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Why the Latest Insurance Data Matters for Trade Businesses Why the Latest Insurance Data Matters for Trade Businesses
10 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

APRA’s latest quarterly general insurance statistics point to a market that is still under cost pressure, even as insurers continue to report stronger overall results than during the worst of the recent claims cycle. For Australian tradespeople, the headline is not simply whether insurers are profitable. The practical issue is how rising premiums, repair costs, reinsurance expenses and claims activity flow through to the price and availability of cover used every day on the tools. - read more
Why Severe Weather Should Trigger an Insurance Check for Tradies Why Severe Weather Should Trigger an Insurance Check for Tradies
03 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

Renewed insurance industry warnings about severe weather are a practical reminder for Australian tradespeople: storm risk is not limited to damaged homes and flooded streets. It can also affect tools in a ute, materials stored on site, unfinished work, temporary fencing, scaffolding, electrical gear, excavation areas and client property surrounding a job. - read more
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Trades Insurance Articles

Public Liability Insurance for Australian Tradespeople: Why It Matters
Public Liability Insurance for Australian Tradespeople: Why It Matters
Public liability insurance is designed to protect a trade business if its activities cause injury to a member of the public or damage to someone else's property. For Australian tradespeople who work on client sites, in homes, on construction projects or around the public, it can be an important safeguard against the financial impact of accidents and claims. - read more
Top Insurance Coverage Options Every Tradesperson Should Consider
Top Insurance Coverage Options Every Tradesperson Should Consider
Whether you're a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or any other type of tradesperson, your work is essential to keeping homes and businesses running smoothly. But have you ever thought about how important insurance is for your trade business? - read more
Top 5 Reasons Tradespeople Need Tools and Equipment Insurance
Top 5 Reasons Tradespeople Need Tools and Equipment Insurance
For tradespeople, tools and equipment are the backbone of their daily operations. From basic hand tools to advanced machinery, having the right gear is crucial for delivering quality work and maintaining efficiency. - read more
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