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 […]
“I JUST FELT RIPPED OFF” – CONSUMER RAGE AT JUNK INSURANCE
Arranging motor insurance can be a minefield, especially amidst sales tactics. Insurance Brokers are professionals trained to focus on genuine coverage at affordable prices – not cheap sales gimmicks. Please contact us if you have any insurance requirements or concerns. Sitting in the caryard with his pregnant wife Ryan Broom felt keen pressure to […]
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 […]
$500K FRAUD FOILED BY PHONE FAIL
A Sydney man has been denied an insurance payout of more than $500,000 after it was found that his friend was responsible for the fire that destroyed his investment property. Sachin Sharma claimed $466,252 on his home policy and $60,637 for the contents at the property in Ingleburn in the city’s southwest which was destroyed […]
DO INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN EQUIPPING US F...
Lloyd’s of London will no longer allow their trading platform to be used for investing in coal, because this fuel is the main driver of climate change. Given the global insurance industry has been harking on for decades about the increasing risks of extreme weather to property, one would have thought they might have arrived […]
TAKING ON THE INSURANCE CONUNDRUM OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS
Before crowds could gather in PyeongChang for the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, design professionals and contractors created the ice rinks, ski jumps, and bobsled tracks on which athletes compete. For an event as big as the Olympics, professional liability insurers also worked hard to help clients mitigate the risks that come with being […]
SANTA FORCED TO ABANDON SLEIGH DUE TO INSURANCE CONCERNS
Need a hand with your insurances, or have a burning question? Contact us now to discuss your insurance requirements. Santa has been forced to ditch his sleigh after insurers deemed it too risky. The Brighton Rotary Club normally visits children in the British seaside town via sleigh but insurers insisted that Santa had to install […]
HOW RIDE-SHARING SERVICES CAN TAKE YOUR PRIVACY FOR A RIDE
Even the largest companies in the world are not exempt from security breaches – and the scope of even a minor breach of your client’s confidential information can be devastating. Why take the risk? Contact us today to discuss Cyber Insurance. In cities around the globe, using ridesharing services has become a way of life. […]
SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL ...
SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL SUMSOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL SUMSocial media evidence used by defendant to reduce claim for $20 million damages to nominal sum. In Issue Whether surveillance and social media records were admissible to contradict the plaintiff’s account of disabilities. The Background Yena Foong (the […]
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY TIPS
As a business owner, Employment Practices are a topic which is always in the back of your mind. If you want to discuss these practices, or have any queries about insuring them, please contact us today. The media loves a scandal – and scandal it had in 2017 with a series of high-profile sexual […]
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