Yes. Stock, tools and portable equipment can generally be insured, but the appropriate cover depends on:
- What the property is
- Its value
- Where it is stored
- Whether it is taken away from the premises
- How it is used
What can Business Insurance cover? #
A Business Insurance package can potentially cover items such as:
- Stock at the business premises
- Tools and equipment kept at the premises
- Computers
- Machinery
- Other business contents
against specified insured events.
What about equipment taken away from the premises? #
Portable items can require General Property Insurance.
Examples include:
- Tools
- Laptops
- Testing equipment
- Cameras
- Portable electronic equipment
You can read more about General Property Insurance.
Theft from an unattended vehicle can be subject to:
- Security requirements
- Sub-limits
- Conditions
- Exclusions
Goods being transported can also require separate transit cover.
What information is normally required? #
This can include:
- Description of the property
- Replacement values
- Storage locations
- Off-site use
- Security arrangements
- Higher-value individual items
Contact our team if you need help identifying the appropriate cover for business property.

