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Broker going through a lease agreement with clients during a meeting
06 Oct 2026
5 min read
How Do Insurance Brokers Get Paid in Australia?

Summary: Insurance brokers in Australia are paid by commission from the insurer, a broker fee paid by the client, or a combination of the two. Every broker must hold or be authorised under an AFSL and should tell you how

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Diverse Group Of Professionals In A Business Meeting At Bright Office
23 Sep 2026
5 min read
Should I Use an Insurance Broker or Go Direct?

Summary: A direct insurer sells its own policy, while an insurance broker acts for your business and can compare cover from multiple insurers. Commission is built into the premium either way, any separate broker fee must be disclosed up front,

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Lawyer Consulting Businessman In Office With Judge Hammer And Justice Scales With Laptop, Attorney Concept And Legal Consulting.
23 Sep 2026
6 min read
Public Liability vs Product Liability

Summary: Public liability covers injury or property damage caused by your business activities and premises. Product liability covers injury or damage caused by something you sold, supplied, made or installed. In Australia the two are usually written together as one

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The Robotic Arm Is Welding In Steel Factory, China,asia.
23 Sep 2026
5 min read
Business Insurance Vs Industrial Special Risks Insurance?

Summary: Business insurance packs suit small and mid-sized businesses with single sites, modest asset values and standard risks, bundling cover such as property, theft, glass, public liability and business interruption. Industrial Special Risks (ISR) insurance is a tailored all-risks property

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A firefighter battles a blaze at a business establishment, exemplifying the need to 'Prepare Your Business for Disaster' in an urban Australian setting
06 Aug 2026
12 min read
Risk Tip: Battery Fire Hazards in Commercial Property

The rapid adoption of battery technology across Australia is creating a significant and growing fire risk for commercial property owners. Whether the source is a rooftop solar storage system, an electric vehicle charging station, an e-bike in a common area,

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General Insurance Broking
05 Aug 2026
11 min read
Queensland Commercial Property Is Booming — Is Your Insurance Keeping Pace?

Queensland has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading commercial property market. For owners, investors and occupiers across the state, that growth brings significant opportunity — and it also brings a more complex insurance landscape that demands specialist attention. Recent commercial

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04 Aug 2026
11 min read
Product Recall: Why Preparation Is the Difference Between Containment and Crisis

Food recalls are not rare events in Australia. They are not confined to large multinationals, nor are they limited to any single type of product or failure. For food and beverage manufacturers of every size, a recall can emerge from

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03 Aug 2026
9 min read
Ransomware Hits Queensland Food Manufacturing: What the Sector Needs to Know

A North Queensland food and beverage manufacturing business became the target of a significant ransomware attack in June 2026, forcing the shutdown of production operations at the height of its busiest season and sending shockwaves through its regional supply chain.

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