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Taxi insurance solutions for taxi owners or taxi fleet

TIAIB taxi insurance solutions covers public liability, vehicle damage and replacement, personal injury.

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Cover for taxi operators and taxi fleet

We have a long history of providing insurance solutions for Australian taxi owners, operators and taxi fleet through our association with TIAIB.

We offer protection and arrange coverage in 3 important ways. You can have all three (recommended) or any combination

Get a taxi insurance solution quote, connect with a broker.

Get covered for

  • Public liability

    Protect yourself and other people on the road.
  • Motor accident

    insures you against accident, damage or theft of your main source of income – your vehicle.
  • Personal accident

    covers you for loss of income if you can’t work and can pay either a weekly amount or a lump sum in the event of your death or if you’re permanently disabled.

What’s covered

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Public liability for taxi operators or fleet

Protects you if you are sued in connection with the operation of your taxi or fleet.

  • Essential for every taxi operator. In some Australian states, public liability is compulsory.

  • Cover you for property damage, body injury or death to passengers/ third parties whilst your vehicle is stationary.

  • Covers your vehicle when stationary.

  • Solid claims payment history backed by QBE.

  • Rapid issue of a certificate of currency.

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Taxi vehicle damage and replacement

Covers cost of repairs or replacement of your vehicle and potentially others in the event of accident, damage or theft.

  • Tailored cover (covers your taxi and any third-party vehicle) OR just third-party property damage (TPPD). Your choice.

  • Excess options range from $1,000 to $10,000; however, new operators are not eligible for the $1,000 excess option.

  • Cover for taxi accessories, up to maximum sum insured of $15,000, inclusive of fitting/de-installion costs.

  • Solid claims history backed by QBE.

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Personal accident

Personal accident covers drivers for any injury sustained during working hours only, including travel directly to and from place of work.

  • Protection for drivers from age 18-80.

  • Capital (lump sum) payout up to $250,000 for drivers up to 70 years of age, if they can no longer drive, because of an injury,accident or death.

  • 24/7 protection available. Can also cover drivers for injury outside of work hours including the weekend. (*Subject to terms and conditions of the policy)

  • Includes dental cover up to $2,000 per person.

  • Solid claims history, backed by QBE.

Taxi motor vehicle - what’s not covered

Specific exclusions may vary according to the type of cover you have. However, there are some general things that motor vehicle insurance solutions typically do not cover.

These include:

  • Passenger property
  • Pre-existing damage
  • Illegal activity with your vehicle
  • Failure to disclose key information.

Optional taxi motor vehicle cover

Cover through TIAIB offers additional options to further protect you in the event of an accident.

Loss of income (Demurrage Cover)

Cover for your loss of income while your vehicle is being repaired.

Encumbered Vehicle cover (Residual value)

Cover yourself for an agreed residual (salvage) value in the event the vehicle is a total loss.

Choice of repairer for your taxi

Your choice of repairer - we don’t tell you where to go, you can take your vehicle to your own trusted repairer.

Do taxi operators need insurance?

For sure. If you damage people or property, and you’re at fault, a negligence claim against you can impact your livelihood.

Imagine a customer falls and injures themselves getting out of your cab, because your floor maps were slippery. It could mean legal bills and significant costs. We can arrange coverage for you against those.

Or you’re in an accident and your responsible? Having good cover means you can get your vehicle repaired and back on the road asap and protects you from large repair bills.

And if the worst happens and you’re injured and can’t drive, how would you pay the bills? We’ve got that covered too.

Why arrange TIAIB taxi insurance via Marsh?

Local experts

We’re local. Our Australia-wide network of brokers have spent years at the coalface supporting business owners just like you. We understand how you work, and your everyday challenges. Insurance shouldn’t be one of them.

Taxi cover specialists

We’ve supported the taxi industry for over quarter of a century with cover that meets the specific needs of taxi operators and gets them back on the road quickly. 

Claims support

Handling a claim can take precious time away from running your business, at a time when you’re possibly scrambling to get things running smoothly again. We can help take the load off, managing, negotiating and settling claims on your behalf.

Security and stability

Taxi operators have the security and peace of mind of knowing the claims process is seamless and claims are quickly processed. Our insurance solutions are backed by reputable insurer QBE.

Trusted by your peers

Taxi operators trust TIAIB and Marsh to arrange their cover. With decades of industry experience, our brokers understand the intricacies of providing insurance to taxi operators.

Industry endorsement

TIAIB is proud to be associated with the Australian Taxi Association, the New South Wales Taxi Council and the Queensland Taxi Council.

Additional cover we can arrange

Products and services

Rideshare insurance

Rideshare car insurance provides vehicle insurance for both your rideshare business as well as your personal use.

 

Products and services

Business Pack

If you have premises you operate from, we can arrange coverage for that too. Talk to us about property insurance cover for those premises. Cover for storm, fire, or malicious damage.

Products and services

Business interruption cover

Whether it’s a storm, or cyber-attack, this cover can get things moving again. Talk to us about business interruption cover.

Products and services

Business vehicle insurance

Should you have other commercial vehicles in your business, we can arrange coverage for those too, whether that’s for replacement, damage, theft, or legal liability. Talk to us about your needs.

Frequently asked questions

You bet. When you’re driving all day, the chances of accident are higher.

Passengers are getting in and out of your vehicle, with the potential to injure themselves. If they do, and you’re at fault, it could mean legal action and the costs associated with that, as well as any damages that result.

Or you could sustain an injury yourself. If you can’t work, your income could dry up, or you could face the stress (and costs) of legal action from another party. 

Public liability is a must have to meet your industry standards. This insures you against damage to other people or property while your taxi is stationary.

Motor vehicle insurance insures you against having your vehicle stolen or damaged. It’s your source of income, so it makes sense to protect it.

Personal accident cover means that if you or your driver sustains an injury, during working hours only, including travel directly to and from place of work, or if you’re disabled and can’t drive, you’ll have an income and be able to pay the bills. (*We recommend you check with your local taxi regulator taxi council for your obligations)

We have a specific policy for rideshare drivers, which covers your rideshare business and you personally as well. Check out our rideshare cover.

The cost of your cover depends on a variety of factors: the amount and type of cover you need, the size of your business and type of work you do. The fastest way to find out how much it might cost is to get a quote.

In most cases, you’ll be covered for personal use of your vehicle. Just make sure to read the product disclosure before you do so.

Demurrage cover is an insurance provision that compensates for the loss of income or revenue when a vehicle is out of service due to repairs or damage. This coverage helps mitigate financial losses during the period when the vehicle is unavailable for use, ensuring that the business can maintain its cash flow while waiting for repairs to be completed.

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