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Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Learn how to get small business insurance quotes online in Australia, what details to prepare, how to compare cover, and how to get a Certificate of Currency.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Not sure whether you need $5M, $10M, or $20M public liability cover? How contracts, councils, venues, and risk factors affect your cover level.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Compare the main types of business insurance in Australia and see which cover may apply based on your staff, contracts, customers, assets, vehicles and business risks.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

A practical guide to small business insurance in Australia, including cover to check for cafes, shops, bakeries, tradies, motels, market stalls and online businesses.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Learn the difference between professional indemnity and public liability insurance, what each may cover, and when Australian businesses may need PI, PL, or both.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Choosing professional indemnity insurance? Use this checklist to compare claims-made cover, retroactive dates, exclusions, run-off, limits, and policy details.

Jun 26, 2026

Allied Health

Disability support workers earn $36 to $42 per hour under the SCHADS Award from July 2026. See pay rates by level, state, penalties and platform rates.

Jun 23, 2026

Tradies & Construction

The average qualified tradie in Australia earns between $89,000 and $91,000 per year as an employee. Self-employed tradies turn over significantly more ($120,000 to $175,000 gross) but keep between 20% and 38% as net profit after expenses.

Jun 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

The insured vs insured exclusion in D&O insurance for Australian businesses: carve-backs, real-world scenarios, and what to check in your policy.

Jun 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

Management liability bundles D&O with EPL, statutory liability, tax audit, and crime cover for SMEs. Compare D&O standalone with ML for Australian businesses.

Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a handyman need? Public Liability from ~$50/month, state job value limits, what work is restricted, costs by cover level, and common claims explained.

Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a plumber need? PL from ~$80/month, VBA rules for Victoria, tool cover, costs by level, and common plumbing claims explained.

Aug 26, 2026

Cyber Insurance

What cyber insurance actually costs Australian small businesses, from 700+ real policies: starting prices, typical costs by industry, and how to pay less.

Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

How much D&O insurance does your startup need? Explore typical limits from $1M for bootstrapped to $5M+ for Series A. Protect your board & get a fast quote.

Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

A letter of appointment lets you switch insurance brokers for your existing policies. See what changes, who signs it, and how to switch to upcover.

Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

A certificate of currency proves your business insurance is active. See what it shows, what it doesn't, and get yours instantly with upcover.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Crypto insurance Australia: compare technology PI, cyber, crime and custody cover, digital asset exclusions, AUSTRAC, AFSL checks and costs.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Hardware startup insurance Australia: why PI won't cover your product, plus recall deadlines, prototype gaps, compliance and costs.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Clean tech insurance Australia: compare cover for solar, batteries, installation, advice and project risks, plus costs and exclusions.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

AI startup insurance Australia: compare cover for model errors, cyber, IP, AI agents and automated decisions, plus costs and exclusions.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

MSP and IT services insurance in Australia: privileged access, aggregation risk, cyber and tech E&O. What underwriters check before quoting.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Health tech insurance in Australia turns on one question: is your software a medical device? TGA classification, cover, exclusions and costs.

Jul 28, 2026

Insurance Basics

Startup insurance due diligence: what investors may review before funding, which documents to prepare, Directors and Officers cover, cyber evidence and deal-ready timing.

Jul 28, 2026

Insurance Basics

Fintech startup insurance in Australia explained: RG 126 PI, cyber, crime, Tech PI and D&O. See how it differs from general startup insurance Australia and business insurance for tech startups.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Commercial vehicle insurance in Australia may cost from around $1,200 a year per vehicle. Indicative ranges, fleet costs and what moves the price.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Commercial vehicle insurance may cover damage, theft, fire and third-party property damage. What is core cover, what is optional, what is separate.

Aug 7, 2026

Courier fleet insurance may combine commercial motor, goods in transit and public liability. What courier businesses need, and what to check.

Aug 7, 2026

Business 101

Fleet vehicle insurance is commercial motor cover for multiple vehicles. How it works, how many vehicles count as a fleet, and what it may and may not cover.