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
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
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
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
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
Bushfire Crisis – Premiums in high risk areas tipped to soar.
Aviso Qsure director Melissa Ryan talks to Duncan Hughes from the Australian Financial Review. This article was published in the Australian Financial Review on 13th January 2020 (paywall). Building and contents insurance premiums in parts of the nation at the highest risk of natural disasters are … [Read more...] about Bushfire Crisis – Premiums in high risk areas tipped to soar.
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