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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