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Business insurance

Insuring your business against loss or risk is important. You may want to have insurance cover for your business assets (like equipment, stock or vehicles) and protect yourself against professional or public liability claims and loss of income. Your insurance adviser can help you decide what insurance cover is right for your business. This is an introduction to business insurance.

What steps can I take to protect my business? Opens in a new window

Stay one step ahead of your competitors by having loss prevention measures in place. Use these guidelines to ensure your business is prepared in the case of a fire, theft, loss of computer equipment, or other unfortunate circumstance and minimise the disruption to your place of work.

This information is brought to you by Insurance Council of New Zealand

A guide to insurance cover Opens in a new window

Do you understand your insurance policy? An insurance policy is a contract between an insurer and the customer, and is something we purchase to protect our possessions from unforeseen loss or damage. Discover how the cost of insurance and the excesses in New Zealand are set, and what you are obligated to tell your insurer.

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What insurance do I need for my business? Opens in a new window

By having insurance you are prepared for the risks involved in owning your own business. As a business owner you have to choose what insurance best suits your business’ needs from four main categories: Liability insurance, property and buildings insurance, business assets and equipment insurance, and motor insurance.

This information is brought to you by Biz Finance

Insuring business vehicles Opens in a new window

Many businesses have a company vehicle but may not have considered that this business asset should be insured. Take a look at what vehicle insurance is available to you, what information you must disclose to your insurance company, how to handle a dispute with them, and what services the Insurance Council of New Zealand can offer you.

This information is brought to you by Ministry of Consumer Affairs

What is the Personal Properties Security Register? Opens in a new window

A guide to the Personal Properties Security Act 1999 (PPSA) and the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR). The register is an electronic record of any debt security held against any personal asset (except land), owned by an individual or organisation.

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