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 […]
DATA RANSOM AND THE THREAT IT POSES TO YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
If you would like to discuss Cyber insurance, please contact us via our Cyber Insurance page. Advances in technology are great, but the downside is that when you use technology, you are leaving yourself open to all kinds of cyber crime and security threats. Among those threats is the risk of ransomware, which the ACCC has […]
NINE THINGS YOUR NEW CAR NEEDS TO BE SAFE
Though not the most exciting subject when buying a new car, vehicle safety has come in leaps and strides in the last few years. Buying a car is an exciting and often frustrating experience. Aside from the usual questions about fuel efficiency, blue tooth connectivity and whether red really does make it go is faster, […]
TIPS ON MAINTAINING YOUR BARBECUE
As winter moves into spring, more and more people begin the yearly migration of cooking out on the grill. Often, this is the first time many people take their ‘barbie’ out of hibernation and fire it up. According to the CFA, Fire-fighters are regularly called to attend barbecue-related incidents after a period of disuse, warning […]
TIPS ON HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME
It’s often said that your home is your castle and like any good castle, your home needs to be maintained. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your home is well maintained and is in good repair. Aside from the obvious safety and visual appeal reasons, a poorly maintained home can have some […]
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