What is the difference between Tool & Portable Equipment insurance and Contents (Property) insurance?

Tool & Portable Equipment insurance covers the cost of the things you take on-the-job with you anywhere in New Zealand. Contents insurance covers the things which stay on your premises.

What is the difference between Contents (Property) insurance and Building insurance?

Both cover damage caused by storm, fire, and theft or break in, but Contents (Property) protects the money, equipment, stock, and glass in your building, while Building Cover protects the building you operate out of.

Are my tools covered if they were stolen out of my van?

Tool & Portable Equipment insurance can cover you if your tools are stolen from your locked van, ute, or work vehicle. When you make a claim, we will assess if the stolen equipment was stored securely.

Can I buy Business Vehicle insurance for my work ute or van?

Unfortunately, BizCover does not currently offer Business Vehicle Insurance. However, we can help protect the tools of trade and portable equipment securely stored inside your work vehicle with Tool & Portable Equipment insurance. So, if your tools are stolen from your locked ute or van, your policy can help replace them (subject to the policy terms).

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A Tradies Guide To Getting Your Business Insurance Sorted

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If you’re a sole trader or small business owner, protecting your business and your customers with Public Liability insurance is one of the most important aspects. It offers protection should a customer, supplier, or even member of the public, sue your business for damage to their property. And whilst you probably take every care not to damage their property, it doesn’t mean you won’t be found negligent should an unwanted accident occur, or someone attempts to make a claim against you. As cliché as it sounds, accidents happen. If you don’t have Public Liability insurance you face the risk of being out of pocket for hefty legal and compensation costs that can potentially cripple your business.

Small Business Insurance: Why you might want to ensure you’re covered!

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The representative said that he wasn't sure if the situation I described was included in the insurance I selected and he would need to check with the under writer and call me back. I thought "yeah right" but he did call back very quickly and then my cover was in place.Very very painless process.

Quentin Duff Trades & Services
Prompt response to my initial enquiry and subsequent questions about the policy.

Carol Freebairn Trades & Services
Quick to send through a quote. Had difficulty getting answers to questions because my contact person was away sick. Apart from that I was very happy with the price

Paul Exton Trades & Services
It was grate and on timings, fast good customer services.

David Tabar Trades & Services
excellent and quick

LALESHNI DEVI Trades & Services
I thought the service I received was very awesome,

Pene Nepia Trades & Services
Awesome very easy to use and not complicated to use

Ross and Jenny Fletcher Trades & Services
Awesome experience. Talking to a real person that had a pleasant persona. Was just so easy and I think it was Aaron?? was great to deal with. Gave us some discount as we are recognised as an existing client which is always a good feel thing and also that we are being rewarded for loyalty. Love it.

Pete Halligan Trades & Services
Would recommend to anyone ...cheers

Mike Liuaga Trades & Services
A real person promptly answered my phone call - no redirection / no music while holding!! Quick and efficient answers to my questions.

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A Tradies Guide To Getting Your Business Insurance Sorted

Saving Hacks- Business Insurance For Tradies

The basics of business insurance for all trades of life- a lingo free guide

What every New Zealand tradie needs to know about insurance

Tradie Guide to Public Liability Insurance

Tradie insurance- how to get a quote quicker than a smoko

Things you didn’t know about small business insurance

Public Liability Insurance: 5 Tips for choosing the best policy for your business

Small Business Insurance: Why you might want to ensure you’re covered!

What Photographers Need to Know About Business Insurance

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