The partnership sees a new ownership structure for Guild Insurance led by EML Group, alongside Guild Group on behalf of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, which remains a key shareholder.
Supporting a sustainable pharmacy workforce is critical.
Andrew Bloore, Guild Group Chair
It enhances the insurer’s ability to deliver on its purpose — there for those our communities rely on — by bringing together experienced and highly aligned organisations with a shared service ethic and a strong commitment to customer outcomes.
A new partnership
Importantly, this new partnership supports PGA's priority to build healthier, more connected communities by strengthening community pharmacy’s role in Australia’s health system.
It enables PGA to work with its new shareholder partners to continue representing members’ interests over the long term, while ensuring Guild Insurance delivers the right balance of service, coverage and affordability for pharmacy and the broader health and community services sector.
“Supporting a sustainable pharmacy workforce is critical," Andrew Bloore, Guild Group Chair said.
"And ensuring Guild members have access to insurance coverage that evolves alongside an expanding scope of practice is fundamental to that goal.
"This partnership will enable Guild Insurance to grow and strengthen, while delivering enhanced, future‑focused services that better support pharmacy communities across Australia."
Guild Insurance will continue to operate as a standalone insurer, with its brand, purpose and operational management remaining unchanged.
Customers, partners and associations can expect complete continuity in the products, services and support they rely on today, and all existing customer relationships, service channels and policy arrangements will remain in place.
