Insurance For Airtasker Work
Airtasker work is a great way to earn some extra money on the side or even to set your own hours and be your own boss. Either way, something you may not have considered is that you still need insurance as an Airtasker worker. When it comes to risk, there is no difference between a Tasker and a sole trader. You can still be injured on the job and you can still be held liable if something goes wrong. As a Tasker, you need to consider yourself a sole trader and protect yourself accordingly with a comprehensive policy tailored to your areas of expertise / the jobs you accept on Airtasker.
Does Airtasker Offer Insurance?
As of 2017, Airtasker offers opt-in income protection insurance and holds third party (public) liability insurance on behalf of all its contractors. And as of April 2018, Airtasker has introduced universal personal accident insurance which covers death, permanent injury and broken bones when conducting or travelling to an Airtasker job with payouts of up to $100000
If the majority of your income is generated through Airtasker, it may seem convenient to take advantage of the insurance on offer – but there is always a fine print. And if you are a carpenter, an electrician or even a personal trainer, you’re out of luck with Airtasker’s public liability insurance. You can see a full list of included and excluded services here.
Airtasker Insurance Quotes
If you’ve discovered that your expertise or service is not covered under Airtasker’s insurance policy, you have come to the right place. At PLICA, our team of friendly and experienced brokers are able to provide you with a policy tailored to your needs at a competitive price. Alternatively, you can fill out a form on our website for a quick and easy quote on your insurance for Airtasker work.
Airtasker Insurance In 3 Easy Steps:
- Airtasker insurance is quick and simple with PLICA. Just select your occupation, answer a few simple questions and our system will produce a quote tailored to your occupation and your needs.
- If you are happy with your quote, proceed to fill in your details and select a method of payment.
- We understand that you want your work covered as soon as possible, which is why we offer online payment. You can pay by credit card, bPay or with a third party option. This option means that a third party company will pay for your insurance up front and it is up to you to pay them back with monthly instalments over a period of 10 months – an affordable solution if you are cash poor.
At PLICA, we are an authorised Australian insurance broker with years of experience and extensive industry knowledge. So when you need Airtasker insurance, turn to the team you can rely on to provide you with the best policy at the best price guaranteed.