The growing risk of cyber attacks leaves the Australian economy exposed to a potential $16 billion damage bill over the next decade, according to one of the world's biggest insurance companies.Read the full article here … [Read more...] about Growing Risk of Cyber Attacks
Real world consequences for game players
In a bid to catch them all, players of the augmented reality app, Pokemon Go are exposing themselves to numerous risks.Pokemon Go uses a smartphone’s location tracking, GPS and digital camera overlay and sends users on a Pokemon hunt with digital critters popping up in various locations around … [Read more...] about Real world consequences for game players
Insurers should support brokers on cyber insurance
Insurers should look to support brokers on the sale of cyber insurance as awareness of the cover continues to build throughout the business community.Dr Michael Neary, industry general manager for insurance at international IT firm CSC, said that insurers need to work with brokers when it comes … [Read more...] about Insurers should support brokers on cyber insurance
Get coverage before renovating
When any alteration, renovation or upgrade occurs at your commercial property or home it’s vital to ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage in place. Depending on your contract and what work is being undertaken, we may have to endorse or arrange alternative or additional coverage.The … [Read more...] about Get coverage before renovating
Unoccupied buildings – what you need to know
An unoccupied or vacant home, building or property is perceived as a higher risk.Insurance policies generally allow for short periods of unoccupancy; however the allowance period varies. It can be up to 60 or 90 days, although not all policies are the same. One Landlord’s policy calls for … [Read more...] about Unoccupied buildings – what you need to know
Schoolies warned to get travel insurance
Travel insurance was the last thing on Emma Carey's mind as she parachuted from plane in Switzerland while on a European adventure of a life time.But her policy proved a godsend when things went belly-up.The chute didn't open properly and the 20-year-old was crushed under the weight of her … [Read more...] about Schoolies warned to get travel insurance
How do you defend against scams?
In the first six months of 2016, Scamwatch has reported Australians have lost over $48 million to scams. Everyone is a target and with scam artists increasingly getting more and more sophisticated, it’s easy to fall prey.Scamwatch provides a number of tips to help protect you against scams … [Read more...] about How do you defend against scams?
What happens to server operations in case of a fire?
Technology, it’s what makes our world go around and protecting these electronic systems that provide for our technology-driven businesses and lifestyles is essential. Sadly, a large economic loss to a business can happen in seconds. If a fire breaks out in a server room, the way the fire is … [Read more...] about What happens to server operations in case of a fire?