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Why Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Need Extra Attention Before You Travel
Why Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Need Extra Attention Before You Travel
28 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
Australian travellers with pre-existing medical conditions have been given a timely reminder to look beyond price when arranging travel insurance, with recently updated consumer guidance placing renewed emphasis on disclosure, medical assessments and policy wording. - read more
What Delta’s Digital Insurance Move Means for Real Estate Agencies
What Delta’s Digital Insurance Move Means for Real Estate Agencies
28 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
Delta Insurance’s move onto Ebix Australia’s Sunrise Exchange is a useful signal for real estate agencies watching how business insurance is being distributed. The underwriting agency has made its cyber and management liability products available through the platform for the first time, using Entsia technology and an accelerated accreditation pathway. Further products are expected to follow, which points to continuing momentum behind digital placement for financial lines cover. - read more
What a Failed Fridge Claim Means for Restaurant Insurance
What a Failed Fridge Claim Means for Restaurant Insurance
28 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent insurance dispute involving a faulty vaccine fridge has a useful warning for Australian restaurant and café owners: a broken fridge is not always enough to secure a payout. In the case, reported on 26 June 2026, a business policyholder argued that a refrigeration unit had moved outside the required temperature range and could not be restored through resets. The owner believed an internal control component had failed and sought cover under an equipment failure section of the policy. - read more
Vero’s No-Commission Strata Launch Adds Fresh Pressure to a Changing Market
Vero’s No-Commission Strata Launch Adds Fresh Pressure to a Changing Market
28 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
Vero has entered the residential strata market with a nil-commission product aimed at addressing some of the placement challenges facing owners corporations, particularly in higher-risk regions. The product will initially be available through intermediaries in Far North Queensland and Darwin, with a broader national rollout planned in stages. - read more
Tool Theft Claim Falls Short After Portable Items Limit Applied
Tool Theft Claim Falls Short After Portable Items Limit Applied
28 Jun 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision is a timely reminder for tradies that the words in a policy schedule can matter just as much as the headline sum insured. The dispute involved a business that had tools and a trailer stolen from a worksite, then challenged the insurer’s payout after receiving far less than it believed the policy should provide. - read more

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Business Insurance Articles

The Smart Business Approach: How to Effectively Compare Public Liability Insurance Rates
The Smart Business Approach: How to Effectively Compare Public Liability Insurance Rates
Running a business comes with inherent financial risks. Whether you own a small café or a large construction company, unforeseen incidents can lead to significant financial losses. - read more
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
Public Liability Insurance for Events: What Organizers Need to Consider
Public Liability Insurance for Events: What Organizers Need to Consider
Public liability insurance is a type of coverage designed to protect businesses and individuals from the financial fallout associated with claims for injury or damage caused to third parties. It is particularly crucial for event organizers, who are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of attendees, vendors, and participants. - 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
Understanding Liability Insurance: A Must-Read for Australian Business Owners
Understanding Liability Insurance: A Must-Read for Australian Business Owners
As a business owner in Australia, navigating the complexities of insurance is crucial to safeguard your enterprise against unforeseen events. Liability insurance emerges as a cornerstone of a sound risk management plan, protecting you financially when held responsible for accidents, injuries or negligence. Its importance cannot be understated, as it serves not only to defend your business assets but also to ensure peace of mind in a climate of continually evolving liabilities. - read more


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The time period between an injury and the receipt of benefit payments from an insurer, particularly in disability insurance.