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Plate Glass Insurance

Cover the cost of broken windows, storefronts, and glass fixtures before a crack becomes a crisis.

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What is Plate Glass Insurance?

Plate glass insurance covers the breakage of large glass installations in commercial buildings. Windows, doors, display cases, and glass facades are expensive to replace, and standard property policies often exclude or limit glass damage.

This cover pays for the repair or replacement of damaged glass, including labour costs. For businesses with prominent storefronts or extensive glazing, it provides targeted protection against a common and costly risk.

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Internal Glass

Internal glass coverage protects glass elements within your building's interior. This includes partitions, mirrors, display cabinets, and decorative glass features. While not exposed to weather or street-level risks, internal glass is still vulnerable to accidental damage from daily operations.

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External Glass

External glass coverage applies to windows, shopfronts, glass doors, and other glazing that forms part of your building's facade. This is where the real exposure lies: weather events, vandalism, vehicle impact, and accidental damage from passersby.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Why Glass Insurance Matters

A smashed shopfront is not just an inconvenience. It is an immediate security risk, a potential injury hazard, and an unexpected expense that can run into thousands of dollars. Glass insurance handles the financial side so you can focus on getting your premises secure and operational again. It also helps you meet the insurance requirements commonly stipulated in commercial lease agreements.
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POLICY SCOPE

What's Covered?

Comprehensive protection for the glazing that defines your business premises.

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01

Vandalism and malicious damage

Protection against intentional acts of damage to your storefront or windows.

02

Accidental breakage

Cover for sudden and unforeseen breakage of glass installations.

03

Impact from objects or vehicles

Protection when vehicles or airborne objects strike your glass facade.

04

Storm and hail damage

Financial cover for glass replacement following severe weather events.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

It means you will not pay an excess when making a glass claim. The insurer covers the full cost from the first dollar, making claims simpler and more cost effective.
It depends on the policy. Some policies cover both, others allow you to select internal, external, or combined cover based on your needs.
Contact your broker or insurer immediately to lodge a claim. Secure the premises to prevent injury or further damage, and keep any evidence for the claims process.
Yes. Speak with us about your specific requirements and we can source cover for non-standard glass features, including custom shopfronts and architectural glazing.
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Protect Your Glass Assets

Don't let a crack become a crisis. Get a quote for tailored plate glass insurance today.

Expert Review: 03/01/2026

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