Insights and Resources

Even the most experienced consultants can face legal challenges. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall during an onsite workshop or a large lawsuit over a failed business strategy, insurance isn’t just a "nice-to-have" — it’s your professional safety net.

Running a business that provides professional services or consultation comes with a level of responsibility. Because clients rely on your expertise and decisions, even small errors or misunderstandings can lead to disputes. Everything may seem on track until a client raises a complaint.

Receiving a notice from an angry customer or a letter of demand from a solicitor threatening to take action against you, can feel like things are out of control. You may want to immediately try and defend yourself or apologize to fix the problem.

It's tough out there from a litigation perspective. We know as a freelancer or sole trader that you really look after your customers.

At the end of the financial year (EOFY), it is important to understand your insurance policies and your business requirements.

Life throws different challenges at us, all the time, and the risks that concern us will change depending on where we are on life’s journey. Insurance is about managing risk – and risks may change with your circumstances. It’s important to remember you are only covered by insurance if you have bought a policy and the claim occurs within your period of cover.

Over the last year many of us have experienced the biggest workplace disruption in recent history. In addition to many offices shutting their doors and shops moving to a completely online model, many Australians had to pack up and work from home indefinitely.

Different types of business require different policies to protect company assets and to protect against legal liabilities. Make sure you know what kind of insurance you need for your business.

When you take out an insurance policy, you need to do some thinking about what is important to you, and how much you are willing to put aside to protect those things if you were faced with their loss.