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Jun 29, 2026

Insurance Basics

What is product liability insurance and do you need it? What it covers, who needs it, common claims, exclusions, and how it bundles with public liability in Australia.

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.

May 18, 2026

Cyber Insurance

AI insurance in Australia: five verified cases, Coalition 2026 data, and what happens when AI goes wrong for businesses and consumers.

May 18, 2026

Business 101

IT liability insurance combines professional indemnity, public liability and products liability for IT professionals in Australia. What it covers, why a combined policy matters, and what it costs.

May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

5 insurance mistakes AI startups make and how to avoid them. Covers AI-specific risks, choosing the right policy, Australian regulations, and what insurance an AI business actually needs.

May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

A practical guide to cyber insurance claims in Australia. What to do when an incident happens, how the claims process works, common mistakes, and what cyber insurance may cover.

May 12, 2026

Cyber Insurance

The cyber insurance market in Australia is shifting fast in 2026. BEC claims to be overtaking ransomware, AI attack tools, supply chain risks, privacy reforms and what it means for your business.

Mar 10, 2025

Cyber Insurance

Protect your business from cyber threats! Learn why cyber security insurance is essential to cover financial losses from data breaches and cyber attacks.

Mar 30, 2023

Cyber Insurance

Don't let cyber attacks catch you off guard. Learn how to create a robust risk register with upcover's ultimate guide, including practical tips and a customizable template.

Mar 16, 2023

Cyber Insurance

Are you looking to mitigate the risks of a cyber attack on your business with cyber insurance? Can you use cyber insurance as a risk mitigation strategy?

Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

We won the Best Workplace Diversity award at FinTech Australia Awards last night. The upcover team is 41 brilliant individ...

Oct 5, 2022

Cyber Insurance

upcover has worked with market leading insurance partners to launch Australia's first fully digital cyber security insurance offering for Aussie businesses.

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.