Stock & Spoilage Insurance Covers the Value of What You Store

Stock & Spoilage Insurance covers the financial loss when stock, produce, or goods are damaged or destroyed by spoilage, contamination, or a breakdown in refrigeration or storage equipment. It applies to businesses holding perishable stock, including fresh produce, seafood, and temperature-sensitive goods.

Cover typically responds to events like power failure, refrigeration breakdown, or contamination, and can extend to the cost of replacing stock and any related cleanup. We help you set a sum insured that reflects the value of stock you typically hold.

Which Sectors Often Need Stock & Spoilage Insurance

These are the sectors where Stock & Spoilage Insurance is typically a core requirement — not on the list? Get in touch and we'll talk through what you need.

Click on a sector to learn more about other insurances that may be needed to protect your business.

What You'll Need for a Stock & Spoilage Insurance Quote

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Stock Type & Value

The type of stock or produce you hold, and the typical value on hand at any given time.

Storage Locations

Where stock is held, including any third-party or off-site storage facilities.

Storage & Refrigeration

Details of how stock is stored, including refrigeration equipment, backup power, and monitoring systems in place.

Claims History

The details of any spoilage or stock-related claims made in the past 5 years.

How Stock & Spoilage Insurance Differs From Related Products

Stock & Spoilage vs. Commercial Property

Commercial Property covers the building and fixed contents against events like fire and storm. Stock & Spoilage specifically covers the value of stock lost to spoilage or contamination, which Commercial Property doesn't typically address in the same way.

Stock & Spoilage vs. Marine & Cargo

Stock & Spoilage covers stock while it's stored. Marine & Cargo covers goods while they're in transit — relevant if spoilage risk extends to stock being moved between locations.

Stock & Spoilage vs. Business Interruption

Stock & Spoilage covers the value of the stock itself. Business Interruption covers the loss of income while your business can't operate normally — the two are often relevant together after a major spoilage event.

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making a decision about an insurance product, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd ABN 62 689 768 634 AFSL 700131 acts as your insurance broker and sources policies from a range of insurers on your behalf. Polaris does not act for any insurer.

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Polaris is an Australian insurance broker. We place and review cover for businesses that want a policy built around them, and service to match.

Company

HEAD OFFICE

Backed by the strength of Steadfast

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before making a decision about an insurance product, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD). Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd ABN 62 689 768 634 AFSL 700131 acts as your insurance broker and sources policies from a range of insurers on your behalf. Polaris does not act for any insurer.

© 2026 Polaris Risk Services Pty Ltd.