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What NSW Insurance Levy Reform Could Mean for Trade Businesses
What NSW Insurance Levy Reform Could Mean for Trade Businesses
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
New South Wales insurance buyers may be heading for an important change as reform of the Emergency Services Levy continues to attract attention across the insurance sector. The levy has long been added to many insurance premiums in NSW to help fund emergency services, and insurers have argued that this approach makes cover more expensive for households and businesses that choose to insure. - read more
Why Battery Tool Fire Risks Deserve a Fresh Look
Why Battery Tool Fire Risks Deserve a Fresh Look
12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent industry attention on lithium-ion battery fires is a timely reminder for Australian tradies that rechargeable gear is now a core business risk, not just a convenience. Cordless drills, grinders, saws, laser levels, test equipment, phones, tablets and battery packs are part of everyday work, but they also introduce fire, theft and interruption exposures that can be easy to overlook. - read more
What Insurance Complaint Trends Mean for Trade Businesses
What Insurance Complaint Trends Mean for Trade Businesses
05 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent insurance dispute trends are a timely reminder that the quality of a policy is only tested when a claim is made. For Australian tradies, that means it is worth looking beyond the premium and checking how cover, exclusions, evidence requirements and claims timeframes would work in a real job-site problem. - read more
What SA’s Workers’ Comp Claims Change Means for Trade Businesses
What SA’s Workers’ Comp Claims Change Means for Trade Businesses
22 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
South Australian trade businesses should keep an eye on a quiet but important workers’ compensation development. ReturnToWorkSA has begun a procurement process for claims management services, with the current long-running arrangements involving EML and Gallagher Bassett due to end before new services commence from 1 July 2027. - read more

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Trades Insurance Articles

Types of Insurance Australian Tradies Commonly Consider
Types of Insurance Australian Tradies Commonly Consider
Australian tradies face a mix of on-site, business, vehicle, tool and income risks. This guide explains the main types of insurance tradespeople commonly consider and how different cover types may fit together depending on the trade, business structure and work performed. - read more
A Guide to Choosing Income Protection Insurance for Tradies
A Guide to Choosing Income Protection Insurance for Tradies
Income protection insurance is a vital safety net for those who earn their livelihood through skilled trades. It is designed to replace a portion of your income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury, ensuring that you can meet your financial obligations while you recover. This type of insurance provides peace of mind, knowing that even if the unexpected happens, your bills can still be paid and your lifestyle maintained. - read more
Public Liability Insurance Requirements for Australian Tradies
Public Liability Insurance Requirements for Australian Tradies
Public liability insurance can help protect tradies against claims for accidental injury or property damage connected with their work. While it may not be a blanket legal requirement for every trade in Australia, it is commonly required by contracts, head contractors, worksites, clients, councils, licences, registrations or industry bodies. - read more
Workshop Contents Insurance for Tradies: What It Can Protect
Workshop Contents Insurance for Tradies: What It Can Protect
Workshop contents insurance can help protect business assets kept at a fixed premises, such as equipment, stock, materials, fixtures and office items. For tradies who operate from a workshop, shed, yard or warehouse, it can be an important part of a broader business insurance setup. - read more

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