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 →

The Insurance Business 2015 Elite Broker rankings have been announced, with our own Daniel Webber named among the top 30 brokers in Australia. The Elite Brokers list recognises the best-performing insurance brokers in the country based on a number of objectives, not necessarily those with the biggest portfolios or the... read more →

For small business owners, vicarious liability is an important concept to understand. Why is that? Because vicarious liability can mean you and your business are held responsible for any claims that may arise as a result of the actions of your subcontractors. Defining a Subcontractor The use of subcontractors is... read more →

ASIC has this week released a cyber risk and resilience guide to arm business owners with the vital information they require to combat cyber threats. In recent times, we have seen a slate of cyber attacks target businesses and it seems that regardless of size, no one is safe. Only... read more →

Imagine an ATM that was dispensing cash - even though no one had entered their card or had touched the keypad. To the cameras monitoring the ATMs, it simply looked like lucky pedestrians happened to be in the right place at the right time to sweep up the cash. Most... read more →

It's the start of a new year and many businesses look to kick off on the right foot whether that be through implementing new sales strategies or increasing their product offering, but have they given any thought to online risk management as a success strategy? A majority of businesses now... read more →

Most of us have been in a situation where it's a race against time to purchase concert tickets online. You log on with plenty of time, complete all of your personal details and select your tickets and it all seems to have gone off without at hitch...until you reach the... read more →