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5 Common Reasons Home Insurance Claims Get Rejected and How to Avoid Them
Many home insurance claims are rejected due to disputes over maintenance, causation, policy exclusions, or insufficient evidence. Understanding the most common reasons claims are denied can help homeowners protect their position and improve the likelihood of a successful outcome when property damage occurs.

Declan Robinson
4 hours ago5 min read


Winter Mould in Strata Properties: The Hidden Insurance Risk Many Owners Overlook
Winter conditions can increase mould risks in strata properties, leading to costly property damage and complex insurance disputes. Learn how mould develops, when insurance may respond, and the preventative steps owners corporations and property owners can take before issues escalate.

Declan Robinson
Jun 115 min read


The ‘Underinsurance’ Trap: Why 2026 Construction Costs Require an Immediate Sum-Insured Review
Rising construction costs, labour shortages, and supply chain pressures are creating a growing underinsurance risk for Australian property owners in 2026. This article explores how outdated sums insured can impact claim outcomes, rebuild costs, and financial recovery following major property losses.

Declan Robinson
May 274 min read


Lismore, Four Years On: What the 2022 Floods Teach Us About Insurance, Recovery, and Preparedness
Four years after the devastating 2022 floods, Lismore remains a powerful case study in insurance recovery, disaster preparedness, and the realities of navigating complex flood claims. This article explores the long-term impacts on communities, insurers, and property owners, and what the lessons from Lismore mean for future flood resilience and insurance outcomes in Australia.

Declan Robinson
May 134 min read


Insurance Claims Dispute and AFCA: What Happens When an Insurer Says No
Denied an insurance claim? Learn how AFCA disputes work, why expert support matters, and how policyholders can secure a fair pay out, even after an initial “no.”

Declan Robinson
Apr 293 min read


5 Critical Autumn Checks Every Homeowner Needs to Protect Their Storm Claim
Protect your home and storm insurance claim this autumn. Learn 5 essential checks for gutters, roof, leaks, weatherproofing, and drainage, to prevent damage, ensure coverage, and safeguard your property.

Declan Robinson
Apr 144 min read


Why Construction and Engineering Insurance Claims Are Different
Discover why construction and engineering insurance claims differ from standard property losses, and learn how early expert intervention, technical evidence, and strategic advocacy can protect your coverage and maximise recovery.

Declan Robinson
Mar 34 min read


Turning a Denied Claim Around: A Case Study in Securing Fair Insurance Outcomes
Denied insurance claim? Learn how Pharos Loss Management overturned a wrongful denial in this AFCA case study. Discover why policy wording matters and how professional claims preparation can secure fair outcomes and fee recovery. Get the settlement you deserve.

Declan Robinson
Feb 123 min read


Storm & Hail Damage Insurance Claims: What Homeowners Need to Know When Thousands of Claims Hit at Once
When major storms hit, thousands of insurance claims flood the system at once, leading to delays, missed damage, and under-settlements. Here’s what homeowners need to know to protect their entitlement and avoid costly mistakes after storm or hail events.

Declan Robinson
Jan 285 min read


Navigating Complex Strata Insurance Claims
Managing a strata insurance claim is rarely straightforward. This case study explores how disputed scopes, multiple causes of loss, and insurer delays can stall claims—and how expert advocacy and the AFCA process helped secure a fair $72,000 settlement.

Declan Robinson
Jan 164 min read
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