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Public Liability Insurance for Australian Businesses

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Protect Your Business with Public Liability Insurance

What is public liability insurance?

Public Liability Insurance covers the costs of legal action and compensation claims against your business if a third party is injured or their property is damaged while at your business premises or when you are working on their property.

Public Liability Insurance is essential for businesses that interact regularly with the public, clients, or customers.

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Who needs public liability insurance?

Public Liability Insurance is essential for many businesses across different industries. Whether your business operations involve direct contact with the public, on client properties or even public spaces, this insurance protects against the financial repercussions of accidents and injuries. Public Liability Insurance is recommended for:

  • Retailers & Shop Owners
  • Tradespeople & Contractors
  • Event Organisers & Entertainment Providers
  • Consultants & Freelancers
  • Fitness & Sports Instructors
  • Hospitality Operators

What Does Public Liability Insurance Cover?

Public Liability Insurance offers a safety net against a variety of incidents that can occur in the course of your business operations. It is designed to protect your business financially from claims made by third parties for injuries or damages they have suffered as a direct result of your business activities. The main areas covered:

Injury to Third Party

A key aspect of Public Liability Insurance. Covers costs related to legal claims and medical expenses resulting from injuries caused by your business.

Examples of coverage:

  • Compensation claims and legal fees if a customer slips and falls on your premises.
  • Injuries to a bystander caused by your equipment during an off-site job.

Third Party Property Damage

Protects against accidental damage to third-party property caused by your business activities. Provides financial coverage for repair or replacement costs, reducing the financial burden on your business.

Examples of coverage:

  • Breaking a client’s window during a delivery.
  • Paint spill damaging a customer’s carpet during a renovation.

Comprehensive Property Damage

Covers legal expenses for defending liability claims, even if your business is not at fault. Includes costs for hiring lawyers, court fees, and other legal expenses related to third-party negligence claims.

Benefits:

  • Provides confidence and protection during unexpected legal disputes.
  • Helps manage the financial burden of defending claims.

Did you know?

3,119,723

The number of public and product liability risks written by Australian insurers in the 2019 underwriting year.

31,539

The number of public and product liability claims made in the 2019 underwriting year in Australia.

1,328,054,000

(in AUD) The total value of public and product liability claims in the 2019 underwriting year in Australia.

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Protect your business with Public Liability Insurance. Reach out today to discuss your needs and get a comprehensive policy tailored just for you. Public Liability Insurance is not just a precaution; it’s an essential part of running a safe and responsible business.

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Personal Injury

If somebody is wrongfully injured by your actions or your product, public and products liability insurance can cover you for your liability to pay damages to the claimant.

Property Damage

If property is damaged due to your actions or your product, public and products liability insurance can cover you for your liability to pay damages to the claimant.

Advertising Injury

Liability arising out of advertising carried out by or on behalf of the insured.

Case Study

The offshore manufacturer of George’s sunscreen accidentally contaminates the product with chemicals that cause customers to break out in a painful rash.

They file a class suit against George to compensate them for the injury.

Luckily, George’s policy covers him for the costs of going to court and the damages awarded to the customers.

What usually isn’t covered?

Exclusions, the excess you need to pay and limits of liability can vary greatly depending on your insurer.

Policies generally won’t include cover for:

  • Cost of rectifying faulty workmanship
  • Damage to your own product
  • Claims by employees
  • Claims arising out of the use of a registered motor vehicle
  • Claims related to asbestos

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