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10/11/2026

Imagine arriving at your workshop on Monday morning to find water has damaged equipment, stock or part of the premises.

➡️ Once the area is safe, there are a few things that can help when notifying your insurer:

1. Take photos of the damage before any clean-up, where safe.
2. Make a list of affected stock, equipment and business property.
3. Keep records of any urgent repairs needed to prevent further damage.
4. Contact your broker so the incident can be notified and the next steps explained.

Depending on the circumstances, the insurer may also need to establish where the water came from and which parts of the policy apply.

If your business experiences property damage, our team is available to help you understand the next steps.

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09/11/2026

When we think about bushfire damage, homes often come to mind first. But the January 2026 Victorian bushfires revealed just how significant the impact on businesses can be.

According to catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS, the fires resulted in an estimated $860 million in insured losses. Of that amount, 68% was attributed to commercial property, compared with 30% for residential property.

For businesses, the impact can extend across multiple operations. Workshops, warehouses, sheds, machinery, stock and other business property all need to be considered when arranging insurance.

With bushfire season approaching, now is the time to check your insurance reflects what it would cost to rebuild your premises, replace business property and support your business if operations are interrupted.

If you'd like a second set of eyes on your business insurance, our team is available to talk through your current cover.

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Source: PERILS AG, July 2026 industry loss estimate.

08/11/2026

You've received an invoice from a regular supplier, but their bank details have changed. You process the payment as usual, only to discover later that the money went to a fraudulent account.

🚨 This is known as invoice fraud, and it's one way cybercriminals target small businesses.

If this happens, there are a few important steps:
1️⃣ Contact your bank immediately to report the transaction.
2️⃣ Keep the original invoice, emails and payment records.
3️⃣ Report the incident through ReportCyber.
4️⃣ Notify your broker so they can help establish whether your business insurance includes relevant cyber or crime cover.

Not all cyber policies respond to fraudulent payments in the same way. The circumstances of the transaction and the cover arranged will determine what may be considered.

A broker can help explain the relevant policy terms and guide you through the notification process. If you'd like to understand how your business insurance responds to cyber incidents, our team is available to talk through your cover.

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Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

05/11/2026

Bushfire preparation is an important part of running a business, particularly for those operating near bushland across the Central Coast.

Having a plan for your staff and premises is one part of being prepared. Keeping photographs of business property, insurance details and important documents accessible can also be valuable if an insured event occurs.

We've put together five practical steps to help local businesses prepare for bushfire season.

Save this carousel as a pre-season checklist, and comment below if there's another preparation step your business includes.

If you'd like to talk through your current insurance arrangements, we're happy to help.

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03/11/2026

You're installing equipment for a customer when they ask which product you'd recommend or how you'd set it up. Naturally, you share your experience and make a recommendation.

But what feels like a simple conversation can have insurance implications, depending on the advice you're providing.

Public liability generally relates to injury or property damage connected to your work. Professional indemnity is different. It can be relevant if an error in your professional advice, design or technical recommendations leads to a claim.

For tradies who provide technical advice alongside physical work, bothx types of cover may be worth considering.

A broker can help explain how each applies to your services and whether your current insurance reflects the work you do.

If you'd like a second set of eyes on your cover, our team is available to talk through your arrangements.

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Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

02/11/2026

Are you prepared for an El Niño summer?

El Niño is a natural climate pattern that warms the central and eastern tropical Pacific and changes wind and rainfall patterns.
Often, the eastern part of Australia is impacted the most. There's less rainfall, warmer temperatures and greater fire danger in the south-east.
But, every El Niño is different, and this year happens to be Australia’s wettest El Niño winter in 35 years!

Check the Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for your area at bom.gov.au, and consider whether your property, stock and business interruption cover reflect your business.

If you're not sure about your current coverage, our team is happy to talk it through with you. Fill out our contact form and we’ll be in touch.

https://shortlandinsurance.com/contact

Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

29/10/2026

When a storm hits a workshop or yard, the damage isn’t always limited to the building.

Fencing, signage, sheds, stored materials, stock and fit-outs can all be affected too.

For a claim, photos, repair quotes and records showing what was there beforehand can help the insurer understand the damage and what needs to be assessed.

If you’d like help with a claim, brokers can help clarify what information is needed and guide you through the process. Feel free to give us a call on 4324 5244.

https://shortlandinsurance.com/contact

Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

28/10/2026

A work car isn’t always used the same way.

One might be on the road between job sites every day, carry tools and materials, or be driven by more than one person. Another might mostly be used for quoting, admin or occasional deliveries.

When arranging a Commercial Motor policy, insurers may look at things like who usually drives the vehicle, where it’s kept overnight, how far it travels and what it’s used to carry.

Details help show how the vehicle fits into the business and how the cover should be arranged. If the way you use a vehicle has changed, it’s worth checking that the policy still reflects it.

If you’d like to talk through your current arrangements, we’re happy to help.

https://shortlandinsurance.com/contact

Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

25/10/2026

Before starting a larger job, it’s worth checking the insurance requirements in the contract.

Some contracts set out specific cover, limits or conditions that need to be in place for the work. That can be easy to miss when the focus is on the scope, price and start date.

A broker can review the insurance section and help confirm whether your existing cover lines up with what the contract is asking for.

If you’d like to talk through your current arrangements, we’re happy to help.

https://shortlandinsurance.com/contact

Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

22/10/2026

Before we hit bushfire season, it’s worth checking whether your business insurance is up to date.

For tradies and local businesses, that includes the value of buildings, workshops, machinery, stock, tools and other business property. If those values have changed since the policy was arranged, your sums insured may need updating too.

A review with your broker can help check those figures against what the business owns today, rather than relying on amounts set when the policy was first arranged.

If your business has changed since your last review, our team is happy to take another look.

https://shortlandinsurance.com/contact

Trusted locally for 49 years, backed by the Steadfast Broker Network.

Address

Level 2, 27 Dane Drive
Gosford, NSW
2250

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61243245244

Website

http://www.shortlandinsurance.com/

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