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The Risks

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Risks Response

Loading & Unloading of Registered Vehicles

Damage to someone else's property while loading or unloading your parked vehicle as part of your business activities, where you are legally liable for the loss.

Some Public Liability and Commercial Motor Vehicle policies may respond to property damage claims arising from loading or unloading your vehicle.

Care, Custody & Control

Damage to a client’s property while it is in your possession, not in relation to the services performed.

Public Liability can include coverage for third party property that is damaged while in your possession.

Vicarious Liability

Liability arising from the acts of contractors or sub-contractors carrying out electrical work for you.

Public Liability can include coverage for work done on your behalf that leads to a liability claim against you.

Products Liability

Liability arising if switchboards, fittings, or cable. You supply are alleged to cause injury or damage.

The policy is designed to cover defence costs and compensation for covered products liability claims.

Public Liability

Liability arising if electrical cabling and wiring work causes third party injury or property damage.

The policy is designed to respond to claims, defence costs and compensation linked to electrical work.

Loading & Unloading of Registered Vehicles

The Risks

Damage to someone else's property while loading or unloading your parked vehicle as part of your business activities, where you are legally liable for the loss.

Risks Response

Some Public Liability and Commercial Motor Vehicle policies may respond to property damage claims arising from loading or unloading your vehicle.

Care, Custody & Control

The Risks

Damage to a client’s property while it is in your possession, not in relation to the services performed.

Risks Response

Public Liability can include coverage for third party property that is damaged while in your possession.

Vicarious Liability

The Risks

Liability arising from the acts of contractors or sub-contractors carrying out electrical work for you.

Risks Response

Public Liability can include coverage for work done on your behalf that leads to a liability claim against you.

Products Liability

The Risks

Liability arising if switchboards, fittings, or cable. You supply are alleged to cause injury or damage.

Risks Response

The policy is designed to cover defence costs and compensation for covered products liability claims.

Public Liability

The Risks

Liability arising if electrical cabling and wiring work causes third party injury or property damage.

Risks Response

The policy is designed to respond to claims, defence costs and compensation linked to electrical work.

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Important: Scenarios are examples only. Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions. Limits and sub-limits might apply. Policy wordings vary between insurers. Refer to the PDS or Policy Wording for details.

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Coverages for Electricians (non-QLD)

Public and Products Liability, Tools of Trade, and more for Electricians (Non-Queensland) from leading insurers

Public & Products Liability

Covers injury & property claims from your services, products or at your business

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Tools of trade

Covers theft, damage or loss to work tools and equipment incl power tools, machinery and laptops

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Commercial Motor Fleet

Covers business vehicles for damage to your vehicle or a third party’s, property damage or injuries to others (excl CTP)

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Tax Audit

Covers professional costs in responding to a tax audit or tax dispute, this does not cover any tax penalty

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Claim examples

Electricians (non-QLD) claim examples

Simple, real-world examples to help you understand what claims may involve.

Tool Theft
SCENARIO

You park your securely locked van at home after a job. Overnight thieves force the rear door lock and steal your test meters and power tools. You lodge a police report and need to replace tools quickly to keep working.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Tools of Trade is designed to cover theft following forcible entry to a securely locked vehicle or building, within policy limits.

Drive into retaining wall
SCENARIO

Your apprentice reverses into a client’s retaining wall while parking for an electrical circuit audit. Several bricks crack and the capstone loosens. The client asks you to cover repairs and makes a claim against your business.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Commercial motor vehicle insurance may respond to third party property damage claims arising from your insured vehicle where you are legally liable for the loss.

Injury to Others
SCENARIO

During a wiring upgrade of an apartment complex, you run an extension lead across a unit hallway. A resident trips, falls and fractures their wrist. They face medical bills and time off work, then allege negligence and seek compensation from you.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability for Electricians may cover compensation you’re legally liable to pay for third party injury from an accident during work.

Client Property Damage
SCENARIO

While installing new downlights in a kitchen, you drill into a concealed water pipe. Water floods the cabinetry and timber floor. The homeowner pays for emergency drying and repairs, then claims those costs from your business.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability Insurance may respond to third party property damage claims arising from your business activities.

SCEANRIO

A support worker gave a participant the wrong medication due to a mislabeled pillbox. The participant experienced severe drowsiness and dehydration, requiring overnight hospitalization.

WHY IT'S COVERED

Costs included $8,200 for hospital and rehabilitation, $12,500 for legal defence, and a $7,500 settlement to resolve the claim out of court.

Tool Theft

SCENARIO

A support worker gave a participant the wrong medication due to a mislabeled pillbox. The participant experienced severe drowsiness and dehydration, requiring overnight hospitalization.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Costs included $8,200 for hospital and rehabilitation, $12,500 for legal defence, and a $7,500 settlement to resolve the claim out of court.

SCENARIO

A support worker gave a participant the wrong medication due to a mislabeled pillbox. The participant experienced severe drowsiness and dehydration, requiring overnight hospitalization.

IS THIS COVERED?

Costs included $8,200 for hospital and rehabilitation, $12,500 for legal defence, and a $7,500 settlement to resolve the claim out of court.

SCEANRIO

You park your securely locked van at home after a job. Overnight thieves force the rear door lock and steal your test meters and power tools. You lodge a police report and need to replace tools quickly to keep working.

IS THIS COVERED?

Tools of Trade is designed to cover theft following forcible entry to a securely locked vehicle or building, within policy limits.

Tool Theft
SCEANRIO

Your apprentice reverses into a client’s retaining wall while parking for an electrical circuit audit. Several bricks crack and the capstone loosens. The client asks you to cover repairs and makes a claim against your business.

IS THIS COVERED?

Commercial motor vehicle insurance may respond to third party property damage claims arising from your insured vehicle where you are legally liable for the loss.

Drive into retaining wall
SCEANRIO

During a wiring upgrade of an apartment complex, you run an extension lead across a unit hallway. A resident trips, falls and fractures their wrist. They face medical bills and time off work, then allege negligence and seek compensation from you.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability for Electricians may cover compensation you’re legally liable to pay for third party injury from an accident during work.

Injury to Others
SCEANRIO

While installing new downlights in a kitchen, you drill into a concealed water pipe. Water floods the cabinetry and timber floor. The homeowner pays for emergency drying and repairs, then claims those costs from your business.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability Insurance may respond to third party property damage claims arising from your business activities.

Client Property Damage
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Important: Scenarios are examples only. Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions. Limits and sub-limits might apply. Policy wordings vary between insurers. Refer to the PDS or Policy Wording for details.

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FAQs

Electricians (non-QLD) insurance queries

How do I make a claim?

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You should notify your insurer as soon as you become aware of a claim or circumstance that may give rise to a claim which could include a client complaint, you discovering an incident or an allegation of harm. Claims should be made in writing and handled in line with the claims notification requirements which will be outlined in your policy wording.
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What is a Certificate of Currency?

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A Certificate of Currency is issued by an insurance company and is something you can use as proof that your existing insurance policy is valid. It contains all the information regarding your policy. You may be asked from time to time to prove your insurance - for loans to your business, for landlords of your premises, or for certain clients you might have. The moment you purchase your insurance from upcover you can send your proof of insurance to whoever requires it, at just a click of a button.
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How quickly do I need to report an incident to my insurer?

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You should notify your insurer as soon as you become aware of any incident, claim, or circumstance that may give rise to a claim. Professional Indemnity insurance typically operates on a "claims made and notified" basis, meaning both the claim must be made against you AND you must notify the insurer during the active insurance period (or discovery period if applicable). Late notification after policy expiry may not be covered unless you have purchased an extended discovery period. Prompt notification is essential to protect your rights under your insurance.
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How quickly do I need to report an incident to my insurer?

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What is a retroactive date?

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A retroactive date is the earliest date from which a claim can arise and still be covered under your policy. Professional Indemnity and certain other claims-made policies will only respond to claims arising from acts, errors or omissions that occurred on or after the retroactive date listed in your policy schedule. If an incident occurred before your retroactive date, it typically will not be covered even if the claim is made during the current policy period. Maintaining continuous cover without gaps helps protect your retroactive date — check your policy schedule or ask your broker if you are unsure of your retroactive date.
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What is a retroactive date?

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Do electricians need Public Liability insurance in Australia?

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Public Liability insurance is a legal requirement for electricians in some Australian states as a condition of holding a licence. In states where it is not a formal licence requirement, it remains commonly expected — many clients, builders and principal contractors require evidence of cover before work starts. Public Liability insurance is designed to cover your legal liability if a third party is injured or their property is damaged as a result of their business activities, subject to the policy terms, limits and exclusions. Speaking with an insurance broker can help you understand the requirements that apply in your state.
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Do electricians need Public Liability insurance in Australia?

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What insurance do electricians typically have?

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The type of insurance electricians typically have depends on how they operate and the work they perform. Common coverage can include Public and Products Liability insurance for third party injury or property damage, Tools of Trade insurance for tools and equipment, Commercial Motor Vehicle insurance and Workers Compensation if you employ staff. Additional cover may be needed depending on your contracts, locations and business activities.
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