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The Risks

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Risks Response

Goods in Transit

While transporting your stock between trading locations, goods are damaged or lost in transit before they can be sold or used.

Goods in Transit cover can be included within Business Pack policies and can cover loss or damage to your goods while being transported.

Money Cover

Business money from sales is stolen or lost while at your stall, in transit or in the custody of an authorised person.

Money Cover is a benefit under Business Pack Insurance, responding to loss of business money at your stall, in transit or in custody.

Portable Items Cover

Portable business equipment is accidentally lost or damaged while being carried to, from or during business activities at various locations.

Portable Items Cover is a benefit under Business Pack Insurance. It may respond to accidental loss or damage to portable business items.

Products Liability

Third party injury or property damage arising from products you sell after they leave your stall, and a compensation claim is made.

Products Liability Insurance may respond to compensation and legal costs arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by products you sold.

Public Liability

Third party injury or property damage caused by your stall setup, signage or business activities at a market or trading location.

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

Goods in Transit

The Risks

While transporting your stock between trading locations, goods are damaged or lost in transit before they can be sold or used.

Risks Response

Goods in Transit cover can be included within Business Pack policies and can cover loss or damage to your goods while being transported.

Money Cover

The Risks

Business money from sales is stolen or lost while at your stall, in transit or in the custody of an authorised person.

Risks Response

Money Cover is a benefit under Business Pack Insurance, responding to loss of business money at your stall, in transit or in custody.

Portable Items Cover

The Risks

Portable business equipment is accidentally lost or damaged while being carried to, from or during business activities at various locations.

Risks Response

Portable Items Cover is a benefit under Business Pack Insurance. It may respond to accidental loss or damage to portable business items.

Products Liability

The Risks

Third party injury or property damage arising from products you sell after they leave your stall, and a compensation claim is made.

Risks Response

Products Liability Insurance may respond to compensation and legal costs arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by products you sold.

Public Liability

The Risks

Third party injury or property damage caused by your stall setup, signage or business activities at a market or trading location.

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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Public & Products Liability

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

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Professional Indemnity

Covers negligence claims from third parties to help protect your business from professional errors

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

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Claim examples

Market Stall claim examples

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

Stock Damaged in Transit
SCENARIO

On the way to a weekend market, boxes of stock are damaged in a road accident and some items cannot be sold. You arrive with less stock than planned and face the cost of replacing damaged goods before your next event.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Goods in Transit cover is a benefit available under some Business Pack Insurance policies. It may respond to loss or damage to your stock while being transported to or from your business activities.

Cash Stolen After Trading
SCENARIO

After the market ends, the day’s cash takings are stolen while being carried to your car or taken to deposit. The loss leaves your business out of pocket and without the sales money from that trading day.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Money Cover is a benefit commonly included under Business Pack Insurance. It is designed to cover loss of business money while at the premises, in transit or in the custody of an authorised person.

Product Causes Injury
SCENARIO

A customer buys a product from your stall and later says it caused a skin reaction after use at home. They contact you to recover their medical costs and claim the product should not have been sold in that condition.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Products Liability Insurance may respond to compensation and legal costs arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by a product you manufactured or supplied.

Customer Injury at Stall
SCENARIO

At a busy weekend market, a customer trips over a loose mat near your stall and falls heavily. They suffer a wrist injury, need treatment, and later bring a claim against your business for medical costs and related losses.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability insurance is designed to cover third party injury claims and defence costs 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.

Stock Damaged in Transit

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 weekend market, boxes of stock are damaged in a road accident and some items cannot be sold. You arrive with less stock than planned and face the cost of replacing damaged goods before your next event.

IS THIS COVERED?

Goods in Transit cover is a benefit available under some Business Pack Insurance policies. It may respond to loss or damage to your stock while being transported to or from your business activities.

Stock Damaged in Transit
SCEANRIO

After the market ends, the day’s cash takings are stolen while being carried to your car or taken to deposit. The loss leaves your business out of pocket and without the sales money from that trading day.

IS THIS COVERED?

Money Cover is a benefit commonly included under Business Pack Insurance. It is designed to cover loss of business money while at the premises, in transit or in the custody of an authorised person.

Cash Stolen After Trading
SCEANRIO

A customer buys a product from your stall and later says it caused a skin reaction after use at home. They contact you to recover their medical costs and claim the product should not have been sold in that condition.

IS THIS COVERED?

Products Liability Insurance may respond to compensation and legal costs arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by a product you manufactured or supplied.

Product Causes Injury
SCEANRIO

At a busy weekend market, a customer trips over a loose mat near your stall and falls heavily. They suffer a wrist injury, need treatment, and later bring a claim against your business for medical costs and related losses.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability insurance is designed to cover third party injury claims and defence costs arising from your business activities.

Customer Injury at Stall
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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

Market Stall 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 factors might impact the cost of policy premiums of insurance for market stall?

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The cost of insurance for market stall in Australia varies depending on several factors. These typically include the nature and scope of your business activities, annual turnover, number of employees, location, claims history, and the cover limits and the applicable excess. For Commercial Motor cover, insurers also consider vehicle make, model, value, usage and driving history. Where additional covers such as Professional Indemnity or Cyber insurance are relevant to your operations, the services you provide and the sensitivity of data you hold may also affect your premium. Because each business is different, costs can vary significantly and premiums may change at renewal in line with risk and claims experience.
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What factors might impact the cost of policy premiums of insurance for market stall?

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Do market vendors 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 market vendors in Australia, it is commonly held by market vendors 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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