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Insurance For Security Guards & Patrolling Services
Compare business insurance built around the real risks security guards & patrolling services face — and line up the right cover before your renewal.
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A few details about your business and the cover you need. Takes under a minute.
We match you
We line you up with the right vetted broker for security guards & patrolling services and your risks — no guesswork.
Get covered
Your broker takes it from there — quotes and cover, sorted.
What you get
Built around your business
- Cover matched to the liability, property, and people your business depends on.
- One short form a broker can act on — no repeating your details five times.
- A renewal review before rollover, so you're not auto-renewed on a stale premium.
How it works
Simple next steps
- 1Tell us how your business operates and your renewal month.
- 2We match you to a broker who fits your line of work.
- 3You review the cover and only switch if it fits better.
Important note
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No lock-in and no obligation. We only connect you with a partner if it genuinely helps — you decide whether to proceed.
Business insurance
Insurance for Security Guards & Patrolling Services
A security business carries serious liability because of what your guards do. Public liability is essential — your guards interact with the public, and an incident during crowd control or a patrol can lead to a significant claim. Professional indemnity covers failures in the security service you provide, and you may need cover for assault or wrongful arrest allegations specific to the trade. Workers' compensation is critical given the injury risk to guards on the job. With many policies renewing around 30 June, review your cover before the new financial year.
Common questions
Security Guards & Patrolling Services — insurance questions
Why do security firms need strong public liability?
Because your guards physically interact with the public during patrols, crowd control and incidents, where the risk of injury or property damage is real. Public liability responds to those claims, and clients will not award contracts without it.
What cover protects against incidents involving a guard?
Beyond public liability, the trade often needs cover for allegations like assault or wrongful arrest, plus professional indemnity for service failures. Cockatoo can help match you to a broker who understands security-specific exposures rather than treating you generically.
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