Some insurers have already started to pay claims to bushfire-affected businesses on the NSW South Coast, as their business interruption insurance policy provides for weekly payments.Having this support has been important for affected firms to stay in business. It allows them to maintain their … [Read more...] about Bushfires and business interruption
Steel Pacific is participating in ‘Do a Trek to Connect’ to support suicide prevention
*** UPDATE*** 18th March 2020.Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the trek organisers Wesley Mission Queensland, have postponed the event to May 22 next year. Like all businesses and events around the world at the moment, we are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our … [Read more...] about Steel Pacific is participating in ‘Do a Trek to Connect’ to support suicide prevention
Why small businesses need product liability insurance
Product liability cover can vary, with claims depending on the individual business and the product it sells. Regardless, Product liability will ensure you are protected from the inevitable mishap.Product liability can provide protection for property damage or personal injury claims arising out … [Read more...] about Why small businesses need product liability insurance
Coronavirus Advice – Travel to China
With effect from 24 January 2020. DFTA has designated the Hubei Province of China as a Do Not Travel area due to the Novel coronavirus outbreak.Some travel insurance policies will cover travellers whose travel plans have been disrupted by the coronavirus or who have incurred medical expenses. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Advice – Travel to China
The Client Experience
What is the “client experience” and what does it mean to you…the client?. Have you ever felt like you are simply a client number and not an actual person to a service provider? Recent research has shown that you, as a broker-client, need to know that you are important to the business providing … [Read more...] about The Client Experience
Cyber Risk Insurance
Cyber insurance first emerged in the late 1990s as a response to Y2K concerns. Since then, there has been an escalation in the reliance on technology, and the cyber risks of doing business have exponentially increased. It is still an emerging area of risk and insurance, and not all policies are … [Read more...] about Cyber Risk Insurance
Bushfire safe: making sure your home isn’t underinsured
With bushfires burning around the country, it’s important for homeowners in fire-prone areas to take steps to ensure they have the right insurance in place.This article from the Steadfast online magazine Well Covered, discusses risks of underinsurance, how to avoid mistakes and ensure homeowners … [Read more...] about Bushfire safe: making sure your home isn’t underinsured
Travel Insurance – Changes and Pitfalls
Anyone who is travel savvy buys Travel Insurance when they’re venturing on a trip because they know that it can be a life saver. What could be more reassuring? Cover for all those unexpected dramas that could cost you thousands, like emergency medical expenses, lost and stolen baggage, flight … [Read more...] about Travel Insurance – Changes and Pitfalls