Public Liability Insurance* for Rockhampton businesses

 

Public Liability insurance is designed to provide protection for you and your business in the event a customer, supplier or a member of the public are injured or sustain property damage as a result of your negligent business activities.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there are 5,121 businesses in Rockhampton, with 584 new businesses registering in FY 17-18.

The main employing industry in Rockhampton is Healthcare and Social Assistance, employing 15.1% of the working population. The second largest employing industry is Retail Trade, employing 10.6% of the working population, followed by Education and Training, an industry that employs 9.8% of the working population.

The largest industry by number of registered businesses is Construction, with 843 businesses registered. This is followed by Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services, with 501 registered businesses, followed by Transport, Postal and Warehouse Services, with 396 businesses registered.

Like all small business owners, businesses in Rockhampton each have a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps for the safety of their customers, suppliers and the community and for their property.

Most Public Liability policies also extend to cover Product Liability. If you sell, supply or deliver goods, even in the form of repair or service, you may need cover for negligence claims against you where your product has caused injury, death or damage.

Even the most careful businesses run the risk of injuring someone or damaging something during their operations. Chances are, like many other small businesses in Rockhampton, if you were faced with a public liability claim, the financial impact of paying the claim and associated legal fees (including defence costs) could potentially send you out of business. That’s why you should consider Public Liability insurance to provide the financial protection your business deserves.

What does Public Liability insurance cover? 

Public Liability insurance covers claims for personal injury suffered by a third party (such as a customer, supplier or member of the public) due to your negligent business activities. It also covers claims for damage to property owned by a third party as result of your negligent business activities. It’s clear that the legal costs of a public liability claim could pose a financial burden to a small business. Public liability Insurance gives you peace of mind by picking up the reasonable legal and defence costs associated with a covered claim.

The following activities are typically not covered by a Public Liability insurance policy:

• Injuries to your employees
• Damage to your own property
• Costs of rectifying faulty workmanship
• Professional negligence
• Contractual liability
• Motor vehicle claims
• Events occurring before or after the policy period

How much does Public Liability insurance cost for Rockhampton businesses?

On average, small businesses in Rockhampton pay $35.40**per month for a Public Liability insurance policy. Public Liability insurance is one of the most popular types of insurance for businesses. In fact, it is likely to be very important for almost every kind of business, from those that operate in the trades and service industries, to businesses that are predominantly office-based, such as consultancy occupations.

Given the various industries and occupations Public Liability insurance can cover, the cost of it can vary greatly. This is due to several factors including:

• The type and nature of your business
• Your business turnover and size
• The amount of insurance cover your business needs