Swann becomes official insurer to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Swann Insurance Press Release – June 2010

Australia’s leading motorcycle insurer Swann Insurance is delighted to be the new official insurer to the IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, continuing its dedication and commitment to Australian motorcycling.

Swann’s sponsorship of Australia’s premier motorcycle race meeting will commence with the 2010 event on 15 to 17 October at Phillip Island, and will continue for the next five years.
   
The partnership builds on Swann’s long-standing personal sponsorship of Australia’s leading rider Casey Stoner, last year’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner, as well as its primary insurer sponsorship of the Channel 10, One HD and Fox Sports coverage of the MotoGP and World Superbike 2010 seasons.

Swann General Manager Stuart Chapman said Swann was pleased and proud to continue to build upon its support of Australian motorcycling by partnering with the country’s major motorcycle event.

“As a leading insurer of Australian riders and as riders ourselves, we understand the passion and the place the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix holds in the hearts of all motorcyclists,” he said.

“That’s why we are so pleased to take up this opportunity to support the sport we love.”

“Through our ‘rider’s choice’ motorcycle insurance offer, Swann has delivered the quality, flexibility and service Australian riders need from their insurance partner for over 40 years, and we are excited to be able to bring our insurance knowledge and industry heritage to the premier Australian bike race.”

Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chief Executive Officer Drew Ward said the event was delighted to have Swann on board as official insurance partner.

“Swann has a rich heritage in Australian motorcycle racing and as Australia’s leading motorcycle insurer it is fitting they are partnering with us for what is going to be an exciting five years ahead,” he said.

“We have one of the best events on the MotoGP calendar and are very much looking forward to another great event in October."

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will mark its 16th year at Phillip Island this year.

For more information, contact Sally Thomas Marketing Co-ordinator (03) 92795000.

Swann has been a leading provider of insurance products to motorcyclists for over 50 years, and today insures over 750,000 Australian riders. Swann is “the rider’s choice”, and in addition to its sponsorships within the sport, is also actively working to improve rider safety.

Swann recently sponsored a major three-year study at The George Institute into the benefits of protective clothing in motorcycle crashes and has Casey Stoner as its Safety Ambassador.