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Five tips to be more aware this cybersecurity month

Not only should we be aware this month – an important subject every month! October is increasingly synonymous with Halloween as it is more widely observed in Australia and New Zealand. October is also dedicated to a subject that, if ignored, can have scarier outcomes than most people want to experience even on Halloween: cybersecurity. […]

Doing one’s very best with absolute conviction

Four-time Olympic medalist and one of the world’s best swimmers, Kieren Perkins spoke to the attendees at the 2019 NIBA Convention about his journey and what it takes to consistently perform to the best of one’s abilities. He stressed on the importance of always doing one’s very best and knowing how to regulate one’s emotions […]

Suncorp reveals storm damage hotspots in NSW and Queensland

Suncorp has revealed the storm damage hotspots in NSW and Queensland, as the insurance giant reminded residents not to be complacent about storm preparation. New data from GIO revealed Berowra Heights, in Sydney’s north, as the worst-affected suburb across the state last year for storm-related claims, followed by Castle Hill. The analysis of more than […]

‘There are more spiders than ever on the world wide web’

Stories of online criminals sending emails that look legitimate are all too common. There have been more than 13,500 reports of cybercrime from individuals and business to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) in the past three months, which equates to one case being referred every 10 minutes. The actual figure is thought to be […]

Rise of the dash cam: increasing numbers use footage for cla...

The number of drivers using dash cam footage to help with insurance claims has soared by 92% over the last two years, according to a new survey by Allianz Australia. The insurer says more than 20% of Australian drivers are recording their car trips, with a sharp increase in popularity in the past year. The […]

Out-of-season bushfires ‘fuelled by climate change’

Out-of-season bushfires tearing through NSW and Queensland reveal the “inescapable truth” of the impact of climate change, IAG says. Hundreds of fires have been reported and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) declared a catastrophe with losses already at $13.5 million. Conditions eased today, however dozens of fires are still burning across the two states. […]

Quite Interesting!

Lakes of methane on Saturn’s moon Titan may be the craters of giant explosions, a new study shows A new study suggests that the liquid methane lakes that dot Titan’s surface may have formed when pockets of warming nitrogen exploded below the moon’s surface. This idea would solve a mystery that emerged when NASA’s Cassini […]

Insurance council recommends travellers check insurance for ...

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has advised travellers to check with their insurers in order to find out what they’re actually covered for so they would better understand their options. The NZ Herald brought the topic to light after a Jetstar passenger was surprised to learn that their travel insurance covers hijack and […]

6 carmakers that are betting electric scooters and bikes — n

Carmakers are increasingly looking towards new ways to move people around, including tapping into the rising trends of e-bikes and e-scooters. Audi announced on Monday the development of its e-tron Scooters, almost a year after announcing its fully electric e-tron SUV. Other carmakers, like BMW and Ford, have already been exploring the electric personal micro-mobility […]

Why cybersecurity matters more than ever in the mobile era

A 2018 survey by the International Workplace Group showed almost 50 per cent of Australian employees worked remotely at least half the time. More than two-thirds of those surveyed spent a day or more away from the office each week. There are compelling advantages for employees in doing so – think reduced commute times and […]

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