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Financial Services Insurance for Australian Businesses

Financial services businesses operate in a highly regulated environment, where professional advice, client obligations and compliance requirements all carry risk.

Barrack Broking works with financial planners, advisers, wealth firms and other Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) authorised businesses to structure insurance that reflects those exposures.

For many firms, professional indemnity insurance is not only a risk management consideration, but also a requirement under ASIC Regulatory Guide 126 (RG 126).

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What Financial Services Insurance Typically Covers

Financial services firms can face exposure across professional advice, regulation, cyber risk and business operations. Insurance is generally structured across several areas, depending on how the business operates and the services being provided.

A financial services insurance programme typically offers these core components: 

Professional Indemnity

An important safeguard against any financial loss claims from allegations of errors, breaches, or omissions relating to your advice.

Read more about professional indemnity insurance.

Management Liability

Protection for those at the top of your business from claims of “wrongful acts” such as employment practice disputes, statutory penalties, and the legal costs of defending regulatory investigations.

 

Read more about management liability insurance in Australia.

Cyber Insurance

Financial service firms hold sensitive personal data relating to their clients, which makes them vulnerable to data breaches and cyber attacks. This cover is essential for protecting your data and being cyber secure.


See how cyber insurance works in Australia.

Public Liability

Your financial service operations can still be exposed to third-party risks such as injury or property damage within your workspace or during client visits.

 

Read more here about public liability insurance.

Business Pack

A bundle of cover for the contents of your office, such as equipment and electronics, as well as protection if your office becomes unusable and the business is impacted.

Who Needs Financial Services?

The financial services risk profile is distinctive, and as a result, needs a bespoke approach for handling financial transactions and advice. 

The below professions usually demand specialist coverage:

  • Financial Planners
  • Mortgage and Finance Brokers 
  • Investment Advisers
  • Accountants
  • Credit Representatives 
  • Stockbrokers
  • Superannuation Fund Trustees

For many of the above professions, a compliant professional indemnity policy is a prerequisite to holding an AFSL licence under ASIC RG 126. Failing to adhere to the coverage requirements can lead to significant consequences for your business and directors.

Insurance Brokers Across Australia

You can find us across every major city and regional centre across Australia. We’re proud to function as a national service hub, offering you the comprehensive protection and principal-led risk advice and management you need to operate your financial services with confidence.

Insurance Brokers Sydney: Our specialist Sydney team provides professional indemnity and cyber risk managements for financial-advice services.

Insurance Brokers Sunshine Coast: Protecting local business on the Sunshine Coast through our principal-led coverage advice.

Insurance Brokers Brisbane: Queensland’s go-to brokers for mortgage and finance exposure management.

Business Insurance Broker Melbourne: For financial practitioners in Victoria in need of expert insurance strategies. 

Insurance Broker Gold Coast: Reliable and tailored insurance solutions for the Gold Coast.

Insurance Brokers Adelaide: Dedicated team in South Australia to mitigate your professional and regulatory risks in the financial sector.

Insurance Broker Newcastle: Operating out of the Hunter region, our expert team is available to help you protect your advice-led financial services.

Insurance Brokers Toowoomba: Our experts in Toowoomba are your next go-to brokers for your finance sector exposures. 

Insurance Brokers Bundaberg:  Local practitioners expert risk partner in securing ASIC-compliant insurance. 

Insurance Broker Cairns: From Tropical North Queensland, we protect the professional risks of local financial businesses.

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