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Why Retailers Should Recheck Their Insurance Before the Next Claim
Why Retailers Should Recheck Their Insurance Before the Next Claim
21 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh reporting on Australian SME insurance trends has put underinsurance back in the spotlight, with recent Vero SME Insurance Index findings indicating that close to one in ten small and medium-sized businesses believe their current cover is inadequate. For retailers, cafés, convenience stores, boutiques and other shopfront operators, that figure should prompt a practical question: would your policy still match the real cost of replacing stock, repairing premises and keeping the business alive after a disruption? - read more
Financial Pressure Sharpens the Case for Practical Office Cover
Financial Pressure Sharpens the Case for Practical Office Cover
21 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh small business research has put numbers around what many Australian operators have been feeling for some time: the pressure of keeping a business running is not just commercial, but personal. The latest BizCover small business survey, reported by SmartCompany, found financial stress remains widespread among respondents, alongside long hours, limited breaks and ongoing concerns about whether the business remains sustainable. - read more
Why easier access to advice matters when choosing life insurance
Why easier access to advice matters when choosing life insurance
21 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent Good Returns TV discussion with Financial Markets Authority Director of Deposit Taking, Insurance and Advice Michael Hewes has renewed attention on a practical issue for New Zealand households: too many people still find financial advice hard to access, hard to understand, or too time-consuming to begin. - read more
What NZ’s snow injury surge says about protecting your pay
What NZ’s snow injury surge says about protecting your pay
21 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
New Zealand’s winter injury data is a timely reminder that a day off can become a financial event very quickly. Insurance Business has reported that snow sports injury claims reached a five-year high, with ACC accepting 8,309 skiing claims at a cost of $32 million and 5,425 snowboarding claims at a cost of $14 million for 2025. For households that rely on regular wages, the issue is not only the medical bill. It is the income interruption that can follow. - read more
What a Policy Access Dispute Means for Income Protection Customers
What a Policy Access Dispute Means for Income Protection Customers
21 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
A recent New Zealand life insurance dispute has put a practical but often overlooked issue in the spotlight: having cover is only part of financial protection. Policyholders also need to know who owns the policy, how documents can be accessed, and what happens when urgent health circumstances arise. - read more

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Life Insurance for Young Adults: Why It’s Never Too Early to Get Covered
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Securing Your Family's Future: How Life Insurance Offers Peace of Mind
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Understanding Life Insurance Needs: A Guide for Australian Families
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