Someone other than an employee slips on some water you didn’t wipe up properly.
Plumbers Insurance
Included covers
Optional covers
Limits, conditions and exclusions apply. See the PDS for details. Not all covers are available on their own, and type of business may affect what covers can be taken out under the policy.
What sort of events are covered?
AAMI’s Public and Products Liability cover can help with a range of events that may happen to a plumber, such as:
Policy document downloads
Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)
What kind of plumbing work does AAMI cover?
Whether you’re an established plumber with a thriving business or just starting out, AAMI Business Insurance may be the perfect fit.
We can cover
We can’t cover
Public and Products Liability
Every AAMI Business Insurance policy includes Public and Products Liability cover. This covers your legal liability if your business or products cause personal injury to a third party (a person who isn’t an employee) or damage to their property.
Slips and trips
Work causes damage to a client's home
You unscrew a pipe to replace it, forgetting to turn off the mains water supply. This causes water to flood out and damage your client’s home.
Work causes damage to existing underground utilities
While digging a trench in a client’s yard, you accidentally rupture a gas line. The broken gas line must be repaired by the gas company.
Defective finished work [causing damage]
A pipe you replaced starts leaking , resulting in water damage to floor boards or carpets or cupboards.
What's covered
Risks covered
Risks not covered?
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Portable and valuable items
Cover for accidental loss of or damage to your tools as well as other items you carry with you while working, such as a smartphone or tablet.
What's covered
Risks covered
Risks not covered?
Commercial Motor
Choose from one of three different covers for each vehicle you insure: Comprehensive, Legal Liability only or Fire, Theft and Legal Liability.
What's covered
Risks covered (Comprehensive only)
Risks not covered?
Tax probe
Cover for any professional fees connected with a tax audit of a return by the ATO or a Commonwealth, State or Territory department, body or agency .
What's covered
Risks covered
Risks not covered?
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Public liability insurance may seem to be expensive for small business owners. Make sure you have the right coverage by knowing your options and getting a custom quote for your business.
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What is AAMI Business Insurance for Plumbers?
AAMI Business Insurance is a great insurance for plumbers. Offering Public and Products Liability with every policy, it provides cover for your legal liability for injury to another person (not your employees) and damage to someone else’s property occurring in connection with your work. You should then check if any of the optional covers – such as Portable and Valuable Items for your tools and Commercial Motor for your ute, van or truck – would suit your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Public Liability and Products Liability Insurance?
All AAMI Business Insurance products have a combined Public and Products Liability cover. Both Public and Products Liability provide cover for third party injury or property damage you might cause. The difference is Public Liability relates to injury to a person or damage to a person’s property you cause while you’re on the job. Products Liability on the other hand, relates to injury to a person or damage to their property caused by any products you distribute, supply or manufacture.
Can I change my business insurance cover?
You can change your cover by contacting us. As a business owner, it’s a great idea to review your cover when:
- Your policy is due for renewal
- Your business expands
- You move premises, or
- You upgrade equipment.
How do I lodge a claim?
Details of how to lodge a business insurance claim can be found on our claims page.
Public & Products Liability
Covers you for the compensation costs you may be liable for if your business is responsible for personal injury to someone other than your employees, or the damage to another person’s property.
Portable and Valuable Items
Cover for the accidental loss of, or damage to, the items you bring with you while working - like your tools.
Theft
Cover for loss of, or damage to, your contents, specified items and stock caused by theft.
Back in Business
Cover for a reduction in business revenue resulting from the interruption to your business as a result of loss or damage caused by an insured event.
Commercial Motor
As an electrician, you’ve probably got a work van, ute or truck. For each vehicle you insure, choose from these covers – Comprehensive, Legal Liability only or Legal Liability Fire and Theft.
Tax probe
Cover for the professional fees connected with a tax audit of a return by the ATO or a Commonwealth, State or Territory department, body or agency.
Slips and trips
Someone other than an employee slips on some water you didn’t wipe up properly.
Work causes damage to a client's home
You unscrew a pipe to replace it, forgetting to turn off the mains water supply. This causes water to flood out and damage your client’s home.
Work causes damage to existing underground utilities
While digging a trench in a client’s yard, you accidentally rupture a gas line. The broken gas line must be repaired by the gas company.
Defective finished work [causing damage]
A pipe you replaced starts leaking , resulting in water damage to floor boards or carpets or cupboards.
Breach of contract
You’ve not completed work as stated in the contract.
Lost documents or data
You misplace a customer’s sensitive information.
Defamation
A social media post you made about a customer upsets them.
Intentional damage
You or an employee intentionally damage a customer’s property.
Fines and penalties
No cover for any civil or criminal fines and penalties.
Fraud or dishonesty
The actions of an employee result in a loss for your customer.