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Strata Cover Australia Business Insurance Calculator

Estimate your business insurance needs with our Business Insurance Calculator. Calculate the right levels of cover to protect your business operations and secure your financial livelihood.

'Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by licensed brokers after you submit an enquiry.'

Business Insurance – Sum Insured Calculator

Add up the replacement value for your premises, contents, stock and equipment. Estimate a Business Interruption (Gross Profit) sum based on your indemnity period. This tool totals the items you enter and produces a neat JSON summary you can send with a quote request.

Industry

Location (optional)

GST treatment Most businesses will choose ex‑GST if they can claim input tax credits.

Financier (optional)

Buildings (if you own the premises)

Main structure, internal fit‑out (if part of building), structural improvements. Tenants usually insure fit‑out under "contents" unless required by lease.

Contents & fit‑out

Fixed fit‑out, shelving, counters, furniture, point‑of‑sale, security systems, signage, glass.

Plant & equipment

Machinery, tools, compressors, ovens, mixers, refrigeration units, forklifts (unregistered), generators.

Electronic equipment

Servers, PCs/laptops, POS terminals, networking, specialist electronics, CCTV/DVR.

Stock & materials

Retail stock, raw materials, work‑in‑progress, chilled/frozen stock. Consider peak stock levels if seasonal.

Portable tools & property (away from premises)

Laptops, tools, diagnostic equipment taken off‑site. Often insured under General Property/Portable.

Business Interruption (Gross Profit)

Annual Gross Profit ($) As defined in policy wordings: usually turnover minus uninsured working expenses.

Indemnity period (months) How long you need cover to restore operations after a major loss.

Additional Increase in Cost of Working (AICOW) % Optional buffer applied to the BI figure to allow for extra costs (overtime, temporary premises).

Rent per month (optional) If rent is a key cost, this helps sense‑check BI adequacy.

Calculator outputs are estimates only and do not constitute quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by a licensed broker after you submit an enquiry.

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Understanding the Layers of Strata Insurance

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How to Make a Claim on Your Strata Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to strata insurance, making a claim can feel daunting if you're not familiar with the process. A vital first step is understanding what constitutes a claimable event. Typically, these are events that lead to damage or loss in the common areas of a property, such as fire, storm damage, or vandalism. However, each policy can vary, so it’s important to check the specifics of what your coverage includes. - read more

Understanding State-by-State Insurance Requirements for Strata Schemes in Australia

Strata schemes are a popular form of property ownership in Australia, particularly in cities where high-density living is common. A strata scheme is essentially a building or collection of buildings that allows for individual ownership of a part of the property, combined with shared ownership of common areas. Residents coexist in a community and collectively manage shared spaces such as gardens, driveways, or facilities. - read more

Knowledgebase

Subrogation:
An insurance carrier may reserve the "right of subrogation" in the event of a loss. This means that the company may choose to take action to recover the amount of a claim paid to a covered insured if the loss was caused by a third party.

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