02 9488 8300

info@watkinstaylorstone.com.au

111-117 Devonshire Street

Surry Hills NSW 2010

ONE CLICK IS ALL IT TAKES

You have given everything to get your business to where it is today. But a single click could take it all away.

As technology continues to play a large role in our lives, protecting yourself, your family or your business against cyber risks has never been more important.

If you’re connected, you must be protected.

Contact Watkins Taylor Stone now to discuss what matters most with smarter cyber insurance for Australian businesses and families – big and small.

Commercial Insurance Services

As a leading Australian insurance broker, we have products and services to assure the protection of your assets under just about any circumstance.

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Speciality Insurance Services

Watkins Taylor Stone have developed specialist insurance products for several markets including Residential Landlord, Commercial Strata, Restaurant and Take Aways businesses.

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Insurance Calculators

Calculate the amount of insurance you need for your home and contents using these calculators.

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Welcome To Watkins Taylor Stone Insurance Brokers

At Watkins Taylor Stone, we aim to provide our clients with outstanding service, beyond expectations. We view this as a long term commitment and it is the basis upon which we have built our business.

The team we have selected to provide this unique service have all been chosen for their knowledge, experience and genuine commitment to meeting the needs of you and your business. All team members are fully trained and encouraged to continue their personal, professional development, so you can be assured that the advice provided to you is accurate and appropriate. All recommended products have been thoroughly researched to ensure that they will meet your needs.

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Commercial, Industrial Property

Our Offer to you

Tailored Cover

Competitive Pricing

Building Value Check/Guide

Professional Objective Report

Please ask for Anthony Scott or Scott Seymour for more information.

Professional Indemnity

Do you understand your current cover?

Have you checked for prohibitive endorsements?

Is your premium expense a fair market price?

Would you like a complimentary risk analysis?

Please ask for Katie Kelly for more information.

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