Australia suffered through a year of extreme weather events, according to the latest research from the Bureau of Meteorology.In its Annual Climate Statement 2016, the BoM noted that 2016 continued a streak of record-setting years when it comes to serious weather events. 2016 was the fourth warmest year on record in Australia… Continue reading here. Source: […]

Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good on those resolutions. While about 75% of people stick to their goals for at least a week, less than half (46%) are still on target six months later, a 2002 study found. […]

Insured losses from the November hailstorm that struck parts of northwest Victoria, northeast South Australia and southern New South Wales have now risen to $192.6 million, the Insurance Council of Australia  (ICA) has revealed. South Australia was the most severely affected with insured losses of $130 million from 20,080 claims. Read more here. Source: Insurance […]

Workplace fraud is probably more common than you think. No less than 57% of Australian businesses reported suffering some form of economic crime between 2012 and 2014. And scammers alone took almost $85 million from unsuspecting Australians in 2015. As a business owner or manager, you should be empowering every employee to take responsibility for preventing fraud in your […]

Large areas of Australia suffer from the threat of bushfires. Unfortunately for us all, Australia is predicted to experience an increasing number of fire events over the coming years, with fire seasons starting earlier and earlier and running longer than in previous years. If you live or work in a high risk bushfire area, planning and […]

Drones are all fun and games until you find out insurance doesn’t cover the damages.  If a drone is on your holiday shopping list, be sure to check your insurance coverage before you crack open that instruction manual and take flight. Read more here. Source: Time Image: Shuttertstock

Don’t risk losing your brand new Fitbit, drone, or Nutribullet. Insure it under your contents policy! Now that we’re well into 2016, it’s time to think about adding some of your haul to your contents insurance. While you won’t need to include your $20 adult mindfulness colouring-in book, you should definitely think about adding your […]

Travelling internationally can sometimes be nerve-racking and overwhelming. However, with some smart tips from well-experienced travellers from around the world, you’ll be a pro-traveller in no time. Click here for a free travel insurance quote. Read more here. Source: CGU. Image: Shutterstock

Eight per cent of Australian adults travelled without travel insurance on their last overseas trip according to a survey commissioned by the Australian Government and the Insurance Council of Australia – that is 850,000 visits by Australians overseas without insurance- pretty scary numbers. The Australian government are urging people to make sure they have adequate […]

Insurance can sometimes seem counter-productive, especially if you’re paying premiums year after year and never making a claim. Managed wisely, however, it can be a valuable partner in your long-term wealth creation plans, and guard against severe financial disadvantage if your circumstances change. As with any investment, choosing the right level of insurance cover can […]