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How much is cyber insurance in NZ?
Indicative $20–$100 per month for a NZ small business, depending on your industry, the cover limit you choose, and your claims history.
Indicative only — not a quote. Cyber cover is priced on the data you hold, the systems you depend on, and the security controls you already have in place.
Indicative cost by industry
The range above is the low and high of these rows. Figures are indicative monthly premiums for a New Zealand small business, not quotes.
| Industry | Indicative / month | Typical limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | $25–$60 | $500K |
| Accountant | $30–$80 | $500K–$1M |
| IT Contractor | $30–$80 | $500K–$1M |
| Online Retailer / E-commerce | $30–$100 | $500K–$2M |
| Freelancer | $20–$50 | $500K |
What drives the price
- Bookkeeper: Privacy Act 2020 + BEC risk on payment instructions.
- Accountant: Client records + payment-instruction BEC risk.
- IT Contractor: Required if you process or have access to client data.
- Online Retailer / E-commerce: Card-payment PCI-DSS exposure + Privacy Act 2020 notification.
- Freelancer: If you handle client data, draft contracts, or hold IP.
What this cover does
Cyber liability responds to the costs of a cyber incident — data breach, ransomware, or business email compromise — including response, recovery, and third-party liability.
- Incident response and IT forensics
- Business interruption from a cyber event
- Privacy / third-party liability
Who needs it: Any business that holds customer data, takes online payments, or relies on IT systems to operate.
Worth knowing: Cover often requires baseline security controls (e.g. MFA, backups) to be in place.
Is this a quote?
No. Every figure on this page is an indicative range published to help you budget. SmallBusinessInsurance.co.nz is operated by Evolve Group Limited (FSP711891), a licensed Financial Advice Provider. Business-insurance enquiries are referred to Blanket Advice Limited (FSP1004126), a separately licensed FAP, who provide the regulated advice and place the cover. Your premium is set by the insurer once your business is assessed.
Indicative figures last reviewed 21 September 2026.