Tag: Business downtime insurance

One of our landscaping clients faced a costly setback when the incorrect fuel was accidentally added to their work vehicle, causing significant damage.

With the vehicle off the road, their ability to operate and generate income was immediately affected.

At first, the insurer approved the claim. However, they later advised that they had misread the policy and that the claim, including both repairs and downtime would not be covered.

Four weeks after the claim was lodged, and with no new information provided, the insurer reversed their decision due to their own error.

This sudden change left our client feeling confused and under pressure. The business had already been disrupted and the claim outcome had shifted. 

Our role as your insurance claim support 

This is where our team stepped in to provide them with insurance claim support.

Our insurance claim support team reviewed the situation and challenged the insurer’s decision. We highlighted a few key points: 

• The client had been open and honest from the start
• The insurer had already indicated the claim would be covered
• The delay in changing the decision put the client at a disadvantage 

The insurer finally agreed to cover the repair. However, they still declined the downtime insurance claim.

We didn’t stop there. Given that downtime cover had been clearly discussed earlier with the insurer, we continued to push the matter further.

We escalated the case to a Dispute Resolution Officer. We also continued negotiations over several months to seek a fair outcome. 

The outcome

After persistent follow-up and strong advocacy from our insurance claim support team, the insurer agreed to cover both the repair and the downtime claim.

This result made a real difference to our client. It helped them recover financially and get their business moving again. 

Key takeaways:

Business insurance claims do not always go smoothly. Decisions can change, and the process can feel overwhelming.

This is where having a broker can make a real difference.

Without insurance claim support, many business owners do not have the time or energy to challenge claim decisions or navigate disputes. Some may even accept an outcome that is not fair.

When you work with a broker, we handle the business insurance claim process for you. We advocate on your behalf as your insurance claim support and deal with the insurer directly.

You can focus on your business, knowing you have someone in your corner when it matters most. Learn more about our claim services. here.

Claims contact information

1800 809 132 (choose option 1 for claims)
cl****@**********om.au

For small business owners, work is more than just work. It is your livelihood. So when something unexpected stops you from working, the stress can be huge. This is where strong insurance claims support makes a real difference.

One of our clients in the commercial cleaning industry experienced this when their work vehicle was damaged in an accident. With jobs booked and bills to pay, being off the road was not just inconvenient. It caused real financial pressure.

The client had a Downtime benefit in their insurance policy, also known as business downtime insurance. This benefit is designed to provide income support while a vehicle is being repaired. After the breakdown, the client lodged a claim and received a repair quote that was below their insurance excess. They decided to pay for the repair privately to avoid the excess.

Partway through the repair, the mechanic found more damage. The new quote was now higher than the insurance excess. Because of this, the client chose to have the repair covered by insurance instead.

The insurer approved the repair costs. However, they declined the Downtime benefit. They relied on a policy exclusion because the first repairs had been done privately.

Our role

Our claims team stepped in to provide dedicated insurance claims support during this stressful time. We reviewed the situation and challenged the insurer’s decision. We explained that:

• Any reasonable person would have made the same choice
• The client acted in good faith and did not try to mislead
• The insurer suffered no additional financial loss from the client going ahead with repairs

We kept the client informed at every step. We reassured them and handled the discussions with the insurer so they could focus on running their business. This is an example of strong insurance broker claims advocacy in action.

The outcome

Because of our team’s experience and persistence, the insurer agreed to pay the maximum Downtime benefit under the client’s business downtime insurance. The client received the income support they needed during a difficult period. This reduced financial pressure and helped them return to work with confidence.

Key takeaways:

This claim shows why working with an insurance broker matters:

• Policy wording is not always final, and insurers must follow a fair claims process
• Experienced claims support can challenge insurer decisions
• Brokers provide insurance broker claims advocacy in complex situations
• You don’t have to navigate claims alone

Insurance is about being there when it counts and we’re proud to stand beside our clients when they need it most.

Claims contact information

1800 809 132 (choose option 1 for claims)
cl****@**********om.au