A financial services veteran has issued some soothing words to brokers this week, saying the profession remains of critical importance despite rapid and sometimes worrying changes. “This is a fantastic industry and the role of a broker is still needed today, more so than ever,” says Clifton Warren, principal of Corporate Eye Consulting. “We have […]

5 REASONS WHY PURCHASING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE HAS BECOME A TOP CONSIDERATION FOR CORPORATIONS IN ASIA-PACIFIC Risk barometers, risk reports and global risk management surveys all indicate Business Interruption as one of the main risks companies face today. During Swiss Re Corporate Solutions ‘award winning’ business interruption masterclass, we’ve had the opportunity to present to […]

We’d all like to think road safety messages have started to sink in for Australian drivers. The majority follow the rules by sticking to the speed limit, obeying traffic signs and ignoring phones and other hand-held devices while behind the wheel. However, a shocking stat released by finder.com.au shows that 70% of Aussies have admitted […]

The ‘you-break-it-you-buy-it’ rule may be every parent’s worst nightmare but it’s one that could be about to come true for a US mother after her son knocked over an incredibly expensive sculpture. Sarah Goodman was attending a wedding reception at a Kansas community centre when her five-year-old attempted to hug a mosaic bust but accidentally […]

The W. R. Berkley product detailed below is just one example of a product which can cover Management Liability exposures for sole traders. If you are concerned about some of the below exposures, please contact us to discuss Management Liability further. Management Liability (ML) was developed after the realisation that Directors and Officers provided limited […]

You Can Protect Your Business From Unfair Contracts The takeaways from our second bulletin include the following:  the “unfair contract terms” legislation only applies to contracts that are both a “small business contract” and a “standard form contract”; a small business contract is one where the contract is for the supply of goods or services, […]

A new report is highlighting the rising cost of replacing home contents after analysing figures from the past 10 years and comparing them to recent data. According to specialist research firm Sum Insured, it now costs almost $15,000 more to replace the contents of a typical home than it would have done in 2007. There […]

Under new Chain of Responsibility laws, more parties to the heavy vehicle transport supply chain will have an increased duty of care. If you are involved in this industry, or engage companies involved in this industry, read on to see whether this applies to you. If you have any concerns or queries on this subject, […]

Who will win the World Cup? JLT Specialty shares its study If you’re wondering who’s likely to win World Cup 2018, then this study from insurance broker JLT Specialty has interesting insights for you. Citing new research from JLT, Actuarial Post reported the odds – Brazil, with a 17.89% chance to bag World Cup victory, […]

Tesla’s foray into designing its own car insurance program is looking like a good idea, as the Tesla Model S was recently named the most expensive car to insure in the United States. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Model S cost an average of US$1,789.48 in annual insurance paid. […]