Insurance is falling behind when it comes to technology expectations
Unless they move away from outdated practices, insurers will fail to meet customer, employee and investor technology expectations Like many sectors, the insurance industry has […]
Read MoreNational Disability Insurance Scheme becomes latest victim of partisan politics
A unity ticket which had placed the National Disability Insurance Scheme beyond politics has been shredded, with the Turnbull government accused of “holding the disabled […]
Read MoreFarmers who took up crop insurance say it helped them sleep at night
Farmers who took up multi-peril crop insurance claim it helped them sleep at night, not worrying about a third failed harvest. The Federal Government wants […]
Read MoreDon’t insure and slack – cyber insurance is just one part of the cyber-security equation
Latest statistics show that more than 28 billion people will be connected to the Internet of Things in 2017, rising to 34 billion-plus next year. […]
Read MoreQBE Insurance rejects Allianz bid speculation
QBE Insurance has denied it has received a corporate proposal from German insurance giant Allianz after media reports suggested the two insurers had been in […]
Read MoreGame of Drones
The Civil Aviation safety authority (CASA) have recently relaxed their regulations to reduce the cost and legal requirements around the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft […]
Read MoreWorkplace culture is the driver for new recruits
Hiring for attitude and culture has become the new hash tag. The shift has gone from hiring someone who has a certain skill set to […]
Read MoreExit stage left
Although the baby boomers are increasingly heading towards retirement, a recent survey revealed that less than 20% of the owners of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […]
Read MoreMake it a Christmas break – not a break in
With the upcoming festive season fast approaching it’s a timely reminder whilst there’s much to celebrate, consideration should be also given to your personal and […]
Read MoreA startup that wants to transform insurance ‘beyond recognition’ has added $33 million to its war chest
Two months after launching out of stealth to take on the peer-to-peer insurance industry, New York-based Lemonade has raised $33 million in funding, according to […]
Read MoreReinforcing cyber security strategies with cyber insurance
Cyber security is a critical challenge for Australia. From opportunistic hackers to professional cybercriminals, the risks of having confidential data compromised, intellectual property stolen or […]
Read MoreTech advances to prevent insurance fraud
With some estimates stating that one in 10 insurance claims are fraudulent across the globe, the ability to identify fraud before payment could revolutionise the […]
Read MoreAll I Want for Christmas is a liability policy
It wouldn’t be in the spirit of Christmas to sue anyone would it? The silly season hopefully refers to our hangovers and bad karaoke rather […]
Read MoreRecent changes to the Workers’ Compensation regime
On 8 September, 2016 the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation (National Injury Insurance Scheme) Amendment Bill received Royal Assent. While the Bill enacted a number of […]
Read MoreWhen the power goes out – is my business covered?
During September 2016, two severe storm fronts swept across South Australia in what could be described as one of the most extreme weather systems to […]
Read MoreGrowing Risk of Cyber Attacks
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 […]
Read MoreReal 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 […]
Read MoreInsurers 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 […]
Read MoreGet 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. […]
Read MoreUnoccupied 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 […]
Read MoreSchoolies 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreUnfair Contracts: New legislation to protect small businesses
From 12 November, 2016, protection laws for small businesses will commence, which will essentially have the effect that any term in a standard form contract […]
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