Australian Business Podcast

Insurance for business owners: everything you need to know


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In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask talks with Skye Private's Phil Thompson about getting insurance for business owners and sole traders. They cover:

  • Why you should insure yourself
  • Key types of insurance for business owners
  • Structuring of life insurance
  • Other insurances for business owners
  • Tax consequences of insurance
  • Buy-sell agreements and insurance policies
  • Phil's business - Skye Private

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    Topics Covered

    • Welcome & introduction
    • Why insurance matters for business owners
    • General insurance vs personal cover
    • Understanding Sky vs Sky Private
    • How income protection works for business owners
    • Life & TPD insurance explained
    • Key person insurance for founders
    • Trauma & child's cover basics
    • What is buy-sell insurance?
    • Business structuring & ownership of policies
    • Real-world examples of insurance gaps
    • How to work with Sky Private
    • Final thoughts & where to get help

    • Resources for this episode

      📄 Learn more about life insurance:

      Life insurance checklist: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Insurance-checkpoints-with-Skye-RASK.pdf

      Book a call with Skye: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance

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      DISCLAIMER

      This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it.

      If you’re unsure, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.


      The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) - https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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