Aug 04
In one of our previous blog posts, we explored the importance of having a well implemented Business Continuity Plan to adequately deal with any disruption to the daily activities of your business. Having an effective business continuity plan assists businesses in being able to anticipate, prevent and prepare for any...
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Jul 22
On Friday the 18th of July 2014, Catch of the Day made the startling announcement that in early 2011 they were targeted by a cyber intrusion. Catch of the Day, which also owns popular websites Scoopon, GroceryRun, EatNow and MumGo informed their customers on Friday of the data breach which compromised...
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Jul 09
In the past week, it was revealed that Cupid Media Pty Ltd had become yet another victim to a cyber attack, with hackers gaining access to the personal information of approximately 254,000 Australian users. Cupid Media operates over 35 dating websites, relying heavily on personal information such as name, email...
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Jun 25
Webber Insurance Services is pleased to announce Daniel Webber has joined the management team as Director. Daniel has an extensive background in the insurance industry, currently providing insurance advice for clients as well as now playing an active role in the management of the company. We wanted to know a...
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Jun 20
More than 100 million customers were affected when Target, one of America's largest retailers, became a victim of data breach late last year. Malicious software installed on Target's point-of-sale devices by cyber attackers stole the financial and personal information of its customers during the often frantic 'Black Friday' sales. Target's...
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May 15
In life, it's not always smooth sailing. The very same can be said for business. So what happens to your business if your premises are damaged by flooding or fire, or you experience a computer network failure? Are you able to continue to service your clients with as little disruption as possible?...
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May 13
In many countries around the world, the risks associated with Asbestos exposure are widely known. There have been a significant number of claims in recent years associated with asbestos exposure, notably in the media you can recall manufacturing company James Hardie providing millions of dollars' worth of compensation to victims...
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May 08
In our hyper-connected society, we can only assume our dependence upon technology will grow in the future. Most of us now carry a smart phone as well as owning a computer or tablet, each containing sensitive pieces of our personal information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords. As...
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May 05
In Australia, many regulatory government bodies have become increasingly stringent regarding Occupational Health & Safety within the workplace. As a result, it has become extremely important for businesses to ensure they not only have the correct policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of their employees, but to...
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Apr 24
In June of 2011, web hosting provider Distribute.IT suffered one of the most malicious cyber-attacks to occur in Australia. The hackers launched a highly sophisticated and coordinated attack on the Distribute.IT servers. The hackers compromised the data, websites and emails stored on four of their servers, as well as destroying...
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Apr 23
In Australia, new amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 that came into effect from January 1, 2014 have substantially changed the way the claims of harassment and bullying are investigated and managed within the workplace. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is vested with the power to deal with bullying and...
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Apr 15
Businesses are becoming increasingly prone to cyber crimes and therefore, the need for ensuring adequate protection through cyber insurance is gaining a great deal of importance. After the federal Privacy Act came into effect on March 12, 2014, businesses are realising that it is more important than ever before to...
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Apr 09
You may have noticed a bit of flurry in the media over the past couple of days about the Heartbleed bug. What is the Heartbleed bug you ask? That's a great question very few people knew the answer to until recently. The Heartbleed Bug Explained OpenSSL is software used by...
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Apr 09
In this virtual world where more and more businesses are using the internet to conduct their activities, the prevalence of cyber crime is becoming an increasing threat. It is therefore important for brokers to ensure that their clients are adequately protected with cyber insurance to prepare for these potential risks. As...
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Mar 26
It is a question that is being asked a lot more frequently by clients and the answer can be confusing. Online businesses face increasing risks associated with doing business online. Companies who face an higher risk include: Online Retailers including Supermarkets & Department Stores Hospitality Providers including Hotels, Pubs &...
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Oct 24
The tides are slowly turning here in Australia. The government today announced a discussion paper - Australian Privacy Breach Notification, seeking feedback from the public relating to the possible introduction of mandatory data breach notification laws. The government is seeking feedback relating to the following questions: Should Australia introduce mandatory...
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Sep 04
It is great to see a new player in the Cyber Insurance market. Oceania Insurance Group has just released their new Esurance CPM policy via Lloyds of London which has been specifically designed to provide protection against the cyber, privacy and media risks faced by companies large and small. They...
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Jul 27
A question that is regularly raised by clients is: How do I decide what on limit of Professional Indemnity cover I need? This can be a pretty tricky question to answer as there is no real set answer. Every business is different and is governed by different industries, associations and...
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Jun 05
Take note of these words - Cyber Liability. These two words breed fear in the eyes of insurers, brokers and clients who understand it. Cyber Liability Insurance has been designed to provide protection against customer information that is breached or stolen. Companies that store private and confidential information about their...
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Apr 17
Several weeks ago there was a large fire at an waste fuel depot in Adelaide that caused a significant amount of damage to the property. The fire took over 100 firefighters many hours to get under control. Luckily the surrounding properties got away with minimal physical damage. But what was the...
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