What is the gig economy? ‘Gig’ is a slang term referring to a ‘job for a specified period of time’ and harks back to when musicians were engaged for a performance or a ‘gig’. The gig economy refers to the growing trend towards freelance or contract workers, as well as the share economy of resources … [Read more...] about Insurance issues arising in the gig economy
What you need to know about landlord insurance
If you’ve scrimped and saved in the hopes of achieving financial security through an investment property it makes sense to insure such a valuable asset. It’s no secret that Australians are among the most real-estate obsessed people in the world. Around two million Australians own an investment … [Read more...] about What you need to know about landlord insurance
Single Touch Payroll is here
The biggest change to payroll in history is here and compulsory for businesses with 19 or fewer employees. What is it? Single Touch payroll (STP) is an ATO compliance regulation which requires employers to send employee payroll information, including salary, wages, PAYG withholding and … [Read more...] about Single Touch Payroll is here
Report highlights cyber risks’ magnitude
Human error is a key reason why data breaches occur. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) first annual report on the notifiable data breaches (NDB) scheme shows it received 964 notifications from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, a 712% increase on the previous voluntary … [Read more...] about Report highlights cyber risks’ magnitude
Why small businesses use an insurance broker
Small business owners tend to be born optimists with little inclination to think about what could go wrong. That’s why it pays to have an insurance broker in your corner to safeguard what you’ve worked for. Paul Harrison’s family-owned shoe shop in Sydney’s Neutral Bay has operated out of various … [Read more...] about Why small businesses use an insurance broker
How to create and maintain an SMB inventory list
It can take just moments for fire, flood or thieves to wipe out years of hard work, asset accumulation and stock. But it can be months before you realise the full extent of the damage – and even longer to recover - if you don't have a detailed and up-to-date inventory list encompassing business … [Read more...] about How to create and maintain an SMB inventory list
How to protect your business against non-compliant cladding
The UK's Grenfell Tower disaster has had widespread implications for professionals in Australia's construction industry. Here's how to help protect yourself if you're a contractor who's worked on any Australian building project. The UK Grenfell Tower disaster claimed the lives of 72 people on 14 … [Read more...] about How to protect your business against non-compliant cladding
Qsure Insurance partners with Aviso Group
Qsure is pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Aviso Group. The Aviso Group is a national partnership of leading insurance brokers who work together to ensure that we provide market leading products to our customers on an ongoing basis. The Aviso Group is now one of the … [Read more...] about Qsure Insurance partners with Aviso Group