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What is IT professional insurance?

IT professional insurance (the different types of cover designed for IT pros) helps your business manage the cost of common risks, like work errors, cyberattacks and broken equipment.   

A lot can go wrong when you’re programming, coding, testing, debugging or doing other techy stuff. Mistakes in your work, property damage, broken equipment and lawsuits are just a few of the risks that insurance for IT contractors could help you manage.  

If the cost of fixing these issues (and others) would cripple your finances, then you might want to consider business insurance. 

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Why do IT professionals need insurance?

IT professionals may need business insurance to meet contractual obligations and pay unplanned bills. 

Lease office space

Work with specific clients 

Pay legal costs if you face a claim

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Who needs IT professionals’ insurance?

IT professionals from computer programmers to IT consultants consider business insurance an essential part of protecting their livelihoods. BizCover offers cover for many IT occupations, including: 

Computer Maintenance Services

Computer Programmers

Data Processing Services

Database Programming Services

Hardware Installation, Maintenance and Repair

IT Consultants

Internet Service Providers

Telecommunication Service

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Did you know?

The nature of work undertaken by some IT professionals means the difference between a public or professional indemnity claim can be difficult to determine. BizCover offers a liability package with combined Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance from the same insurer. That way, there can be no dispute between insurers as to which policy should respond to a claim.

What types of cover do IT professionals need? 

IT professionals consider a range of cover to protect their professional reputation, equipment, and other business assets. Build an insurance package that fits you business needs and buy in minutes. 

Public Liability

Covers costs and legal fees if you negligently cause injury to a member of the public or damage to property.

Public Liability insurance

Professional Indemnity

Covers losses and legal fees as a result of alleged or actual negligence in your professional services or advice.

Contents Insurance

Covers loss or damage to business items at the insured location, such as equipment, stock, machinery, and furniture

Contents coverage

Electronic Equipment

Covers the cost of having damage to machinery at your business repaired or replaced following a breakdown

Electronic Equipment insurance

Cyber Liability

Protection against claims and supports your profitability following a broad range of cyber events.

Cyber Insurance

How much does IT professionals’ insurance cost?

The average cost of business insurance for IT professionals is $84 per month with BizCover.
However, the amount you pay will depend on factors such as the services you provide and your history of claims.

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How is the cost of insurance calculated?  

Risks of the industry 

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

*Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $250K
  • $10M

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

Factors influencing cost

Risks of the industry 

Cover level amount

Annual turnover

Number of employees

Claims history

Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual criteria will apply.

Get cover that works with the risks of your business

Select different cover amounts for each policy listed below.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim.

Cover levels to choose from

  • $5M
  • $20M

Cover levels to choose from

  • $250K
  • $10M

Unsure how much to choose? Think about:

Statutory professional requirements

Cover required by contracts

Number of employees being covered

Your contract value

Worst case scenario claim size

Underinsurance

We know it’s tempting to select a lower level of cover to reduce premiums, but this can leave businesses shocked and insufficiently covered when making a claim.

Ways underinsurance catches business owners out:

Inflation

With inflation, the cost of living and doing business increases. Remember to cover you, your tools and assets for the rising costs of replacing or covering them, not what you paid for them – you may be surprised at the difference.

Not covering the full cost of your risks

If you select cover levels for less than the value you may be found liable – left out of pocket when it comes to claims time. It’s important to review your risks and determine how much you will need to cover any claim that may come your way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance each provide IT professionals with essential cover for different types of claims. 

Professional Indemnity insurance* for IT consultants and businesses could help you cover claims like these and others related to mistakes, omissions, and general professional wrongdoing.  

Public Liability insurance* for IT companies is designed to provide protection for you and your IT business should you accidentally cause an injury or property damage while working in a client’s premises. 

Business Insurance is a customisable package that bundles different types of insurance to help protect your business assets, revenue and more. A Business Insurance Pack can be customised to fit your business needs. IT professionals often consider Building, Contents, Machinery Breakdown, Business Interruption, and Theft cover, just to name a few! 

Cyberattacks, data breaches and other cyber incidents can create expensive bills and cause reputational damage. That’s why many IT professionals choose Cyber Liability cover for their businesses. Cyber Liability insurance* could provide an important safety net if your IT business experiences a cyber incident.  

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