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Business and commercial insurance pack policies can be a convenient way to combine different insurance covers that may be relevant to a wide range of businesses.
Business insurance policies can vary substantially in price, features, definitions and cover limits. The sections you select should reflect your business activities, premises, assets and liability risks.
Depending on the policy and the sections selected, a business pack may include:
Not every business risk is included in a pack. Professional indemnity, cyber insurance and workers' compensation may need separate arrangements. Check any insurance requirements that apply to your industry, contracts and state or territory rather than assuming a business pack meets them.
When comparing small business insurance or commercial insurance quotes, look beyond the premium. Check the insured activities and locations, sums insured, liability limits, excesses and sublimits for particular losses. Read the policy wording, schedule and any applicable Product Disclosure Statement before deciding.
Premiums can be affected by your industry, turnover, location, asset values, claims history, selected cover and excess. Compare quotes on equivalent terms, including any broker fees and instalment charges, rather than assuming the lowest premium provides the same protection.
Check how the policy treats flood, wear and tear, maintenance issues, unattended premises and stock or tools away from your business address. These risks may be excluded, restricted or require additional cover. Ask whether an underinsurance clause could reduce a claim payment if your sums insured are too low.
Keep current asset records, receipts, photographs and financial records to help substantiate a loss. After an incident, follow the policy's notification requirements, take reasonable steps to prevent further loss where safe, and check with the insurer before authorising non-urgent repairs or admitting liability. Claim payments depend on the insured event, supporting evidence, limits, excesses and exclusions.
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