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| The Importance of Life Insurance for Business Partners In the dynamic world of business, safeguarding your interests often requires more than just market acumen and financial investment. Life insurance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity and stability of a business, particularly when business partnerships are involved. It serves not only as a cushion for unforeseen events but also as a strategic tool for risk management. - read more
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| Navigating Pre-existing Conditions in Income Protection Insurance Income protection insurance is a safety net that many Australians rely on to secure their financial future in the event of illness or injury preventing them from working. It's a type of policy that provides a replacement income if you are unable to earn your regular income due to a health-related absence from the workplace. - read more
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| How Buy/Sell Agreements Use Life Insurance to Secure Your Business Buy/sell agreements are crucial tools in business planning, designed to outline the process for transferring business ownership when a significant event occurs, such as the death, retirement, or incapacitation of an owner. These agreements ensure a smooth transition by predetermining the terms of sale and purchase among co-owners or with an outside party. - read more
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| How to Prepare for a Hassle-Free Life Insurance Claim Being prepared when it comes to life insurance claims can make a world of difference. Proper preparation helps you prevent delays and denials, ensuring that your loved ones receive the financial support promised by your policy without unnecessary hold-ups. By paying attention to the details, you can streamline the claims process, giving you and your family peace of mind during what is already a stressful time. - read more
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| Rising Claims Challenge Australia's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort 22 Apr 2026: Paige Estritori Australia's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is facing significant pressure due to a surge in claims linked to failed financial products. This uptick has led the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) to call for structural reforms to ensure the scheme's sustainability. - read more |
| Escalating Professional Indemnity Claims in Australia's Financial Services Industry 22 Apr 2026: Paige Estritori Australia's financial services sector is currently experiencing a notable increase in professional indemnity (PI) claims, driven by intensified regulatory scrutiny and recent legal actions. This trend has significant implications for professionals and insurers operating within the industry. - read more |
| NSW Builders Required to Obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance by July 2026 22 Apr 2026: Paige Estritori Effective 1 July 2026, all registered building practitioners in New South Wales (NSW) will be mandated to hold professional indemnity (PI) insurance, as stipulated by the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. This legislative change aims to enhance accountability and protect clients from potential financial losses due to professional negligence or defects in construction work. - read more |
| NSW Productivity Commissioner Advocates for Immediate Ban on Strata Manager Commissions 22 Apr 2026: Paige Estritori In a significant development for New South Wales' housing sector, Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat has called for the prompt elimination of commissions received by strata managers. This recommendation aims to bolster transparency and affordability within the state's burgeoning strata housing market. - read more |