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Why Northern Strata Schemes Still Face Insurance Cost Pressure
Why Northern Strata Schemes Still Face Insurance Cost Pressure
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh industry attention on insurance affordability in northern Australia has reinforced a message many strata communities already understand: premium relief is not delivered by a single reform, even where government-backed risk sharing is in place. For apartment buildings, townhouse complexes and mixed-use strata schemes exposed to cyclone, storm surge, flood or severe rainfall, insurers are still looking closely at the physical characteristics of each building before deciding price, excesses and available cover. - read more
Insurance Summit Agenda Puts Life Cover Strategy in Focus
Insurance Summit Agenda Puts Life Cover Strategy in Focus
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
The agenda for the 2026 AFR Insurance Summit points to an insurance sector that is increasingly focused on affordability, technology, trust and operational resilience. While much of the summit is framed around the broader insurance market, the themes are highly relevant for employers, CFOs and directors reviewing corporate life insurance, group salary continuance, key person cover and executive protection arrangements. - read more
Insurance Complaint Trends Are a Timely Warning for Tradies
Insurance Complaint Trends Are a Timely Warning for Tradies
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh complaint trends across the Australian insurance market are another reminder that the real test of any policy often comes after something has gone wrong. While many disputes involve household cover, the same pressure points can affect tradies who rely on tools, vehicles, plant, public liability cover and income protection to keep work moving. - read more
Life Insurance Code Review Puts Customer Treatment Back in Focus
Life Insurance Code Review Puts Customer Treatment Back in Focus
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
The review of Australia’s Life Insurance Code of Practice has moved from a broad governance discussion into a more practical question for households: what should good insurer behaviour look like when people apply for cover, update a policy or make a claim? - read more
What the Next Advice Reform Steps Mean for Business Cover
What the Next Advice Reform Steps Mean for Business Cover
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s financial advice reform agenda has moved from broad policy debate into the more practical question of how advice will be delivered, documented and accessed. For business owners, this matters because life insurance decisions are rarely isolated personal choices. They often intersect with debt facilities, director guarantees, shareholder agreements, succession plans and family wealth protection. - read more

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Business Insurance Articles

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
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
Proven Strategies for Slashing Your Business Liability Insurance Costs
Proven Strategies for Slashing Your Business Liability Insurance Costs
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on public liability insurance, an essential safeguard for businesses across Australia. Navigating the complexities of liability insurance can be a daunting task for many business owners, but it’s a critical component of your business protection plan. If incidents such as accidents or property damage occur, liability insurance is the barrier that stands between your business and financial calamity. - 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
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


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