Thu, 26th Feb 2026

In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses recent developments in the insurance industry, including a Federal Court of Australia ruling that underscores the need for comprehensive insurance in high-risk jobs. Recent surge in insurance premiums has impacted Australians, with hikes ranging between 30% to 50% due to factors like natural disasters, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. This along with opaque pricing models from insurance companies has strained trust in the industry. Particularly, small businesses and tradespeople are feeling the brunt of these premium hikes. However, a new collaboration between BizCover and BHSI offers a brighter outlook, providing easy online access to professional indemnity products for SMEs. Also, changes in strata maintenance laws in NSW have given more power to NSW Fair Trading to ensure owners' corporations are upkeeping safety and integrity of strata properties. The podcast concludes with a reminder on the importance of staying insured and safe.