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Risks Response

Defamation

Liability arising from unintentional defamation claims linked to your professional advertising, social media content or published client reviews.

Professional Indemnity Insurance may respond to claims arising from alleged unintentional defamation in the course of your professional services.

Investigation Costs

A complaint about your makeup services triggers a formal investigation by a regulatory body or professional association, resulting in legal costs.

Investigation Costs is a benefit commonly included in Professional Indemnity Insurance, which may cover legal expenses arising from a regulatory inquiry.

Third Party Property Damage

Liability arising if your makeup work damages a client's belongings, premises or other third party property.

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

Professional Indemnity

Liability arising if a client claims your makeup advice or professional services caused harm, loss or financial damage, and seeks compensation.

Professional Indemnity Insurance may respond to claims of alleged negligence or errors in your professional services, including defence costs.

Public Liability

Liability arising if your makeup services cause third party injury, skin damage or property damage to a client or visitor.

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

Defamation

The Risks

Liability arising from unintentional defamation claims linked to your professional advertising, social media content or published client reviews.

Risks Response

Professional Indemnity Insurance may respond to claims arising from alleged unintentional defamation in the course of your professional services.

Investigation Costs

The Risks

A complaint about your makeup services triggers a formal investigation by a regulatory body or professional association, resulting in legal costs.

Risks Response

Investigation Costs is a benefit commonly included in Professional Indemnity Insurance, which may cover legal expenses arising from a regulatory inquiry.

Third Party Property Damage

The Risks

Liability arising if your makeup work damages a client's belongings, premises or other third party property.

Risks Response

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

Professional Indemnity

The Risks

Liability arising if a client claims your makeup advice or professional services caused harm, loss or financial damage, and seeks compensation.

Risks Response

Professional Indemnity Insurance may respond to claims of alleged negligence or errors in your professional services, including defence costs.

Public Liability

The Risks

Liability arising if your makeup services cause third party injury, skin damage or property damage to a client or visitor.

Risks Response

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

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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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Allied Health, Commercial Motor & Fleet, and more for Makeup Artists from leading insurers

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Includes Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability to help protect from professional errors

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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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Can include property, contents, glass, electrical equipment, business interruption, theft, contents

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Claim examples

Makeup Artists claim examples

Real-world examples of claims makeup artists may face.

Windscreen chip
SCENARIO

On the way to a client booking, a stone flicks up and cracks your windscreen. The glass is the only damage, but you need it replaced quickly so you can arrive on time and keep your day running smoothly.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Windscreen damage is typically covered under a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Policy and the basic excess may be waived.

Third Party Damage
SCENARIO

A waxing treatment spill leads to damage to a client’s bedroom carpet requiring replacement.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability cover may respond to claims for accidental damage to third-party property arising from your business activities.

Negligent Advice
SCENARIO

Working with an old client on her wedding day, it is a rainy day and the makeup you apply is not waterproof, leading to embarrassment and ridicule for the client on her wedding day. The day, photos and video are impacted because the bride did not look or feel her best. She tries to recoup these costs from you.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Professional indemnity insurance may respond to claims arising from negligent advice or recommendations made in the course of providing professional services, including associated legal defence costs.

Physical Injury
SCENARIO

You’re a TV makeup artist doing a microblading wig, and plastic facial prosthetics procedure on a model and the rubber has an allergic reaction to the model leading to them having a seizure and fracturing their skull.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability cover may respond to third-party injury claims arising in connection with your premises or 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.

Windscreen chip

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

On the way to a client booking, a stone flicks up and cracks your windscreen. The glass is the only damage, but you need it replaced quickly so you can arrive on time and keep your day running smoothly.

IS THIS COVERED?

Windscreen damage is typically covered under a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Policy and the basic excess may be waived.

Windscreen chip
SCEANRIO

A waxing treatment spill leads to damage to a client’s bedroom carpet requiring replacement.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability cover may respond to claims for accidental damage to third-party property arising from your business activities.

Third Party Damage
SCEANRIO

Working with an old client on her wedding day, it is a rainy day and the makeup you apply is not waterproof, leading to embarrassment and ridicule for the client on her wedding day. The day, photos and video are impacted because the bride did not look or feel her best. She tries to recoup these costs from you.

IS THIS COVERED?

Professional indemnity insurance may respond to claims arising from negligent advice or recommendations made in the course of providing professional services, including associated legal defence costs.

Negligent Advice
SCEANRIO

You’re a TV makeup artist doing a microblading wig, and plastic facial prosthetics procedure on a model and the rubber has an allergic reaction to the model leading to them having a seizure and fracturing their skull.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability cover may respond to third-party injury claims arising in connection with your premises or business activities.

Physical Injury
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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

Makeup Artists 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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Do freelance makeup artists need Public Liability insurance?

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Public Liability insurance is designed to cover claims where a client or member of the public is injured or their property is damaged as a result of the services you provide. While it is not a legal requirement for freelance makeup artists in Australia, it is commonly held by freelance makeup artists across Australia. Many clients, venues and booking platforms may require you to hold a current Public Liability policy before they will engage your services. Without this type of cover, you could be personally liable for legal costs and compensation claims. Speaking with an insurance broker can help you understand whether Public Liability cover is appropriate for your circumstances.
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Do freelance makeup artists need Public Liability insurance?

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What insurance do makeup artists typically have?

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The insurance makeup artists commonly hold depends on how they operate and the services they provide. This typically includes Professional Indemnity insurance, which is designed to respond to claims of professional negligence or breach of duty, and Public and Products Liability insurance, which is designed respond to third party bodily injury or property damage claims arising from business activities. Both covers may extend to investigation costs, and depending on the policy, defamation. Additional covers such as Commercial Property, Business Interruption and Employee Fidelity may also be relevant depending on business structure and services offered.
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