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| IAG and Ag Guard Forge Partnership to Elevate Crop Insurance for Australian Farmers 14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori In a significant development for Australia's agricultural sector, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has announced a strategic partnership with Ag Guard, a specialist rural underwriting agency. This collaboration will see Ag Guard managing the underwriting for IAG-owned CGU and WFI's crop insurance portfolios starting June next year. - read more |
| WFI Insurance and AgCarE Collaborate to Incentivize Sustainable Farming Practices 14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori In a move to promote sustainable agriculture, WFI Insurance has partnered with AgCarE, a certification program developed by AgForce, to offer premium reductions to farmers who achieve AgCarE certification. This collaboration aims to enhance financial, environmental, and social outcomes for Australian farmers and rural communities. - read more |
| Diversification in Small Farms Creates New Avenues for Insurance Brokers 14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori The landscape of Australian agriculture is undergoing a significant transformation as small commercial farms increasingly diversify their operations to enhance income and sustainability. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for insurance brokers, as new ventures introduce complex risk management needs. - read more |
| ICA's Strategic Plan to Combat Escalating Motor Insurance Costs 14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has unveiled a comprehensive report titled 'Motor Insurance Policy Paper – A Roadmap for Reducing Rising Premiums,' addressing the significant 42% increase in comprehensive motor insurance premiums since 2019. This surge has brought the average annual premium to $1,052 in 2024, prompting the need for coordinated action to alleviate the financial burden on consumers. - read more |
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| Financial Safety Nets: Why Income Protection Should Be a Priority Unexpected sickness can disrupt your life in many ways, especially when it comes to your financial stability. The loss of income during illness can create a financial burden, making it tough to manage daily expenses and bills. - read more
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| The importance of Income Protection Insurance for Employees While some people might think that income protection insurance is only for self-employed individuals, this is not accurate. This type of insurance is just as beneficial for employees, because accidents and illnesses can happen to anyone at any time. Workers' compensation provides only limited coverage, and most employees don't have much more than a few weeks' sick leave accrued. Of course, if you have more than one job, the situation becomes more of a concern if you are injured at one workplace resulting in being unable to work at either. - read more
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| Self-Employed? Here's How to Determine Your Income Insurance Coverage Needs In recent times, the allure of being your own boss has led to a significant shift towards self-employment in Australia. This growing trend reflects a desire for greater flexibility and autonomy in one's career. However, amidst this independence lie uncertainties and financial risks unique to those who venture out on their own. - read more
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| How Life Insurance Provides Financial Security for Your Loved Ones Life insurance is a crucial part of any comprehensive financial plan, providing peace of mind that your loved ones will be financially secure in the event of your passing. - read more
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