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08 May 2026

The Future of Commercial Strata Insurance in Australia: Market Trends and Key Considerations

Commercial strata insurance is changing, but not in a dramatic or unexpected way. Like many insurance classes, it is responding to broader market forces such as construction costs, property values, claims experience, and insurer competition. For owners and businesses operating

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06 May 2026

6 min read

Farm Insurance in Australia: What Farmers Should Review in 2026

For Australian agribusinesses, risk has always been part of the landscape. Weather variability, seasonal cycles, and market fluctuations are well understood and, to a degree, expected. What’s changing is the frequency, severity, and predictability of those risks. For many operations,

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04 May 2026

6 min read

Insurance for Accountants: Top 5 Practical Risks Facing Australian Firms in 2026

Insurance for Accountants: Top 5 Practical Risks Facing Australian Firms in 2026 Accounting firms are sometimes viewed as relatively low-risk businesses. They may not operate heavy machinery, manage building sites, or run large vehicle fleets. Even so, the profession carries

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02 May 2026

7 min read

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Real Estate Agents: 5 Practical Risks to Know

Practical Risk Management for Agencies Running a real estate business involves far more than listing properties and negotiating deals. For many agencies, professional indemnity insurance for real estate agents forms part of the broader framework used to manage day-to-day risk.

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30 Apr 2026

4 min read

Childcare Insurance: Compliance Reforms and Risk in 2026

Rising Compliance Pressure in Childcare: What It Means for Risk and Insurance The childcare sector is entering a more demanding regulatory environment, and childcare insurance must adapt too. From 24 April 2026, new child safety reforms in New South Wales

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28 Apr 2026

6 min read

Cyber Insurance in Australia: What It Covers, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

Cyber risk is showing up in more places Cyber insurance in Australia is becoming more relevant as incidents affect businesses of all sizes. Cyber incidents don’t just affect large corporations anymore. Increasingly, they’re showing up in everyday business operations —

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22 Apr 2026

4 min read

Underinsurance in Australia: Why Rising Rebuild Costs Are Creating Risk for Businesses

As construction costs continue to rise, many Australian businesses are facing an increasingly overlooked risk: underinsurance in Australia. For organisations that own, operate or rely on physical assets — whether commercial property, facilities, or infrastructure — the gap between insured

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20 Apr 2026

5 min read

Smart Buildings and Smart Risks: Insurance Challenges for Strata and Commercial Properties

The rise of smart home technology isn’t limited to single-family houses anymore. Strata buildings, apartments, and commercial properties are increasingly incorporating smart devices—from automated lighting and climate control to networked security and access systems. These innovations offer convenience, energy efficiency,

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