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Why Claims Handling Scrutiny Matters for Liability Cover Why Claims Handling Scrutiny Matters for Liability Cover
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

Fresh scrutiny of general insurance claims handling has again put the spotlight on how policies perform when customers need them most. While much of the public discussion often centres on household claims, the same service and documentation issues can become critical for small businesses facing a third-party injury or property damage allegation. - read more
What NSW Insurance Levy Reform Means for Business Cover What NSW Insurance Levy Reform Means for Business Cover
02 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

New South Wales’ move to shift emergency services funding away from insurance premiums has put business insurance affordability back in the spotlight. For small business owners, tradies, hospitality operators and event organisers, the change is welcome in principle: levies and taxes can add noticeably to the total cost of holding cover, especially when several policies are bundled together. - read more
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A Beginner's Guide to Public Liability Insurance: Protecting Your Business
A Beginner's Guide to Public Liability Insurance: Protecting Your Business
Public liability insurance helps protect Australian businesses against third-party injury or property damage claims connected with their business activities. From a customer slipping in a café to accidental property damage at a client site, this guide explains how cover works, who commonly considers it, how to compare policies and what to expect if a claim occurs. - read more
Common Public Liability Risks You Might Be Overlooking
Common Public Liability Risks You Might Be Overlooking
Public liability insurance is a critical form of coverage that protects businesses against claims of injury or damage caused by their operations to members of the public. Its primary purpose is to cover legal costs and compensation payments, which can otherwise cripple a business financially. - read more
How Much Public Liability Insurance Cover Does a Business Need?
How Much Public Liability Insurance Cover Does a Business Need?
Choosing a public liability insurance cover limit is not just a pricing decision. Australian businesses often compare $5 million, $10 million and $20 million limits, but the right amount depends on contracts, site access rules, permits, business activities, claim exposure and insurer criteria. - read more
Navigating Public Liability Insurance for Event Organizers: A Must-Read Guide
Navigating Public Liability Insurance for Event Organizers: A Must-Read Guide
Event organizing can be an exhilarating adventure, teeming with creativity and collaboration. However, with the buzz of activity and the gathering of crowds comes a significant responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees, staff, and the venue itself. This is where Public Liability Insurance becomes a pivotal part of an event organizer's toolkit. - read more
Public Liability Insurance for Manufacturers: Are You Fully Covered?
Public Liability Insurance for Manufacturers: Are You Fully Covered?
Public liability insurance is a cornerstone of protection for businesses, offering a shield against claims for personal injury or property damage inflicted on third parties as a result of their operations. As manufacturers open their doors to employees, suppliers, and sometimes the public, they navigate a landscape rife with potential hazards. Public liability insurance becomes not just a safety net, but an essential aspect of responsible entrepreneurship. - read more

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Incontestability Clause:
A provision in a life insurance policy that prevents the insurer from voiding coverage due to a misstatement by the insured after a certain period.