Stock Theft & Shoplifting Insurance

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Theft & Shoplifting Insurance for Clothing Shops

Stock theft and shoplifting are among the most common and costly risks faced by clothing retailers. From organised retail crime to opportunistic theft, losses can quickly erode margins and profitability.

Stock Theft & Shoplifting Insurance helps protect your clothing shop against financial loss caused by theft, attempted theft and malicious damage - provided security conditions are met.

Insure24 arranges tailored theft cover for clothing shops, boutiques and fashion retailers across the UK.

What Does Stock Theft & Shoplifting Insurance Cover?


  • Shoplifting Losses – Theft by customers during trading hours.
  • Break-In Theft – Forced entry outside trading hours.
  • Smash & Grab Incidents – Rapid theft involving damage.
  • Malicious Damage – Damage caused during theft attempts.
  • Stock in Secure Storage – Clothing held in stockrooms.
  • Display Theft – Theft from rails and shop floor displays.

Cover applies to insured stock values and is subject to policy limits, conditions and excesses.

Common Theft & Shoplifting Risks in Clothing Retail

  • Organised retail theft groups
  • Concealment of items in fitting rooms
  • Theft from open rails near exits
  • Distraction theft at tills
  • Smash-and-grab window attacks
  • Staff-only area breaches

Insurers expect proactive theft-prevention measures to be in place.

Security Conditions You Must Meet

Theft claims are commonly declined when security conditions are not followed.

  • Operational intruder alarms
  • Locking doors, windows and shutters
  • CCTV systems where required
  • Secure display positioning
  • Key control procedures
  • Staff theft-prevention training

Security requirements are set at quotation stage and must be maintained.

Shoplifting vs Shrinkage – What’s Covered?

Insurance covers identifiable theft incidents - not general stock shrinkage.

  • Covered: Specific theft events with evidence
  • Not Covered: Stock discrepancies or unexplained losses
  • Not Covered: Pricing or inventory errors

Accurate stock control and reporting are essential.

How Much Theft Cover Do Clothing Shops Need?

Theft cover limits should reflect maximum stock levels held on-site.

  • Seasonal stock peaks
  • New collection deliveries
  • Promotional periods
  • High-value items

Under-declaring stock values can significantly reduce claim payouts.

Combine Theft Insurance with Clothing Shop Cover

Theft & shoplifting insurance is usually part of a wider clothing shop insurance policy.

Commonly Combined With


  • Stock & Contents Insurance
  • Public & Product Liability
  • Business Interruption
  • Shop Equipment & Fixtures Cover

Optional Extensions


  • Employee Theft (Fidelity Guarantee)
  • Out-of-Hours Theft Cover
  • Seasonal Stock Uplifts

Why Choose Insure24?


  • Specialists in clothing shop insurance
  • Clear guidance on theft conditions
  • Access to specialist retail insurers
  • Advice on reducing shrinkage risk
  • Claims support if theft occurs
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+-Does insurance cover shoplifting?

Yes, provided theft conditions are met and the loss is identifiable.

+-Is CCTV required for theft cover?

Not always, but CCTV is often recommended and may be required for higher limits.

+-Are fitting room thefts covered?

Yes, if reasonable supervision and security measures are in place.

+-Is employee theft covered?

Not by default. Fidelity guarantee cover is required.

+-Can cover be increased during peak seasons?

Yes. Seasonal stock uplifts can usually be arranged.

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