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The Risks

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Risks Response

Goods in Transit

While transporting supplies or ingredients collected from your supplier, goods are damaged or lost in transit before reaching your venue.

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

Theft & Break-In

A break-in after hours results in the theft of stock, equipment or contents your venue needs to continue trading and serving customers.

Commercial Property Insurance may respond to loss or damage to insured stock, contents and business property arising from theft or forced entry.

Business Interruption

Insured damage forces your venue to stop trading while you still need to meet rent, wages and other ongoing overhead costs.

Business Interruption Insurance may respond to lost income and additional costs arising from an insured event interrupting your operations.

Machinery Breakdown

A key piece of machinery or equipment breaks down suddenly, bringing operations to a halt and preventing you from continuing to serve customers.

Machinery Breakdown is a benefit under Business Pack or Commercial Property Insurance. It may respond to sudden breakdown of insured machinery.

Public and Products Liability

A customer is injured, alleges your product caused harm or becomes ill, and seeks compensation for loss arising from your business activities.

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

Goods in Transit

The Risks

While transporting supplies or ingredients collected from your supplier, goods are damaged or lost in transit before reaching your venue.

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.

Theft & Break-In

The Risks

A break-in after hours results in the theft of stock, equipment or contents your venue needs to continue trading and serving customers.

Risks Response

Commercial Property Insurance may respond to loss or damage to insured stock, contents and business property arising from theft or forced entry.

Business Interruption

The Risks

Insured damage forces your venue to stop trading while you still need to meet rent, wages and other ongoing overhead costs.

Risks Response

Business Interruption Insurance may respond to lost income and additional costs arising from an insured event interrupting your operations.

Machinery Breakdown

The Risks

A key piece of machinery or equipment breaks down suddenly, bringing operations to a halt and preventing you from continuing to serve customers.

Risks Response

Machinery Breakdown is a benefit under Business Pack or Commercial Property Insurance. It may respond to sudden breakdown of insured machinery.

Public and Products Liability

The Risks

A customer is injured, alleges your product caused harm or becomes ill, and seeks compensation for loss arising from your business activities.

Risks Response

Public Liability and Products Liability Insurance may respond to third party injury and property damage claims 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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Claims examples

Common claims against Food & Beverage Businesses

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

Stolen Money
SCENARIO

At the end of a busy lunch service, staff prepare the day’s takings for deposit. Before the money reaches the bank, it is stolen during an attempted hold up, leaving the business short of cash needed for suppliers, wages and the next day’s trade.

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, in a locked safe or strongroom, or in the custody of an authorised person.

Damaged Delivery Stock
SCENARIO

While transporting fresh produce collected from a supplier to your venue, goods are damaged in transit due to an accident. Stock is unusable on arrival and replacements need to be sourced before service.

WHY IT’S COVERED

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

Premises Damage Closure
SCENARIO

A fire starts in the cooking area after service and damages part of the fitout, stock and extraction system. The venue cannot reopen for several days while repairs, cleaning and inspections are completed and trade is interrupted.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Commercial Property Insurance may respond to repair or replacement costs for insured premises, contents and stock damaged by an insured event. Business Interruption Insurance may also respond to income losses and additional costs incurred during the period of closure.

Customer Injury Claim
SCENARIO

During a busy lunch rush, a customer slips near the ordering area and falls heavily. They later allege the business failed to keep the area safe and seek compensation for treatment costs, time off work and other loss arising from the incident.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public Liability Insurance may respond to third party injury claims arising from your business premises and operations.

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.

Manual handling damage

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.

SCENARIO

At the end of a busy lunch service, staff prepare the day’s takings for deposit. Before the money reaches the bank, it is stolen during an attempted hold up, leaving the business short of cash needed for suppliers, wages and the next day’s trade.

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, in a locked safe or strongroom, or in the custody of an authorised person.

Stolen Money
SCENARIO

While transporting fresh produce collected from a supplier to your venue, goods are damaged in transit due to an accident. Stock is unusable on arrival and replacements need to be sourced before service.

IS THIS COVERED?

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

Damaged Delivery Stock
SCENARIO

A fire starts in the cooking area after service and damages part of the fitout, stock and extraction system. The venue cannot reopen for several days while repairs, cleaning and inspections are completed and trade is interrupted.

IS THIS COVERED?

Commercial Property Insurance may respond to repair or replacement costs for insured premises, contents and stock damaged by an insured event. Business Interruption Insurance may also respond to income losses and additional costs incurred during the period of closure.

Premises Damage Closure
SCENARIO

During a busy lunch rush, a customer slips near the ordering area and falls heavily. They later allege the business failed to keep the area safe and seek compensation for treatment costs, time off work and other loss arising from the incident.

IS THIS COVERED?

Public Liability Insurance may respond to third party injury claims arising from your business premises and operations.

Customer Injury Claim
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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

Food & Beverage Businesses 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 food businesses 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 food businesses in Australia, it is commonly held by food businesses 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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