One of Australia’s best known providers of public liability cover is CGU.
CGU provide a range of different types of insurance to suit Australians, with a strong focus on business insurance.
As part of the Insurance Australia Group (IAG),CGU form part of one of the largest general insurance organisations in the country.
Focused on Brokers
CGU is somewhat unique amongst Australian insurance companies as they provide their products primarily via the insurance broker channel.
By using insurance brokers and other industry professionals, CGU can ensure that all of their clients are receiving expert insurance advice from qualified professionals.
Although the sales process is predominantly handled by brokers, CGU are still there to provide assistance to clients when needed, included during the claims process.
Policies Offered
The range of insurance products offered by CGU stretch from basic personal policies such as home and motor vehicle, through to more complex business insurance policies such as public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover.
CGU’s range of products and services are split into four main categories, which are personal, small to medium business (SME), corporate and workers compensation.
If you are reading our website it is most likely that you are mainly interested in CGU public liability insurance, however it is good to know that CGU can also look after you other needs such as commercial motor cover and other forms of business insurance.
Public Liability Insurance
CGU offer public liability insurance to a wide range of Australian businesses, both large and small. Whether you’re a tradie needing insurance for a sole trader or a large national corporate, CGU will have a public liability package to suit you.
If you don’t know what public liability is, you can read our guide titled ‘what is public liability insurance‘. Basically it is a type of insurance intended to cover your business if someone else suffers a loss due to your actions or negligence.
History of CGU
CGU have been helping businesses with their insurance needs for over 160 years in Australia, and have evolved into one of the country’s largest broker-based insurers.
Today CGU have corporate offices around Australia, with hundreds of staff assisting both personal customers as well as the brokers who have their own offices scattered throughout Australia.
Quotes and Assistance
Unlike many insurance companies who offer quotes via their website or call centres, CGU only provide quotes via insurance brokers and other intermediaries.
As one of Australia’s leading general insurance companies you will find that most insurance brokers will be able to provide you with quotes for CGU public liability insurance and other forms of cover.
If your broker is not able or is unwilling to provide quotes for CGU insurance, then you should certainly ask them why not!
Here at the Public Liability Insurance Australia website we have access to a network of insurance brokers around the country, many of which have access to CGU products. These brokers are qualified to provide service and advice on a range of insurance policies.
For more information on CGU public liability insurance please speak with your insurance broker. If you do not yet have a broker please complete out online quote form and we will put you in contact with a broker who can help you.