On 11 June 2020, the New South Wales (NSW) Government unanimously passed the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019. The legislation, designed to rebuild a transparent and accountable building industry, is the first step in regulating the building industry - both in NSW and nationally. For many years, substandard work... read more →

Wimbledon will receive a $141 million insurance payout after its 2020 coronavirus induced cancellation. This is great news for Wimbledon along with its sponsors, fans and investors. It’s incredible foresight to have this insurance and they’re fortunate to be able to invest $2M a year for this cover. From experience,... read more →

Last week we were at the West Beach Parks Golf Club as a proud sponsor of the Building Designers Association of Australia SA Chapter Golf Day. For the 12th hole we gave players the chance to WIN a brand new A Class Mercedes Benz if they scored a hole-in-one! Check... read more →

Whether you’ve got a keen eye for building design and are researching how to become a Building Designer, or have decades of experience making plans for buildings, transport devices or machinery, you need to remember the importance of always being fully insured - this is why you may require Building... read more →

Whether you work in the commercial or residential property markets, in a large company or as a stand alone agent, if you’re a Real Estate Agent you need to have the right insurance. Many of your clients will have chosen to work with a Real Estate Agent to help them... read more →

Asbestos is a bit of a sleeping dragon.  It lies in wait and when disturbed, becomes dangerous. Each week 13 Australians die of asbestos related diseases, 12 from malignant mesothelioma.  Another 13 are diagnosed with this hideous disease, according to asbestosawareness.com.au, a campaign to educate the community on the continuing... read more →

Congratulations to our director Daniel Webber on being named an Elite Broker for the fourth consecutive year, placing in the Top 20 throughout Australia. When asked how he has remained  an Elite Broker for four years running, Daniel was quick to praise his clients, insurer partners and colleagues: I am... read more →

The Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released their report for data breaches covering the first quarter of 2018. This report was of great interest as the results are the first released since the Mandatory Data Breach Scheme came into effect on 22nd February 2018. There were 63 breaches... read more →

Australia's Data Breach Notification laws come into effect on 22 February 2018. This new law will require businesses to report all instances of personal data breaches. The changes of legislation will affect businesses with a turnover of more than $3,000,000, as well as other businesses that operate by holding personal... read more →

What are the NSW Insurance Stamp Duty Changes Announced in 2017 and implemented 1 January 2018, the NSW Government has removed stamp duty on the following insurance policies for small businesses: Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance - A motor vehicle used primarily for business purposes Commercial Aviation Insurance - Aircraft, including... read more →

What Is Trade Credit Insurance? Many businesses operate by offering their goods and services on credit terms. This can result in a significant portion of their working capital being held as accounts receivable, therefore potentially jeopardising the cash flow and profits of the business. Trade credit insurance protects your business against losses due... read more →

In the past month, it has been widely publicised the damage that the ransom-ware WannaCry has caused to businesses both large and small throughout the world. Australia was lucky with the timing of this ransomware – it was released on a Friday night Australian time, meaning that by the time... read more →

Daniel Webber has completed a hat-trick, officially being named as a 2017 Elite Broker. The Insurance Business 2017 Elite Broker rankings have been announced, with our very own Daniel Webber continuing his rise up the ladder to be named among the top 10 brokers in Australia. Not only has Daniel maintained his... read more →

In February 2017, a Data Breach Notification law passed in the Australian Senate. This law will require businesses and government agencies to notify to the Privacy Commissioner and their Customers when they suffer a data breach.  This means that Australian organisations can no longer keep quiet about Cyber Security breaches. With... read more →

The world is changing at a rapid pace and businesses are struggling to keep up. According to a recent Allianz survey of businesses, Cyber Loss ranks as the third biggest risk facing all businesses. In the past 6 months alone, our clients have had multiple instances where they have fallen... read more →

When you receive THAT phone call, email or letter, your heart sinks.  As a professional, there is nothing worse than the reality or perceived reality that you’ve made a mistake. What happens next for a Professional Indemnity claim? Do you jump on a device and write a letter responding to the... read more →