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How commercial property insurance sums insured and replacement costs work
How commercial property insurance sums insured and replacement costs work
Commercial property sums insured should reflect the likely cost to reinstate or replace insured property, not simply its market value. This guide explains replacement cost, reinstatement value, underinsurance risk and average clauses for Australian commercial property owners. - read more
How business interruption insurance works with commercial property cover
How business interruption insurance works with commercial property cover
Business interruption insurance can help protect income when insured property damage disrupts trading, rent collection or normal operations. This guide explains how it works alongside commercial property cover, including claim triggers, indemnity periods, gross profit, loss of rent and key policy limitations. - read more
How Deductibles Impact Your Commercial Property Insurance Premiums
How Deductibles Impact Your Commercial Property Insurance Premiums
When it comes to commercial property insurance, a deductible is the amount of money a policyholder agrees to pay out-of-pocket before the insurance coverage kicks in. This can be a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the total insured value. Understanding how deductibles work is crucial for any landlord or business owner seeking to protect their assets effectively. - read more
Beyond the Basics: Essential Add-Ons for Comprehensive Commercial Property Insurance
Beyond the Basics: Essential Add-Ons for Comprehensive Commercial Property Insurance
Commercial property insurance is a vital safeguard for businesses and landlords, protecting physical assets from a variety of risks. This type of insurance covers a range of properties, from office buildings to retail spaces, ensuring that in the event of damage or loss, you have financial support to recover your investment. - read more
Commercial lease insurance responsibilities for landlords and tenants
Commercial lease insurance responsibilities for landlords and tenants
In a leased commercial property, insurance responsibility is usually divided between the landlord, the tenant and sometimes a strata or owners corporation. The lease, property ownership structure and policy wording determine who must insure the building, fit-out, contents, glass, liability risks and income-related losses. - read more

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What Rising Insurance Disputes Mean for Income Protection Customers
What Rising Insurance Disputes Mean for Income Protection Customers
29 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
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29 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
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29 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
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29 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
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Why the SME Cyber Insurance Gap Is Becoming Harder to Ignore
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Insurance Policy:
Broadly, the entire written contract of insurance. More narrowly, the basic written or printed document, as distinguished from the forms and endorsements added thereto.