form, they are given the option of where the Certificate of Insurance is sent – real estate agent or landlord.

If you are a Distributor and you are placing cover on behalf of the landlord you must provide them with a copy of the product PDS and FSG before the financial service is provided. If you are a Referrer you are only authorised to hand out a brochure to the landlord.

Important points:

• An FSG must be given to the landlord as soon as practicable after it becomes apparent that a financial service will be, or is likely to be, provided, and must be given before the financial service is provided.
• A PDS must be given to the landlord at or before the time an offer is made to issue or arrange to issue a financial product, or the financial product is issued. Please note: some exceptions apply – see the relevant legislation and regulations.
• The FSG is a document which contains information to assist customers in deciding whether to obtain a financial service and (amongst other things) informs the landlord about the complaints procedure and remuneration (including commission) or other benefits (i.e. referral fees) that you may receive.
• The PDS is the actual policy wording which details (amongst other things) all the inclusions and exclusions of the policy and provides information about the cooling off period (30 days).

If you receive a Certificate of Insurance or documentation for a property you no longer manage it is your responsibility to notify Terri Scheer, please email customerservice@terrischeer.com.au.

The Certificate of Insurance will be sent to the email address set up for electronic notice delivery (END) or posted to your office if your office is not set up for END.

If you request a once off email copy of a Certificate of Insurance, this will be sent directly to the email address of the person requesting the document through Terri Scheer Connect.

We may have received your payment but there could be a delay with processing the payment in our system, please contact Terri Scheer if it is still showing as unpaid after 5 business days.

If you receive a Certificate of Insurance for payment it is your responsibility to ensure the payment is made on time.

• New business payment terms are 30 days.
• Renewals are sent out 50 days before the due date.

One week before the payment is due a final reminder is sent. If your office is set to pay on behalf of the landlord, the final reminder will be sent to your office and the landlord.

Please contact customer service by emailing customerservice@terrischeer.com.au

• If you have insufficient funds on account, we may be able to arrange a payment extension.
• If we do not receive the payment on time the policy will lapse, and the landlord will have NO insurance.
• We are unable to reinstate lapsed policies. You will need to apply for a new policy and the arrears clause will apply.

No – the premium is due annually. If the landlord is moving back into the property or the property has sold, or the landlord no longer requires the insurance we do offer a pro rata refund. If required, see FAQ on how to cancel a policy.

Trust account details can be viewed on the Financials page in Terri Scheer Connect by the Authorised Person or Admin. The Financials page will also include the email address to use for bank account updates.

Distributor are authorised to deal in insurance on behalf of the landlord.

A Distributor CAN:

• Hand out Terri Scheer brochures and application forms to landlords.
• Provide the landlord with a copy of the PDS & FSG.
• Place cover, make changes or cancel a policy.
• Email an application form on behalf of the landlord.
• Renew a policy on behalf of the landlord.
• Pay new business and renewal invoices.
• Lodge claims and receive claims payments.
• Speak to us on behalf of the landlord.

A Distributor CANNOT:

• Provide financial product advice.
• Collect and send a lead to the customer service team. The landlord will need to contact Terri Scheer direct.

Referrers ARE NOT authorised to deal in insurance on behalf of the landlord.

A Referrer CAN:

• Hand out TSI brochures and application forms to landlords.
• Pay new business and renewal invoices if the landlord has authorised them to do so.
• Lodge claims and receive claims payments, if requested by the landlord.

A Referrer CANNOT:

• Speak on behalf of a landlord with Terri Scheer.
• Email application forms on behalf of the landlord. The landlord will need to email the application form direct to Terri Scheer.

No, only Distributors are authorised to place cover or email application forms on behalf of a landlord.

You can complete this Distributor Expression of Interest form and email it to customerservice@terrischeer.com.au.

• The business is appointed as the “Principal Distributor” and a duly authorised person is required to act on behalf of the office.
• ASIC check – Your Landlord Insurance Partner will check the duly authorised person is not listed on the ASIC banned and disqualified register.
• The duly authorised person is required to complete and pass an annual compliance module. This can be accessed via Terri Scheer Connect and takes 20 minutes to complete.
• Upon successful completion of the compliance module your Landlord Insurance Partner will email you a Distributor Appointment Letter and attach the following:
  • Distributor Operations Manual
  • Instructions on how to appoint employees as Distributors
  • Employee Appointment Letter
  • Employee Termination Letter
• The duly authorised person must read the Distributor Operations Manual to ensure they understand their obligations, sign and return the Distributor Appointment Letter to their Landlord Insurance Partner.
• Your Landlord Insurance Partner will update Terri Scheer Connect to show the business and duly authorised person are now set to distributor status.

The following process needs to be completed for all employees who wish to carry out distributor functions:

• The duly authorised person is required to sub-appoint employees using the employee appointment letter on company letterhead. The employee appointment letter can also be found in Terri Scheer Connect under the Company page.
• Email a copy of the employee appointment letter to the employee and your Landlord Insurance Partner.
• ASIC check – Your Landlord Insurance Partner will check the employee is not listed on the ASIC banned and disqualified register.
• The employee is required to is required to complete and pass an annual compliance module. This can be accessed via Terri Scheer Connect and takes 20 minutes to complete.
• Employees are appointed on the condition they pass the ASIC check and complete and pass the online training module.
• Once all the above are completed your Landlord Insurance Partner will update the portal to show the employee has distributor status.

Your training is available to complete through Terri Scheer Connect up to 30 days after expiry. After 30 days you will be terminated as a Distributor and your Authorised Person or Admin will need to reset your status as a Distributor, which will require you go through the Distributor appointment process again.

Your training status should update immediately upon completion. Try logging out & back in again, if no resolution contact Terri Scheer. Please note, you will not receive a confirmation email for training being completed.

• We only pay commission on the Landlord Preferred Policy and the Scheer Short Stay Policy.
• We do not pay commission for the Residential Building Insurance Policy.

New Business Commission

You WILL receive commission if you have filled in a commission payment form and:

• Your office is appointed a distributor and apply through the portal.
• The landlord completes and submits an application form.
• The landlord applies via our website. HOWEVER they will need to select “Real Estate Agent” referred them to Terri Scheer. We ask this question during the online application process.

You will NOT receive commission if:

• The landlord calls customer service and takes the policy out over the phone.
• The landlord applies via our website and they say they heard of us through another source, Eg TV or Radio

Renewal Commission

• You will receive commission if the renewal Certificate of Insurance is set up to go the agent for payment.
• If the renewal Certificate of Insurance is set to the go to the landlord for payment, you WILL NOT receive commission on renewals.

Commission for new policies

• Landlord Preferred Policy – $22.00 inc gst
• Scheer Short Stay Policy – $27.50 inc gst

Commission for renewals 

• Landlord Preferred Policy – $11.00 inc gst
• Scheer Short Stay Policy – $16.50 inc gst

A commission payment will be made once you have accrued $100. Payments are made mid-month and a recipient created tax invoice will be emailed or posted to your office. It is the agent’s responsibility to ensure we have up to date general account details.

Please note we cannot backdate commissions. Also, if we refund part or all of any premium to a client, we may deduct any amounts due to the agent for commissions in respect of that premium or part premium (plus an amount equal to the GST which was payable on the amount of the refunded commission). 

If you are set up to receive documentation by email, commission invoices will be sent to your nominated email address. If you would like to receive commission tax invoices to a different email address, please email finance@terrischeer.com.au with your nominated email address.

General account details can be viewed on the Financials page in Terri Scheer Connect by the Authorised Person or Admin. The Financials page will also include the email address to use for bank account updates.

• When carrying out entry and exit inspections it is important to take lots of photographs. When a property damage claim is made, it is useful to see before and after evidence of any damage that has occurred. If the property is furnished ensure you carry out an inventory of contents at the commencement of the tenancy.
• Ensure breach notices and termination notices are served on time. Failing to issue or delay in issuing rent arrears notices to the tenant, or failing to issue or delay in pursuing a court or tribunal order for the eviction of the tenant, may result in your rent arrears claim being reduced or refused.
• Ensure regular routine inspections are carried out. Minimum one a year but we recommend doing at least two.
• Ensure the property is kept in good condition, structurally sound and well maintained. The policy may not provide cover if you have not met your responsibilities.
• You must demonstrate that steps have been taken to repair and re-let the property as soon as possible after the departure of the tenant. If there is damage to the property arrange for the property to be cleaned, promptly obtain repair quotes for damage or contact us to help with the repair process. Once repairs are complete arrange for the property be advertised for reletting.
• If the damage is extensive call the claims team as we may need to appoint a loss adjustor to meet you at the property.
• Report theft or damage to the police as soon as possible and obtain a police report number.
• Ensure you include supporting documents. Often when a claim is submitted there are missing supporting documents. The claims team are unable to finalise or pay a claim until they have all the supporting documents. If the supporting documents are not received this can delay the length of time it takes to process the claim or impact the outcome of the claim.

Supporting documents required can be found using this link: How to Claim