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Storm claims surge shows why SMEs need to test their cover
Storm claims surge shows why SMEs need to test their cover
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh industry updates on severe weather claims are a reminder that storm, flood and cyclone losses are no longer rare planning scenarios for Australian small and medium businesses. Claims linked to major weather systems affecting Queensland and New South Wales continue to move through insurer assessment, repair and settlement processes, with businesses facing familiar pressure points: damaged premises, interrupted trading, ruined stock, delayed repairs and uncertainty about what is actually covered. - read more
New ransomware reporting rules put SME cyber cover under scrutiny
New ransomware reporting rules put SME cyber cover under scrutiny
12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia's mandatory ransomware payment reporting regime is now a practical compliance issue for many business owners, not just a technology concern. Under the national cyber security reforms, entities above the relevant annual turnover threshold must report certain ransomware and cyber extortion payments within a short statutory timeframe. For SMEs operating close to, or above, that threshold, the change adds another layer to an already complex risk environment. - read more
What Strong Insurer Results Mean for Business Insurance Renewals
What Strong Insurer Results Mean for Business Insurance Renewals
05 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Latest general insurance performance data from APRA points to an industry that remains financially resilient, with insurers benefiting from disciplined underwriting, investment income and a continued focus on pricing risk accurately. For Australian small and medium-sized businesses, that is useful context heading into renewal season, but it should not be read as a simple promise of cheaper premiums. - read more
What Rising Insurance Disputes Mean for Small Businesses
What Rising Insurance Disputes Mean for Small Businesses
29 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent industry reporting on the latest insurance complaints environment points to a clear message for Australian small businesses: the hardest part of insurance is often not buying a policy, but relying on it when something goes wrong. Disputes continue to arise around claim delays, declined claims, settlement amounts, policy exclusions and communication breakdowns between customers and insurers. - read more
Why SMEs should double-check AI insurance advice
Why SMEs should double-check AI insurance advice
22 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Australian businesses are increasingly using AI tools to research products, shortlist providers and understand policy options. That convenience now comes with a clear warning for small business owners: not every insurance answer surfaced by AI search is coming from a licensed, accountable or locally relevant source. - read more
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