Skip to main content
General Insurance - Page 36 of 54 - Austbrokers Terrace Insurance | Adelaide | Melbourne

RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS

If you are concerned that this recall may effect you, please check here for additional information. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urgently seeking information from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD) and car manufacturers regarding Takata airbags at the centre of the largest vehicle recall in history. Since 2009, more than […]

PLASTIC PUMPKIN FOILS FRAUDSTER

A tram driver in the US has been indicted on charges that he hired a man dressed in a Halloween costume to attack him at work in a bid to fraudulently claim workers’ compensation insurance. Thomas Lucey has been indicted on two counts of insurance fraud and single counts of workers’ compensation fraud, misleading police […]

UNINSURED DRIVER LOSES CAR, CASH IN MOTORWAY SMASH

Drivers in Illinois got more than they bargained for when a multiple vehicle crash saw thousands of dollars of cash spill on to the freeway. An uninsured driver lost control of their car for unknown reasons, hit a guardrail and spun out of control, hitting another car with a flatbed trailer near Champaign, Illinois last […]

INSURER ASKS: IS VALENTINE’S DAY OUTDATED?

Many Australian couples may not be as lovey-dovey this Valentine’s Day, with 45% of couples planning to give the romantic holiday the cold shoulder, according to a new Suncorp research. The study, which polled 1,000 Australians aged 16-64 from around the country, found that while romance remains a key driver for many couples, with 31% […]

INSURER REVEALS STARTLING HOLIDAY HOME CLAIMS

New claims research from IAG has found that one in six tenants of holiday rental properties had accidentally broken or damaged property while on holiday. The research found that one in seven had been injured in a home they were staying in, while one in five had held a party or been invited to a […]

BUFFETT BACKS “BAD END” FOR BITCOIN

Warren Buffett has said that he would never invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin despite their recent popularity. Bitcoin hit record prices last month of close to $25,000 but prices have since fallen by 25%, as cryptocurrencies continue on a roller-coaster ride. The Oracle of Omaha said, in a recent interview with CNBC, that he […]

Latest Articles

What’s Legal, What’s Risky, and What’s Insurable?
If your SME is using or planning to use electronic surveillance, this article outlines what ...
Protecting Your SME from Real-World Risk Events
Running a small or mid-sized business in Australia means juggling costs, staffing, and cash flow ...
Bots, Breaches and Business: Cyber Risks for SMEs Evolve
Cyber threats are evolving faster than most businesses can keep up, and Australian SMEs are ...
“Large Company” breach sparks AI scam alert for Australians
The recent Qantas data breach has brought renewed attention to the changing nature of cyber ...
Is Your Roof Maintenance Up to Scratch? How to Go About It
In Australia, it’s not simply the age of your roof that determines whether your insurance ...
Covering Your Bases When Hiring from Overseas
If you’re running a farm in Australia, you understand the reality of the seasonal labour ...
Is Your Micro-SME Protected Against Financial Shocks?
Micro and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) drive the Australian economy, comprising over 98% of all businesses ...
Today, we look to the future …..
But remember the past. We remember and honour the brave men and women who have ...
Chronic Disease and How It Can Impact Your Business
About half of Australians have one or more chronic diseases or conditions, says the Australian ...
2025 Focus: Protecting Your SME From Climate-Driven Threats
Australia’s climate is changing rapidly, and businesses can no longer overlook the impacts. From harsher ...



DISCLAIMER

This web site is designed primarily for use by Australian residents. Therefore, some products referred to in this site may be inappropriate for overseas residents. Please contact us via e-mail or phone to discuss your needs should you not be an Australian resident.

The information on this site is for general information purposes only and you should first seek advice from us to determine which products and services are most appropriate for your needs. We take our responsibilities to you seriously, and will work closely with you to customise your program to suit your needs.