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February 25, 2019
02 9488 8300
info@watkinstaylorstone.com.au
111-117 Devonshire Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
As a leading Australian insurance broker, we have products and services to assure the protection of your assets under just about any circumstance.
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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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.
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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