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Business Insurance Calculator.

Estimate business insurance costs including public liability, product liability, and business interruption. Find the right cover package for your business.

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More employees = more liability exposure

Covers injury or property damage to third parties at your premises or from your work

Product liability covers claims from products you sell or manufacture

Covers lost income if your business is forced to shut due to fire, flood, etc.

Covers data breaches, cyber attacks, and privacy violations

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Business insurance isn't a single policy — it's a package of covers tailored to your specific risks. A café needs public liability and business interruption; an IT firm needs professional indemnity and cyber liability; a tradesperson needs public liability and tools cover. This calculator helps you identify which covers your business needs and estimates the total cost of your insurance package.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Small Café

Café with 6 employees, $600K revenue, serves food and beverages.

Recommended package: Public liability ($20M) + Product liability + Business interruption (12 months) + Workers comp. Estimated total: $3,000-$6,000/year. Tax-deductible. A customer slipping on a wet floor could result in a $200,000+ claim — $20M PL cover is essential.

IT Consultancy

5-person IT firm, $1.2M revenue, handles client data.

Recommended: Professional indemnity ($5M) + Public liability ($10M) + Cyber liability ($1M) + Business interruption. Estimated total: $6,000-$12,000/year. A data breach could cost $50,000-$500,000+ in notifications, legal fees, and fines.

§ FAQ

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§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Public Liability
Covers claims from third-party injuries or property damage occurring because of your business activities.
Business Interruption
Covers lost revenue and ongoing expenses if your business is forced to close due to an insured event.
Cyber Liability
Covers costs from data breaches, cyber attacks, ransomware, and privacy violations including notification and legal costs.