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Insurance broker meeting with business clients to review their cover
27 Jul 2026
4 min read
What Does a Commercial Insurance Broker Do?

About Barrack Broking A commercial insurance broker differs from an insurance company as they represent your business and serve as an advocate for your company in the event of a claim. A broker will provide tailored advice and solutions designed

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Stockfeed: food production insurance
21 Jul 2026
6 min read
Food Production Insurance: What Manufacturers and Stockfeed Producers Should Review

Food production businesses are under pressure from several directions at once. Input costs remain volatile, supply chains are less predictable, and compliance expectations continue to tighten across manufacturing, transport, storage, and distribution. At the same time, food production insurance is

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Pexels Francesco Ungaro 12681201: insurance at exchange or settlement
14 Jul 2026
7 min read
Insurance at Exchange or Settlement? What Australian Property Buyers Should Understand in 2026

Insurance at exchange or settlement is one of the more commonly misunderstood parts of a property transaction. Many buyers assume insurance only becomes relevant once settlement occurs. In practice, that is often too late. Depending on the contract terms, state

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Pexels Sejio402 29288255: contractor liability
07 Jul 2026
7 min read
Contractor Liability Risks in Construction Projects: What Businesses Should Review

Construction projects are becoming more contract-driven, compliance-heavy and operationally complex. At the same time, liability disputes are becoming harder to isolate to a single contractor, subcontractor or insurer. For many businesses in the sector, contractor liability is no longer just

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Pexels D Ng Nhan 324384 15707705: commercial property underinsurance
30 Jun 2026
6 min read
Why Underinsurance Is Becoming a Bigger Issue for Commercial Property Owners

Commercial property owners across Australia are facing a quieter but increasingly significant risk: underinsurance. For many businesses, the issue has not come from major operational changes or large property acquisitions. Instead, it has developed gradually through rising construction costs, inflation,

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Manufacturing: product recall risk
23 Jun 2026
8 min read
Product Recall Risk in Australia: What Manufacturers Should Review in 2026

A few years ago, most businesses would have associated product recalls with large multinational brands. That is not really the case anymore. Over the last couple of years, recalls have become more common across a broader range of industries in

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A Happy Female Teacher Sitting And Playing Hand Games With A Group Of Little Schoolchildren
22 Jun 2026
4 min read
Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme: An important update for Childcare and Disability Support Organisations

A significant change to child safety law is approaching for Queensland organisations that work with children. The Reportable Conduct Scheme, introduced under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, will commence on 1 July 2026, with early childhood education and care

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Pexels Abdus Samad Mahkri 1624305361 37498323: Infrastructure
16 Jun 2026
8 min read
Infrastructure Investment and Construction Risk in 2026

Australia’s infrastructure pipeline remains substantial heading into 2026. Transport projects, energy transition works, housing-related infrastructure, data centres and public investment continue to drive activity across multiple sectors. At the same time, many businesses operating within construction and infrastructure are working

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