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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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Protecting Your Trade: Public Liability Insurance Explained
Protecting Your Trade: Public Liability Insurance Explained
Public liability insurance is designed to protect businesses and tradespeople against legal costs and compensation claims for injury or damage to property by a third party. In layman's terms, it covers you if someone sues your business for damages. - read more
Tailored Insurance for Tradies: Protecting Your Livelihood
Tailored Insurance for Tradies: Protecting Your Livelihood
Australian tradies work in environments where accidents, damaged tools, client property damage and time off the tools can all affect income and business continuity. Tailored insurance helps match cover to the practical risks of a trade business, rather than relying on a generic policy that may not reflect how the work is actually done. - read more
Types of Insurance Australian Tradies Should Consider
Types of Insurance Australian Tradies Should Consider
Australian tradies work across client homes, building sites, vehicles and workshops, often with tools, equipment and physical risks involved. The right mix of insurance can vary by trade, business structure and the type of work performed, but several cover types are commonly considered by tradespeople who want to manage third-party liability, income interruption and asset risks. - read more
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