| Underwritten by | AAI Limited |
|---|---|
| Underwriter AFS licence | 230859 |
| Underwriter ABN | 48 005 297 807 |
| Owner | Suncorp Group Limited |
| Main products | Car (including classic, modified and imported vehicles), Motorcycle, Home and contents, NSW CTP |
| Issued by a different company | No different insurer found. Shannons CTP insurance is issued by AAI Limited trading as GIO, which is the same legal entity. |
| Phone | 13 46 46 |
| Website | shannons.com.au |
| Complaints | Shannons complaints process, then AFCA |
Ownership: Shannons Pty Limited is part of the Suncorp Group and acts as an authorised representative of AAI Limited, the product issuer. No change in ownership of the brand was found in the sources checked for the last 3 years.
Shannons is a specialist insurance brand aimed at motoring enthusiasts, covering imported, modified, classic, veteran and vintage cars as well as motorcycles. It also sells home and contents insurance and offers CTP cover.
The business operates as Shannons Pty Limited (ABN 91 099 692 636). According to its website, Shannons is an authorised representative of AAI Limited (ABN 48 005 297 807), which is the issuer of its car and home insurance. AAI Limited holds AFSL 230859 and is part of the ASX-listed Suncorp Group.
Shannons describes itself as part of the Suncorp Network, and its sister brands include AAMI, GIO, Suncorp Insurance, Apia, Bingle and Terri Scheer. The CTP insurance available through Shannons is issued by AAI Limited trading as GIO, with Shannons acting as GIO's agent, so it comes from the same legal insurer.
Other brands underwritten by AAI Limited
Common questions
Who underwrites Shannons insurance?
Shannons car and home insurance is issued by AAI Limited (ABN 48 005 297 807, AFSL 230859). Shannons Pty Limited is its authorised representative.
Who owns Shannons?
Shannons is part of the Suncorp Group, whose parent is ASX-listed Suncorp Group Limited.
Is Shannons the same as AAMI?
No, they are separate brands with different products, but both have policies issued by AAI Limited within the Suncorp Group.
Who issues Shannons CTP insurance?
Shannons CTP is issued by AAI Limited trading as GIO, with Shannons acting as an agent and authorised representative of GIO.
Sources
Last checked: 2026-10-06