Instant Online Public Liability Insurance Quote
With a team of specialists with decades of combined experience, we are the leading public liability experts for tradies Australia-wide.
With comprehensive, affordable coverage options and an easy online quote form, we offer instant quotes tailored to your needs.
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How Much Is Public Liability Insurance?
The cost of public liability coverage for tradies is generally very affordable and can as low as $30 a month.
However, the price can vary depending on your business type, location, size, the potential risk that you pose, and the annual turnover of your business.
Get an instant online public liability insurance quote today for pricing tailored to your business.
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Common Coverage Amounts
The Quick Tradie
Standard
$5M
- $5,000,000 Public Liability Cover.
- Optional Tools Cover.
- Coverage for up to 5 Employees.
- Instant Quote and Purchase.
- Cover in 5 minutes.
- Certificate of Currency Emailed in Minutes.
Instant Quote
Popular
Advanced Cover
Professional
$10M
- $10,000,000 Public Liability Cover.
- Optional Tools Cover.
- Coverage for up to 5 Employees.
- Instant Quote and Purchase.
- Cover in 5 minutes.
- Certificate of Currency Emailed in Minutes.
Instant Quote
Advanced Cover
Super Cover
$20M
- $20,000,000 Public Liability Cover.
- Optional Tools Cover.
- Coverage for up to 5 Employees.
- Instant Quote and Purchase.
- Cover in 5 minutes.
- Certificate of Currency Emailed in Minutes.
Instant Quote
How to Get Public Liability Insurance
- Enter Your Details: Fill in your details in our online form to generate an online public liability insurance quote.
- Contact Us: If you’d prefer to talk to someone, call our trade insurance team to discuss your needs directly.
- Get Your Certificate of Currency:Once you have approved your quote, you will receive your Certificate of Currency within minutes.
With coverage for over 100 trades, organising your insurance has never been easier. Protect yourself and your employees today!
What Does Public Liability Insurance Cover?
Typical Inclusions | Typical Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Compensation costs for personal injury suffered by a third party (e.g. a customer, supplier or member of the public) Compensation for damage to property owned by a third party due to your negligent business activities The legal and defence costs associated with a covered claim Compensation for damage of third-party goods not owned by you that are in your care, custody, or control Coverage of either $5 million, $10 million, or $20 million Many public liability policies also provide cover for product liability | Injuries to your employees Damage to your own property Costs of rectifying faulty workmanship or product recall Professional negligence Events occurring before or after the policy period Aircraft products Asbestos Liquidated damages Punitive damages where the insured party acted so badly that extra damages were awarded Liabilities assumed under contract that the insured would not be liable for at common law |
How Much Public Liability Insurance Do I Need?
To figure out how much public liability insurance you need, think about factors like:
- Contract requirements: Do any of your contracts require a minimum level of public liability cover?
- Industry minimums: Has your industry body set a minimum level of public liability cover for membership?
- Business or trade requirements: Does your business or trade license require a minimum amount of public liability cover?
- Potential accidents and claim amounts: What kind of accidents could occur due to your business operations and what could be the potential cost of a claim?
- Business size: How many employees do you have?
Why Do You Need Public Liability Insurance?
Public liability insurance is essential for all self-employed tradesmen, subcontractors, and contractors for the below reasons:
- Risk exposure: Self-employed tradesmen, subcontractors, and contractors face significant risks without an employer-employee relationship. Liability insurance covers these risks effectively.
- Responsibility: You are accountable for any property damage or personal injury caused on site. This includes potential issues that could arise long after the job is completed, even post-retirement.
- Financial protection: Liability insurance covers financial damages, legal defence costs, and other charges resulting from your actions.
- Worksite access: Many building and construction companies require a Certificate of Currency (Certificate of Insurance) for site access.
- Licensing requirements: Certain states and trades, such as electricians in Queensland and Tasmania, and plumbers in Victoria, mandate public liability insurance for licensing. Without the correct cover, you cannot apply for or renew a contractor’s licence.
Why Choose Us?
We only provide insurance for tradies – that’s it.
Our focus on trade insurance means that we have massive group buying power which not only gets us a great price but also ensures that the wording of the policies is specifically suited to tradies.
We also offer competitive monthly payment options and tax audit cover is also included as standard in your trade insurance package.
Plus, as an added bonus, you’ll receive free legal advice, and this doesn’t just apply to business related issues, you can call with any legal issue you may have to receive a free initial consultation.
Your Trade Public Liability Insurance Experts
We offer tailored public liability insurance options for hundreds of trades, including:
- Public Liability for AC / Heating Mechanics
- Public Liability for Alarm & CCTV Installer Insurance
- Public Liability for Antenna Installers
- Public Liability for Bricklayers
- Public Liability for Carpenters
- Public Liability for Cladding and Metal Wall Installers
- Public Liability for Concreters
- Public Liability for Curtain and Blinds Installers
- Public Liability for Dog Washing and Pet Grooming Services
- Public Liability for Earthmovers
- Public Liability for Excavators
- Public Liability for Electricians
- Public Liability for EV Charger Installers
- Public Liability for Fencers
- Public Liability for Glaziers
- Public Liability for Handymen & Property Maintenance Services
- Public Liability for Home Theatre and AV Installers
- Public Liability for House Cleaners
- Public Liability for Landscapers and Gardeners
- Public Liability for Lawn Mowers
- Public Liability for Shop & Office Fitters
- Public Liability for Plasterers
- Public Liability for Plumbers
- Public Liability for Roofers
- Public Liability for Security Door and Shutter Installers
- Public Liability for Shade Sail and Outdoor Covering Installers
- Public Liability for Solar Panel Installers
- Public Liability for Tile, Carpeting and Flooring Layers
- Public Liability for Welders
FAQs
What is public liability insurance?
Due to the hazardous nature of some worksites, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. Thankfully, public liability insurance can cover some of these risks at a veryaffordable cost, and can protect a tradesman from some of the largest financial losses they can experience.
This type of insurance was designed to protect business owners from the financial risks of causing property damage or personal injury to other people in the day to day operation of their businesses. It doesn’t cover injuries to you (that’spersonal accident and illness insurance) or your employees (that’sworkers’ comp).
When your business activities causes property damage or personal injury to another person, you will generally be liable for any resulting financial costs. This can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a minor claim through to millions of dollars in extreme cases.
Rather than having to pay this money out of your own pocket and risking both your business and personal assets, you can get public liability cover. The insurance company will then take care of the financial payout – provided that the claim is within the policy limits.
How do I get a quote for public liability insurance?
Your time is precious. That is why we make it easy as possible to get your quote. Simply click here and complete the form to receive an online public liability insurance quote instantly.
How much will I be able to cover?
Your business can be protected for up to $20,000,000. To find the right amount of coverage for you, we advise getting in touch with one of our expert insurance brokers.
Do I need public liability insurance as a sole trader?
As a sole trader, public liability is a popular choice of cover and provides a safe environment for third parties when they interact with you as a small business owner. For guidance as to whether this type of cover is right for your situation, click here.
Are public liability and business insurance the same?
No. Public liability cover was designed to protect business owners from the financial risks resulting from causing damage to property or personal injury to other people in the day-to-day operation of their business.
While each policy is a little different, there are several standard elements you will find in most business packs. Business insurance is an insurance package designed to provide cover for your business contents, stock, tools, and commercial premises when an insured event occurs such as a fire, a storm, theft or even accidental damage. A business insurance package can also cover your portable equipment and glass, as well as loss of revenue due to business interruption in specified circ*mstances. It also offers the option of selecting public liability cover – however, that is not automatically included.
Do I need public liability insurance as a sole trader?
If you are a tradesperson working on a building site or any customer premises, you will need an adequate public liability or third-party liability insurance policy. Additionally, if you own a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle insurance policy will also be necessary for protection and peace of mind.
How much liability do sole traders have?
As a sole trader, you have unlimited liability. This means that in the event of personal injury to a third party or damage caused by your business to someone else’s property, you could be liable for all debts and business expenses. If you are insured appropriately, your policy can cover expenses resulting from an incident as well as legal representation costs if necessary.
Do I still need a policy if I haven't made money yet?
Yes, it is in your best interest to have enough public liability insurance coverage, even if you have not made any profit yet. There is always the possibility of an unexpected accident occurring when visiting a customer’s premises. Many contracting companies will not allow tradies or subbies to work on their jobs unless they carry public liability policies. It is advisable to sit down with your insurance broker to review your coverage and inform them of any changes in your business to ensure your policy remains effective and meets your needs.
Does my policy cover my subcontractors?
Because your sub-contractors are considered to be self-employed, your public liability policy will likely not cover them. To protect yourself and your subbies, ask subcontractors about their public liability cover before they begin working with you. This is vital because there are cases where a company’s public liability cover has paid for damages caused by a sub-contractor but later went to the sub-contractor for reimbursem*nt.
Make sure youcheck their Certificate of Currency, paying close attention to name on the certificate, date it was issued, occupation and policy period.
If you need public liability cover that covers your sub-contractors as well, you can contact us to discuss our options as we have tailored insurance options as well.
Are public liability and professional indemnity insurance the same?
It is essential to note that public liability and professional indemnity insurance are part of business insurance covers dealing with compensation claims. The difference comes in due to the nature of the claims that the two policies cover.
For instance, public liability insurance helps protect you as a plumber against claims that clients and other people make for injury and property damages. Typically, this insurance helps cover accidents or problems that may arise when undertaking your activities on site.
On the other hand, professional indemnity insurance helps cover you for clients’ claims due to your professional negligence and errors-when you fail to deliver what the client wants, and they demand compensation. The professional indemnity insurance will help cover any damage or legal fee needed for compensation.
Is it possible to cancel mid-term?
It is possible to cancel your policy when need be, if so you only get charged for the time you have been covered for.
Do I need to sign any forms?
There is no paperwork involved whatsoever when setting up your public liability insurance.
How do I change details on my policy like increasing value or updating my address?
You don’t need to stress, give us a quick call on 1300 826 850 and we will update all changes for you and send you out the amended documents.
How do I make a claim?
Same as above, give us a quick call on 1300 826 850 and we can send you the appropriate details to be completed.
How long will it take to get my Certificate of Currency?
Less than a few minutes!
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