What is Contents insurance?
Contents insurance (sometimes called Property insurance) covers loss of or damage to items such as business equipment, stock, plant and machinery, records, fixtures and fittings and furniture belonging to you at the insured location.
Fire, burst pipes, accidental damage, events like these (and plenty of others) could ruin business property -and replacing it might cost you a small fortune! That’s why you may want to consider Contents insurance to help you cover this unexpected expense.
What does Contents insurance cover?
Natural Events
Like storm damage, wind, lightening and earthquake.
Fire and Water
Caused by burst pipes, sprinklers, or fixed tanks (flood excluded)
Accidental and Impact Damage
Including damage caused by vehicle accidents
Malicious Damage
Including vandalism
- Wear and tear or gradual deterioration
- Damage caused by insects or animals
- Machinery breakdown
- Pollution
- Faulty design or workmanship
- Intentional damage caused by you
- Rust, mould or mildew
- Computer virus or hacking
- Anyone deliberately switching off the power supply
Why might you need Contents insurance?
Business insurance isn’t mandatory in NZ for most businesses, but you may need a Contents policy to replace things like:
Trading stock
Business furniture, machinery, or equipment
Goods held by you on consignment
Business documents and records
Get your Contents insurance sorted quicker than sorting the office lunch order.
Get your Public Liability insurance sorted quicker than a smoko break.
How much does Contents insurance cost?
Contents insurance costs $56.75 per month* on average, for BizCover NZ customers – but every business is unique.
The cost of a policy can vary based on how many employees you have, risks, insurance requirements and other factors.
The costs are real, get that new policy feel
$56.75/mo*
Expected average cost
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. This information is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be relied upon as advice. As with any insurance, cover will be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording.
Click here to check industry wise average prices
Get cover that works with the risks of your business
You can select from different levels of cover.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim. Choosing different cover levels may impact the cost of your policy.
Flexible Cover
Up to $3M of cover for Contents, Building, and Business Interruption (combined)
Unsure how much to choose? Think about:
Statutory professional requirements
Cover required by contracts
The value of your business property
Your annual turnover
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.
$56.75/mo*
Expected average cost
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. This information is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be relied upon as advice. As with any insurance, cover will be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording.
Click here to check industry wise average prices
Get cover that works with the risks of your business
You can select from 3 different levels of cover.
This is the most you will be paid out if you need to make a claim. Choosing different cover levels may impact the cost of your policy.
Flexible Cover
Up to $3M of cover for Contents, Building, and Business Interruption (combined)
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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^ Savings made from January 2023 to July 2024. This information is provided as a guide only and may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual underwriting criteria will apply.
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