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| How Tradespeople Can Maximize Tax Deductions Through Insurance Tradespeople work hard to earn their income, often facing unique expenses that can impact their bottom line. Understanding and maximizing tax deductions is crucial for minimizing these costs and keeping more of what they earn. By making informed decisions about expenses, tradespeople can significantly reduce their taxable income. - read more
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| The Devil's in the Detail: What Your Income Protection Policy Really Covers In today's ever-fluctuating economic landscape, income protection insurance emerges as a vital component of comprehensive financial planning. While many understand the significance of insuring assets like homes and automobiles, securing one's income stream often gets overlooked. However, considering the life's unpredictable nature, safeguarding our ability to earn should be of utmost importance. - read more
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| How to Ensure Your Travel Insurance Covers Your Next Adventure Sport Australians are known for their adventurous spirit, often seeking thrills through activities such as bungee jumping, surfing, and skiing. Adventure sports provide an adrenaline rush and an escape from the everyday routine, making them highly appealing to those who crave excitement and challenge. - read more
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| Securing Your Family's Future: How Life Insurance Offers Peace of Mind Life is a tapestry of precious moments, each framed by the inevitable uncertainty that the future holds. The awareness that our paths are peppered with unpredictability can often cast a shadow of concern, affecting how we cherish the present. For many, the well-being of family remains the cornerstone of life's purpose, driving the need for a foundation that offers stability and reassurance in the face of life's unexpected challenges. - read more
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| Medical Emergencies Lead Australian Travel Insurance Claims in 2024 28 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori In 2024, medical incidents emerged as the leading cause of travel insurance claims among Australian travellers, accounting for more than 40% of all claims handled by nib Travel. This trend underscores the critical importance of securing comprehensive travel insurance to mitigate the financial risks associated with medical emergencies abroad. - read more |
| QBE Insurance Faces Market Challenges with Slower Premium Growth 28 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori QBE Insurance Group, Australia's largest insurer by market value, recently reported a slowdown in premium rate growth, leading to a significant decline in its share price. The company's global average premium rate increased by only 1.5% in the nine months leading up to September 30, 2025, a decrease from the first-half pace. This deceleration is primarily attributed to slower growth in business property insurance prices. - read more |
| EQT's Bid to Acquire AUB Group: Implications for the Insurance Sector 28 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori In a significant move within the Australian insurance industry, Swedish private equity firm EQT has extended a takeover offer for AUB Group, valuing the company at A$5.25 billion. This proposal includes a price of A$45 per share, representing a 25.1% premium over AUB's last closing price. Following the announcement, AUB shares surged up to 11% to A$39.95, though they remained below the offer price. - read more |
| Australian Insurers Report Record Profits Amid Market Dynamics 28 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori Australia's general insurance industry has reported a return on equity (ROE) of 19% for the 2025 financial year, marking the highest in a decade. This impressive performance is attributed to a combination of factors, including benign weather conditions, strong investment gains, and the continued flow-through of premium increases. - read more |