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What the Latest Cyclone Pool Signals Mean for Strata Renewals
What the Latest Cyclone Pool Signals Mean for Strata Renewals
02 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The latest industry attention on Australia’s Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is a useful reminder that affordability reform is only one part of the strata insurance equation. The pool was designed to reduce the cost pressure created by cyclone risk, particularly across northern Australia, where residential strata schemes can face difficult renewal conditions because of wind, rain, storm surge and ageing building infrastructure. - read more
Why Builder Insolvencies Are Becoming a Strata Insurance Issue
Why Builder Insolvencies Are Becoming a Strata Insurance Issue
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh reporting on Australia's construction sector has highlighted a problem that strata communities cannot afford to treat as background noise: builder and trade contractor failures remain a live risk for apartment buildings, particularly where major repairs, defect rectification or insurance reinstatement works are required. - read more
Why the New Resilience Debate Matters for Strata Insurance Renewals
Why the New Resilience Debate Matters for Strata Insurance Renewals
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
A renewed insurance industry push for greater investment in disaster resilience has direct relevance for strata communities, particularly schemes exposed to flood, cyclone, storm surge, bushfire or ageing infrastructure risk. While the debate is often framed around national mitigation funding and government planning, the practical message for owners corporations and body corporates is much closer to home: insurers are increasingly looking for evidence that a building is being actively managed before they decide how to price or restrict cover. - read more
Why Apartment Defect Scrutiny Matters for Strata Insurance
Why Apartment Defect Scrutiny Matters for Strata Insurance
12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Renewed attention on apartment building defects is a timely reminder that strata insurance is not assessed in isolation from the physical condition of a scheme. For owners corporations and body corporates, the issue is not only whether cover is in place, but whether the building can be clearly presented to insurers as a well-managed and understood risk. - read more

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Strata Insurance Articles

What Strata Insurance Usually Does Not Cover
What Strata Insurance Usually Does Not Cover
Strata insurance can protect shared buildings and common property, but it does not cover every type of damage, cost or dispute. This guide explains common strata insurance exclusions, how maintenance issues can affect claims, and what owners and committees can do before a problem occurs. - read more
Strata Insurance Requirements by State and Territory in Australia
Strata Insurance Requirements by State and Territory in Australia
Strata insurance requirements in Australia vary by state and territory. This guide explains the core obligations for owners corporations, bodies corporate and strata companies, including building cover, common property, public liability and practical compliance checks. - read more
Strata Insurance, Contents Insurance and Landlord Insurance: What Each Policy Covers
Strata Insurance, Contents Insurance and Landlord Insurance: What Each Policy Covers
Strata insurance, contents insurance, landlord insurance and standard building insurance protect different things. This guide explains the main differences for Australian apartment owners, unit investors and strata property buyers. - read more
Strata Insurance FAQs: Your Most Pressing Questions Answered
Strata Insurance FAQs: Your Most Pressing Questions Answered
In Australia, strata insurance is a crucial part of property ownership, offering peace of mind and financial protection. It's essential for property owners to understand what strata insurance entails and why it's so important. - read more
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