Insuring your business

It's not just fire or theft that you have to consider these days.  Insurance can provide coverage against accidents in the workplace, harm to clients through oversight or error, medical expenses, malpractice, data braches and much more.  So, insurance isn't just about piece of mind.  When the worst happens, it can also be the difference between rebuilding your business, or having to shut up shop.

Before you buy any policy, it's important to take the time to understand the fine print.  Make sure you supply all the necessary information to the company you're purchasing through, as providing misleading information could invalidate your policy.

In Australia, some forms of insurance are compulsory for businesses such as workers compensation if you have employees, and third party personal injury insurance, which is often part of your vehicle registration fee.

The risks you face and the policies available to cover these risks vary from business to business, and by industry.  They'll also change over time so a regular review is a good idea.  No single policy can cover all your business risks so it's likely you will need more than one policy.  You can visit  the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to see a list of common policy types for business.  Also give us a  call and talk to us, we can help.

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