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Why Rebuild Cost Pressure Matters for Strata Insurance
Why Rebuild Cost Pressure Matters for Strata Insurance
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh attention on Australia's construction cost environment is a useful reminder for strata communities that insurance adequacy is not just about the premium charged at renewal. For owners corporations and body corporates, the more important question is whether the insured value of the building would still be enough to rebuild, reinstate common property and meet associated professional costs after a major loss. - read more
Why Clearer Insurance Communication Matters for Employers
Why Clearer Insurance Communication Matters for Employers
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
ASIC’s latest scrutiny of insurance in superannuation communications is a timely reminder that life cover is only valuable when people understand when it applies, what it pays, and where the gaps may sit. For employers, CFOs and HR leaders, this is not just a superannuation fund issue. It goes directly to workforce wellbeing, benefit design and the way organisations explain financial protection to their people. - read more
What Stronger Insurer Results Mean for Tradies at Renewal Time
What Stronger Insurer Results Mean for Tradies at Renewal Time
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
APRA’s latest general insurance statistics point to a sector that is in a stronger financial position than it was during the worst of recent inflation, repair-cost and catastrophe pressures. For Australian tradies, that sounds positive at first glance: a well-capitalised insurance market is better placed to pay claims, support recovery after major loss events and keep products available across higher-risk occupations and regions. - read more
What Simpler Advice Rules May Mean for Life Insurance
What Simpler Advice Rules May Mean for Life Insurance
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
The latest stage of Australia’s financial advice reform debate has direct implications for life insurance, particularly for people who hold cover through superannuation or have avoided seeking advice because of cost and complexity. The policy direction is aimed at making limited, practical guidance easier to access, including through super funds and financial institutions, while still maintaining consumer protections. - read more
Genetic Testing Reform Could Shift the Way Business Owners Approach Life Cover
Genetic Testing Reform Could Shift the Way Business Owners Approach Life Cover
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s move to restrict the adverse use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting is more than a consumer health issue. For business owners, directors and partners, it may influence how confidently they approach cover that protects debt, ownership succession and the financial impact of losing a critical person. - read more

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Business Insurance Articles

Q&A: Common Questions Australian Business Owners Have About Public Liability Insurance
Q&A: Common Questions Australian Business Owners Have About Public Liability Insurance
Public liability insurance is a crucial aspect of managing risk for businesses in Australia. This type of insurance covers costs associated with claims made against a business for property damage or personal injury caused during business operations. - read more
Common Myths About Public Liability Insurance Debunked
Common Myths About Public Liability Insurance Debunked
Today, we're diving into the world of public liability insurance, a crucial topic for anyone running a small business or working as a self-employed professional in Australia. - read more
Public Liability Insurance Claims: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Public Liability Insurance Claims: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Public liability insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides coverage for businesses and individuals against claims made by third parties for injuries or damages sustained while on their property or as a result of their activities. - read more
Understanding the Key Factors Influencing Your Liability Insurance Premiums
Understanding the Key Factors Influencing Your Liability Insurance Premiums
Liability insurance is a form of coverage that protects businesses against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people or property. It provides crucial peace of mind, ensuring that your business is shielded from potentially devastating financial losses due to lawsuits or claims against it. - read more
Certificates of Currency for Liability Insurance: What Australian Contractors Should Know
Certificates of Currency for Liability Insurance: What Australian Contractors Should Know
A certificate of currency is commonly requested by clients, principals, site managers and tender panels as proof that a contractor's liability insurance is current. Here's what it usually shows, what it does not prove, and what Australian contractors should check before submitting one. - read more


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