Case Study
Alan’s Story
5 years after setting up as a painter and decorator, business was booming for Alan Preston.
He had taken on an apprentice and a lease on new premises. His ad campaign in the local papers was paying off and he had a steady stream of work. At the same time his outgoings were beginning to mount up.
Then one Saturday while opening the bowling for his cricket club, he fractured his right ankle. His doctor was adamant – painting was out of the question for the next few months. Fortunately, he had taken out a Business Expenses policy. It was a policy that would cover his ongoing fixed business expenses for up to $2,500 a month. Some of Alan’s expenses included rent, insurance, advertising and the phone lease.
When you’re off work, your business expenses still add up. If he hadn’t been covered he might have had to lay off his apprentice.
3 months later Alan is back on the ladder. However, his pace bowling had had to give way to a gentle leg spin.
While this is not a real life case, some details are drawn from an actual claim.
When you’re off work, your business expenses still add up