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 →

If you are a building practitioner, you will need to know about the changes that could affect your insurance due to the abolition of the Building Practitioners Board. On 1st September 2016, the Building Practitioners Board was abolished. All of its functions and powers have now been transferred to the... read more →

When business owners think about online dangers and their security, they usually to think at either end of the spectrum. They either think online security is easily dealt with by anti-virus software or they think it’s all about hacking - and they will never be hacked! The reality is it’s... read more →

Asbestos has been in news a lot in recent decades. From its vast popularity as a building material in the 1950s, to the growth in awareness of the potential dangers it held, it’s now a material that is rarely used in Australian construction. But what happens when you import products from... read more →

It’s official! He’s done it again! The Insurance Business 2016 Elite Broker rankings have been announced, with our very own Daniel Webber named among the top 30 brokers in Australia once more. Placing at number 29 in the 2015 rankings, Daniel has moved up the list placing number 22 for 2016. This... read more →

Small business in Australia make up most of the business economy and the internet provides many opportunities for such businesses. It however also presents many threats. Most small businesses are already connected to the internet in some form whether it be through their website, taking payments, receiving orders or through... read more →

Do you have Management Liability Cover? When it comes to Management Liability cover, it is important to understand that these policies will typically contain a “Confidentiality Clause”. So what does this mean to you, the insured? And why is it included in policy wordings? According to Steadfast, the intention of... read more →

Trusting your instincts sounds simple enough. As a business owner, you are faced with a multitude of decisions on a daily basis. Some of those are relatively simple and require little thought while others are much more complex – especially when the stakes are higher. As is the case with... read more →

I read this blog post and thought it was something that was really relevant in the insurance space for people and businesses of all sizes regarding information security. This article was originally published at iTnews. Click through to read the original article. Yes, we are vulnerable. Is Australia too complacent... read more →

In March last year, the federal Privacy Act 1988 was released with several amendments which enforced much tighter compliance surrounding the collection and use of your clients’ personal information. Since then, many small businesses have taken the time to review their internal privacy policies to ensure they are compliant however,... read more →

To coincide with Cyber Security Awareness Month in the United States, this week sees the 2015 launch of Stay Smart Online Week. Running from Monday the 13th of October through until Friday the 16th of October, this year’s theme is ‘Your Business is your business’, aimed at raising awareness for... read more →

Insurance Business have announced their 2015 Young Guns Report and Webber Insurance Services Managing Director Chris Webber has been identified as one of the top 38 to watch. The industry was invited to nominate young insurance professionals from brokerages, insurers, underwriters and insurance law practices around the country who have the potential to... read more →

When we take a broad look at insurance, there are numerous types of policies and coverages available but generally we can categorise them into one of two forms – first party and third party insurance. As is commonly the case with insurance, knowing exactly what the difference is between the... read more →

Over the weekend, Chris and Daniel from the Webber Insurance Services team were pleased to attend the BDAV Building Design Awards held at the National Gallery of Victoria. Both Chris and Daniel enjoyed a fantastic night, assisting with the presentation of a number of awards to BDAV members including the... read more →

For many business owners, receiving notification that a claim is being made against you or your business is completely unchartered territory. The first question that will most likely come to mind is ‘what do I do now?’ The good news is that as unsettling as receiving that nasty letter is,... read more →

Within Australia, being a subcontractor or a ‘subbie’ is quite common, especially within the building, construction and trades industries. In our earlier blog post Engaging Subcontractors and Vicarious Liability, we discussed the ways in which contractors can protect themselves against any potential vicarious liability claims. As a subcontractor, you should also be... read more →