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  • Bushfire Season 2025: The Hidden Risk Lurking Inside Your Home

    Bushfire Season 2025: The Hidden Risk Lurking Inside Your Home

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    As summer intensifies, Australia faces another dangerous bushfire season. Authorities are warning residents across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland to prepare for heightened fire risk due to record heat and dry conditions.While most homeowners focus on defending their property, clearing gutters, creating fire breaks, or testing sprinklers, the greater financial risk often lies inside:…

  • Months On, Flooded NSW Communities Still Rebuilding: Here’s How to Safeguard Your Assets

    Months On, Flooded NSW Communities Still Rebuilding: Here’s How to Safeguard Your Assets

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    It’s been months since devastating floods swept across parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, but for many residents, the recovery is far from over. In early 2025, relentless rain left homes submerged, belongings destroyed, and livelihoods interrupted. While the State Emergency Service (SES) has since handed over recovery efforts to the NSW…

  • Severe Thunderstorms Set to Batter NSW: Are You Ready?

    Severe Thunderstorms Set to Batter NSW: Are You Ready?

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    As summer approaches, insurance groups are warning New South Wales residents to brace for a season of intense storms. In October 2025, insurers urged households, particularly across eastern and inland regions, to prepare for severe thunderstorms expected to continue well into the warmer months. These storms bring more than just heavy rain. They’re often accompanied…

  • AFCA’s Claims Review Highlights the Need for Change

    AFCA’s Claims Review Highlights the Need for Change

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    Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) launches consultation on claims handling complaints 28 July 2025. Read the note here. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is consulting on its approach to general insurance claims handling disputes. The authority has published a draft document that sets out how it approaches various types of claims complaint, set against insurers’…

  • Understanding Sub-Limits in Insurance: Why Accurate Documentation Matters

    Understanding Sub-Limits in Insurance: Why Accurate Documentation Matters

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    When it comes to protecting your valuables with insurance, it’s important to understand the concept of sub-limits—a common but often overlooked detail in many policies. Sub-limits refer to specific category limitations within an insurance policy, which can significantly impact how much you’re reimbursed in the event of a claim. What are sub-limits? While your insurance…

  • Don’t Let the Holidays Leave You Vulnerable

    Don’t Let the Holidays Leave You Vulnerable

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    As the holiday season approaches, you’re likely looking forward to a well-deserved getaway. But amidst the excitement, have you thought about documenting and protecting the valuable possessions you’re leaving behind? Neglecting this simple step could create significant challenges if theft or loss occurs while you’re away. As the holiday season approaches, you’re likely looking forward…