Natural Disasters and Your Commercial Property: Is Your Insurance Adequate?
Australia is known for its diverse landscapes, but one of the harsher realities it faces is the increasing frequency of natural disasters. From bushfires in the outback to devastating floods in urban areas, these events can have severe implications for commercial properties. Business owners must navigate the challenges of not only protecting their assets but also ensuring the continuity of their operations. - read more
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
What to do if a commercial property insurance claim is delayed or declined
If a commercial property insurance claim is delayed, disputed or declined, policyholders can take practical steps to clarify the insurer's position, strengthen their evidence, use the insurer's internal dispute resolution process and, where eligible, escalate the complaint to AFCA. - read more
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
Is Commercial Property Insurance Mandatory for Businesses?
Commercial property insurance is designed to help protect business premises, equipment, stock and other physical assets from insured events such as fire, theft, vandalism, storm damage and other property-related risks. It may not be mandatory for every business, but it is often an important part of managing the financial impact of unexpected damage or disruption. - read more
