We had already started researching insurance for virtual assistants before your question came through, so this is great timing!
We were starting to think that we’d never get a straight answer on exactly what type of insurances were essential for virtual assistants…
Now we’re happy to report back to our network with our Insurance for Virtual Assistants training, as well as a contact for you to speak to regarding your personal business circumstances and specific VA insurance questions.
We can’t stress enough that Virtual Assistant Lead Network will never provide information that constitutes financial advice. It is important that you seek independent advice for your unique circumstances.
Can you apply for virtual assistant roles before you have Professional Indemnity insurance in place?
Yes!
Many of the leads we post do list a current Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policy as a requirement, however, you can still apply for these roles as long as you are happy to commit to having PI insurance in place if you secure the role.
Once you have your first VA gig in the bag, getting set up with your own PI policy before your start date is quick, easy and important.
Do not start providing a service without having PI insurance in place! Even if your first client doesn’t list it as a requirement.
Public liability insurance, on the other hand, is a completely different matter.
We’re working with an insurance expert to provide our members with comprehensive training on all the types of insurances required by your VA business. More on that below, though in the meantime you can reach out directly to an independent insurance provider such as IME… Oh, look at that – the perfect segue to your second question!
Can we suggest anyone for virtual assistant insurances?
It is important to do your own research and decide which insurance provider you engage for your unique situation.
After interviewing countless insurance providers and insurance brokers, our team finally found someone who:
- Has extensive knowledge about the Australian virtual assistant industry
- Has over 20 years of experience providing insurance for small and medium-sized business
- Offers dedicated packages with varying levels of cover for Australian virtual assistants
- Is excited about insurance, and passionate about educating VAs so that they’re not spending money unnecessarily
- Can tell you exactly which insurances you do and don’t need at each stage of your VA business journey
Virtual Assistant Lead Network does NOT receive any commission or any other type of financial incentive from IME when we introduce our Australian network of virtual assistants to their services.
Contact Chantelle Whitla – Senior Account Manager from IME Insurance with your specific questions:
- Phone: 1800 641 260 or 03 9757 8181
- [email protected]
- www.imeinsurance.com.au
Insurance Training for Australian Virtual Assistants
Ensure you know how to be insured!
Watch our chat with Philip Watson from Insurance Made Easy (IME) with recorded answers to member questions regarding insurance for your virtual business.
Philip walked us through the types of insurance you need to consider and the differences between them, finishing with a great Q&A session. Please note: Philip has retired and Chantelle is available via the contact details above.
This was a great live and interactive session on the ins and outs of VA insurance requirements, filling you in on the differences between:
- Professional Indemnity Insurance;
- Public Liability Insurance;
- Cyber Insurance; and
- Worker’s Insurance.
Find Out More
If you’re considering Professional Indemnity Insurance for your VA business, it’s important to understand exactly what it covers—and what it doesn’t. From legal claims to financial losses caused by errors or negligence, having the right policy can be a lifesaver. For a deeper dive into the key protections and real-life examples of how PI insurance has helped VAs, check out our follow-up blog post: What Insurance for Virtual Assistants in Australia is the Best?