INSURANCE FOR

Restaurants & Cafes

Insurance for Australian cafes and restaurants, combining public liability, products liability and protection for your business assets.

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INSURANCE FOR

Restaurants & Cafes

Insurance for Australian cafes and restaurants, combining public liability, products liability and protection for your business assets.

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REASON

WHY

Restaurants & Cafes

NEED INSURANCE

Restaurants and cafes face daily risks, from customer slips to food incidents and equipment issues. Insurance helps protect your venue from claims, legal costs and unexpected setbacks so you can continue serving your community with confidence.

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WHO WE COVER

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PRODUCTS

COVERAGE FOR

Restaurants & Cafes

Insurance tailored for Australian restaurants, cafes and hospitality venues.

Business Pack

Can include glass, business interruption, theft, contents.

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Management Liability

Covers claims arising from management decisions & workplace issues

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Cyber & Technology Insurance

Covers claims arising from cyber events or breaches

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Personal Accident

Covers income loss from injury/illness preventing work

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RISKS

KEY INDUSTRY RISKS

Key factors that could impact restaurants and cafes

Equipment Breakdowns

Coffee machines, ovens or fridges can fail unexpectedly, causing service delays and costly stock loss.


Slip and Trip Hazards

Busy service areas, spilled drinks and crowded floors increase the chance of serious customer injuries.


Food Handling and Contamination

Incorrect storage or preparation can cause food poisoning, spoilage or unexpected customer illness.


Cyber and Payment Risks

Hacks, EFTPOS outages and stolen customer data can disrupt business operations and damage trust.


Staff and Employment Issues

Roster disputes, unfair dismissal claims or Work Health and Safety incidents can lead to management related legal claims.

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CLAIMS EXAMPLES

Restaurants & Cafes

CLAIM EXAMPLES

Real-world examples of how the coverage helps protect restaurants and cafes

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.

Kitchen Fire 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.

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

Whilst cooking food, the cooktop has ignited causing fire damage to the kitchen. The restaurant had to close for cleaning and repairs before reopening.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Business Pack Insurance may cover fire damage to the property and equipment.

Kitchen Fire Damage

SCENARIO

While delivering meals during the dinner rush, a staff member accidently spilled a hot dish onto a customer’s handbag and clothing. The items were damaged, and the customer requested the restaurant cover the replacement costs.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Public liability can cover accidental property damage caused during normal business operations.

Property Damage During Service

SCENARIO

A customer with a stated nut allergy ordered a dessert, but due to a miscommunication between kitchen staff, it was prepared using a nut based topping. The customer experienced a reaction shortly after eating and lodged a complaint with the venue.

WHY IT’S COVERED

Products liability covers claims relating to accidental food preparation errors that cause illness.

Allergic Reaction Incident

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WHAT WE OFFER

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