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Credit Card Travel Insurance Cuts Create a New Pre-Trip Check
Credit Card Travel Insurance Cuts Create a New Pre-Trip Check
11 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
Australian travellers who have long relied on credit card travel insurance now have a fresh reason to check their cover before leaving home, with several major banks reducing, restructuring or removing complimentary travel insurance benefits across selected cards. The changes do not mean every cardholder is uninsured, but they do mean past experience is a poor guide to what applies to the next trip. - read more
New WHS figures sharpen the risk picture for tradies
New WHS figures sharpen the risk picture for tradies
11 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
Safe Work Australia’s latest Key Work Health and Safety Statistics, released on 12 October 2026, provide a fresh reminder that construction remains one of the country’s highest-risk work environments. The national data records 41 construction worker fatalities in 2025 and shows construction accounted for 11.7% of serious workers’ compensation claims in 2024-25, making the figures directly relevant to trade businesses reviewing safety systems, contracts and insurance arrangements. - read more
Mallee Hail Is a Sharp Reminder About Harvest-Time Insurance Gaps
Mallee Hail Is a Sharp Reminder About Harvest-Time Insurance Gaps
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
A damaging hailstorm across Victoria’s Mallee has turned a promising harvest into a difficult insurance and cash-flow test for affected grain growers. ABC Rural reported on 6 November 2026 that hail swept through districts including Birchip, Wycheproof and Quambatook, damaging thousands of hectares of wheat, barley, lentils, canola and other crops just as many paddocks were ready to harvest. - read more
Strata Storm Claim Ruling Puts Defect Exclusions in Focus
Strata Storm Claim Ruling Puts Defect Exclusions in Focus
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision has highlighted a difficult but common issue for strata communities: damage that happens during a storm is not always insured storm damage. The dispute, reported on 5 November 2026, involved an owners corporation claim for a collapsed parapet wall, with the insurer declining cover on the basis that defective design, materials or workmanship were the dominant cause rather than the weather event itself. - read more
Healthcare liability pressure puts clinic renewal evidence in focus
Healthcare liability pressure puts clinic renewal evidence in focus
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
A new Australian healthcare professional liability market update points to a sharper divide between general insurance market conditions and the experience of healthcare organisations arranging malpractice and professional liability cover. Lockton’s 1 November 2026 update says established insurers remain selective, claims inflation is affecting attachment points and underwriters are looking more closely at how clinical governance works in practice, not merely whether accreditation exists. - read more

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Understanding the Coverage: What Your Farm Insurance Should Include
Understanding the Coverage: What Your Farm Insurance Should Include
The serene morning mists settling over green pastures and the peaceful clucking of poultry might paint an idyllic picture of farm life, but seasoned farmers know that this lifestyle comes with its own set of risks and uncertainties. In the world of agriculture, each new day could bring events that threaten your way of life and the heart of your business. This is where farm insurance becomes not just important, but essential. - read more
Safeguarding Your Harvest: The Importance of Crop Insurance
Safeguarding Your Harvest: The Importance of Crop Insurance
In the ever-unpredictable world of farming, crop insurance emerges as a pivotal ally for farmers, hedging against the myriad of risks that come with cultivating the land. As the first step to understanding this crucial safeguard, let's unfold the question: What is crop insurance, exactly? In essence, crop insurance is a type of cover designed to cushion farmers from financial losses due to unavoidable circumstances such as adverse weather conditions, pests, disease, or even market fluctuations. - read more
Essential Coverage: The Top Insurance Policies Every Australian Farmer Should Consider
Essential Coverage: The Top Insurance Policies Every Australian Farmer Should Consider
Welcome to a critical discussion surrounding the stability and protection of your farming enterprise. In the unpredictable world of agriculture, insurance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the future of your business. As we delve into the intricacies of insurance coverage, we aim to establish a strong foundation for enduring success in the farming industry. - read more
Understanding Public Liability Insurance for Livestock and Crop Producers
Understanding Public Liability Insurance for Livestock and Crop Producers
Public liability insurance is a critical component for the agricultural sector, serving as a protective measure for livestock and crop producers against the legal liabilities they face in their daily operations. This type of insurance is designed to cover the costs associated with third-party injuries or property damage that occur on farm premises or as a direct result of farming activities. - read more
Livestock Insurance in Australia: What Farm Owners Should Understand
Livestock Insurance in Australia: What Farm Owners Should Understand
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