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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 tree trimming work on your behalf.

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

Products Liability

Liability from supplied mulch, firewood or materials causing third party injury or property damage.

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

Public Liability

Liability arising if tree trimming work (<10m) causes third party injury or damage to someone else's property.

The policy is designed to respond to claims, defence costs and compensation linked to trimming 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 tree trimming work on your behalf.

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 from supplied mulch, firewood or materials causing third party injury or property 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 tree trimming work (<10m) causes third party injury or damage to someone else's property.

Risks Response

The policy is designed to respond to claims, defence costs and compensation linked to trimming 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 Tree Trimmers (less than 10 foot)

Public and Products Liability, Tools of Trade, and more for Tree Trimmers 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

Tree Trimmers (less than 10 foot) claim examples

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

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SCENARIO

On a rural road to a job, you hit debris and lose control. The ute ends up on the shoulder and cannot be driven safely. You need towing to the nearest repairer and a secure place overnight.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Towing may be covered after an insured event, up to the specified limit and subject to policy terms and conditions.

Tool Theft
SCENARIO

After a job, you lock your ute canopy with chainsaws, a hedge trimmer and a pole saw inside. Overnight, thieves pry the door open and take the lot. You need replacements urgently to keep working, so you lodge a theft claim.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Tools of Trade cover may help for theft from a securely locked vehicle or building where there’s forcible entry damage, up to limits.

Public Injury
SCENARIO

During a tree trim on a front verge, a branch slips past your rope and lands on the footpath, striking a pedestrian. They need medical treatment and time off work, then claim their costs and lost wages from you.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability insurance is designed to cover your defence costs and settlement payable for third party injury to third parties resulting from negligence during your operations.

Client Property Damage
SCENARIO

While pruning branches above a client’s driveway, a cut limb swings wide and cracks their car windscreen, then dents the bonnet. They organise repairs and towing, then send you the bill, leading to a claim for costs.

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.

Tow after crash

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 a rural road to a job, you hit debris and lose control. The ute ends up on the shoulder and cannot be driven safely. You need towing to the nearest repairer and a secure place overnight.

IS THIS COVERED?

Towing may be covered after an insured event, up to the specified limit and subject to policy terms and conditions.

Tow after crash
SCEANRIO

After a job, you lock your ute canopy with chainsaws, a hedge trimmer and a pole saw inside. Overnight, thieves pry the door open and take the lot. You need replacements urgently to keep working, so you lodge a theft claim.

IS THIS COVERED?

Tools of Trade cover may help for theft from a securely locked vehicle or building where there’s forcible entry damage, up to limits.

Tool Theft
SCEANRIO

During a tree trim on a front verge, a branch slips past your rope and lands on the footpath, striking a pedestrian. They need medical treatment and time off work, then claim their costs and lost wages from you.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability insurance is designed to cover your defence costs and settlement payable for third party injury to third parties resulting from negligence during your operations.

Public Injury
SCEANRIO

While pruning branches above a client’s driveway, a cut limb swings wide and cracks their car windscreen, then dents the bonnet. They organise repairs and towing, then send you the bill, leading to a claim for costs.

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

Tree Trimmers (less than 10 foot) 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 tree loppers need Public Liability insurance?

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Public Liability insurance is not legally required for tree loppers in Australia, but it is commonly held. Many clients, property managers and commercial contracts require evidence of cover before work starts. Public Liability insurance is designed to cover legal liability if a third party is injured or their property is damaged as a result of your business activities, subject to the policy terms, limits and exclusions.
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Do tree loppers need Public Liability insurance?

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What insurance do tree trimmers typically have?

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The type of insurance tree trimmers 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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