Insurance for Home Businesses

If you run your business from your bedroom, garage or home office, we can help cover you.

AMI has been protecting New Zealanders for almost 100 years. Over 700,000 people trust us to be on their side and protect the things they love. We’re proud to be recognised as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands and for our commitment to outstanding customer service.

What you need and when you need it

  • Business contents cover (Material Damage)

    Covers the equipment at your business premises

  • Public (Broadform) Liability

    Covers you for legal liability for accidental injury to a person and damage to someone else’s property while you’re doing business.

  • Business stock cover (Material Damage)

    Covers any stock you may be keeping at home.

  • Business Vehicle insurance

    Covers loss or damage to your business vehicles, so you can keep moving.

  • Optional extras:

  • Add AMI Roadside Rescue to your Business Vehicle policy^ for less than $1.60 a week*.

  • Talk to us also about:

    • Business Interruption
    • Statutory Liability
  • If key business equipment or stock stored at home is stolen or destroyed, it’s important to have this covered. Our business contents or Business stock cover will help.

  • Having public liability cover will ensure you’re covered for costs should an accident or mistake happen when working from home. For example, if a fire broke out at your home business and it damaged neighbouring properties.

  • Business interruption is designed to keep your business operating and in the same financial trading position as before a loss. We helped over 370 small businesses last year when equipment or asset damage meant they couldn’t operate.

Looking for a quote?

Get started with a quote or talk to a specialist

Handy tips for Home businesses

Protect business stock

Your personal home contents policy won’t cover your business stock, so you’ll need to get Business Stock Cover.

Cover key equipment

Most personal contents policies limit cover on your high value items, so make sure your key business equipment is covered with Business Contents cover.

Keep your data safe

Arrange for regular daily back ups of computer data, and make sure the back-up is kept off site.

Electrical fire protection

Electrical fires are a risk to home workers. Check for loose electrical connections and poor maintenance of electrical equipment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I save by paying annually rather than monthly?

Yes, you can save around 10% by paying one payment annually rather than monthly.

Is my personal vehicle covered for business use?

Your personal vehicle may cover you for only certain types of business usage. Talk to us to find out more.

Is my business stock covered under my home contents policy?

You’ll need separate Business Stock cover to protect your business stock from damage or loss when it’s stored in your home or travelling with you in your business vehicle.

Do I need to advise you of every person who drivers my business vehicle(s)?

Our Business Vehicle Insurance provides cover for all those who might drive your vehicle, as long as they meet certain criteria.