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Statutory Liability Insurance

Covers defence costs and insurable fines from unintentional breaches of NZ legislation.

Overview

New Zealand businesses operate under a growing body of legislation - health and safety, the Resource Management Act, the Fair Trading Act and more. Statutory liability insurance covers the defence costs, and any insurable fines or reparations, arising from an unintentional breach.

Statutory Liability Insurance
What it can cover

Statutory Liability Insurance- what's included

  • Defence costs for prosecutions under NZ statutes
  • Insurable fines and reparations
  • Reparation payments to affected parties
  • Health & safety, RMA, Fair Trading and similar breaches

Why us

Why arrange it through The Insurance Collective

Genuinely local

Hawke's Bay brokers who know the region and can meet in person.

An advocate at claim time

We negotiate the wording and fight for a fair outcome when it counts.

National buying power

Insurance Advisernet membership means access to every major insurer.

Ryan & Ashley
Ryan & AshleyDirectors, The Insurance Collective

Talk to a real person

When something goes wrong, you won't reach a call centre - you'll reach one of us, or one of our other brokers who already knows your cover. That's the whole point of doing this properly.

Ryan & Ashley

Call the team on 027 545 0908

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge for a quote?
No - quotes are free and there's no obligation. We're paid by the insurers we place cover with; our full fee disclosure is on the disclosures page.
How much will it cost?
It depends on your specific situation, so the fastest way to a real number is to request a quote or give us a call - we'll tailor it to you and explain the trade-offs.
How quickly can you arrange cover?
For straightforward cover we can often sort it the same day. More complex programmes take a little longer, but we'll keep things moving and keep you in the loop.
What areas do you cover?
We're based in Hastings and look after clients right across Hawke's Bay and around New Zealand.
What happens if I need to claim?
You call us, not a call centre. We guide you through the process, check the paperwork, negotiate the wording and advocate for a fair outcome - that's the real value of having a broker in your corner.

Ready when you are

Get a quote for statutory liability insurance

Tell us a little about your situation and we'll come back with a personalised quote and straight-talking advice.

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  • Insurance Advisernet member