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Aug 20, 2026

Insurance Basics

Public liability insurance costs $370 to $840 a year, or $38 to $70 a month, for most Australian small businesses. Real data from 2,000+ policies.

Aug 14, 2026

Insurance Basics

"General liability" is used in Australia, but it's often called Public Liability or Public and Products Liability. See what to actually check.

Aug 14, 2026

Insurance Basics

A claims history report summarises your past insurance claims. See what it shows, why insurers ask for it, and how to get one fast.

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 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Get electricians public liability insurance from $41/mo ($5M limit). Most pay $96–$113/mo. Compare cover options ($5M–$20M) and get an instant quote today.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Get public liability cover for plumbers from $64/mo. Most pay $102–$119/mo. Protect against water damage claims with $5M–$20M cover. Get an instant quote.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for handymen starts from around $18 per month. Most handymen pay between $35 and $62 per month, based on upcover's own policy data.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for Australian painters starts from $33/mo ($350/yr). Compare $5M to $20M cover limits and get an instant quote online.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for plasterers starts from around $41 per month. Most plasterers pay between $47 and $90 per month, based on upcover's own policy data.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for Australian bricklayers starts from $35/mo ($432/yr). Compare $5M to $20M cover limits and get an instant quote online.

Aug 13, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for landscapers starts from around $46 per month. Most landscapers pay between $40 and $68 per month, based on upcover's own policy data.

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.