Q&A with
Paige Estritori
Strata insurance can be an important way to help protect shared residential properties, such as apartments and townhouses, against unforeseen events. This type of cover can help protect common areas and shared assets, subject to the policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
Owning a property within a strata scheme involves unique responsibilities. Strata insurance can help protect against risks such as fire, storm damage, theft, and liability claims arising from accidents in common areas. This type of cover can form an important part of a broader property risk management approach.
The owners corporation or body corporate generally arranges insurance for the scheme's building and common property. Responsibilities depend on the strata plan and state or territory requirements. Lot owners and tenants should check whether they need separate contents, landlord or liability cover rather than assuming the strata policy covers their belongings or all rental risks.
Read the Product Disclosure Statement and policy schedule for insured events, excesses, exclusions and optional benefits. Check how the policy treats flood, building defects, wear and tear, and maintenance-related damage. Review the building sum insured against current rebuilding costs, including any allowances for demolition, debris removal and professional fees.
Premiums can be affected by location, building construction and condition, rebuilding value, claims history, selected cover and excesses. When comparing strata insurance quotes, consider the total premium, fees and charges alongside limits, exclusions and the excess payable for each type of claim.
Before a claim arises, confirm who should notify the insurer or broker and how excess payments will be handled. Keep maintenance records, photographs and receipts, and check the policy's notification and repair requirements before authorising non-emergency work.
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