Business insurance that keeps your doors open when things go wrong

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One pack. Every part of your business.

Instead of juggling separate policies, a business pack lets you choose the sections you need – from your fit-out and stock to your income and liability – and compare them side by side across 10+ insurers in one go.

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How do you get started?

Three steps, and we do the legwork.

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Start a quote.

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2

We compare the market.

We go to 10+ insurers and come back with business pack options that fit how you trade. Same-day quotes available.

3

You're covered.

Pick the option that suits and we handle the paperwork.

Why choose Shielded

Named #1 Top Brokerage 2025, trusted by 30,000+ clients, and with you long after the policy is sold.

Small business specialists

We insure shops, offices, cafes, salons and service businesses every day, and know which sections matter for each.

Award-winning & highly reviewed

Named #1 Top Brokerage 2025 and rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and 4.7/5 on Google from over 12,000 reviews.

We handle renewals

We manage your renewals and help you update sums insured as your stock, fit-out and turnover change.

In your corner at claim time

Notify a claim 24/7. After a break-in, fire or storm, our team deals with the insurer so you can focus on reopening.

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Cover Options

Pick the sections your business needs. Mix and match on one quote.

Property & Contents

Cover for your building (if you own it), fit-out, equipment and stock against events like fire, storm and accidental damage, depending on the policy.

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Business Interruption

Helps replace lost income and pay ongoing costs if insured damage forces you to close or slow down.

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Theft, Money & Glass

Cover for theft of contents and stock, money on the premises or in transit, and broken glass and signage.

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Public & Products Liability

Protection if your business is held legally liable for injury to someone or damage to their property.

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Machinery & Electronic Breakdown

Cover for sudden breakdown of equipment like coffee machines, fridges, ovens and computers.

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Complete Business Pack

Combine the sections you need into one policy with one renewal date.

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Business insurance at a glance

Reviewed by Joshua Scutts, Shielded Insurance Brokers · Updated October 2026 · General information only

Who needs it
Shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, salons, clinics, workshops and other businesses with premises, equipment or stock to protect.
What it covers
Depending on the sections you choose: property and contents, stock, theft, glass, money, business interruption, machinery breakdown and public liability.
What affects price
Your industry, location, building construction, security, sums insured, turnover, claims history and the excess you choose.
How we help
We compare 10+ insurers, help you set realistic sums insured and handle the claim with you if something goes wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know business insurance and what small businesses need from their cover.

What is a business pack insurance policy?

A business pack (sometimes called a business package policy) combines several types of cover into one policy. You choose the sections that suit your business – for example property and contents, stock, theft, glass, money, business interruption, machinery breakdown and public liability – and pay one premium with one renewal date.

Do I need business insurance if I lease my premises?

Usually, yes. Your landlord typically insures the building, but your fit-out, stock, equipment and income are generally your responsibility. Many commercial leases also require tenants to hold public liability cover, so check your lease and let us know what it asks for.

What does business interruption insurance cover?

Business interruption cover can help replace lost profit and pay ongoing expenses, such as rent and wages, if insured damage – like a fire or storm – stops or slows down your trading. It is generally linked to your property cover, so the damage usually has to be from an event your policy covers. The indemnity period you choose sets how long the cover can respond.

Is theft covered under business insurance?

Theft cover is usually an optional section of a business pack. Many policies require signs of forcible or violent entry to the premises, and there may be conditions about locks, alarms or how cash is stored. We'll explain the conditions on the options we present so there are no surprises.

How much should I insure my contents and stock for?

You should generally insure for the full cost of replacing your contents and stock, and allow for seasonal peaks if your stock levels vary. Some commercial policies apply an average or co-insurance condition, which can reduce a claim payment if you're underinsured, so it pays to review your sums insured regularly.

Does business insurance include public liability?

Public and products liability is commonly available as a section of a business pack, or it can be arranged as a standalone policy. It can cover your legal liability if someone is injured or their property is damaged because of your business activities or the products you sell.

What affects the cost of business insurance?

Premiums depend on factors like your industry and the activities you carry out, your location, the construction and security of your premises, how much you insure, your turnover, your claims history, the sections you choose and your excess. Comparing several insurers is often the best way to find the right balance of price and cover.

Who do I contact to make a claim?

Contact us at Shielded Insurance on 1800 97 98 99 as soon as possible. Claims can be notified 24/7, and we'll guide you through the process with the insurer so you can focus on getting back to business.

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