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Don’t Travel Without Insurance for Business or Leisure
As spring arrives, Australians are eager to embark on their travel adventures, both domestically and abroad; for business, leisure or both – often known as ‘bleisure’. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Aussies made 12% more trips in May 2024, compared to the same time last year. While figures haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, […]
Electric Vehicles & Insurance: A Guide for Aussie SMEs
Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionising the automotive industry with their eco-friendly design and efficient performance. And governments across Australia are offering incentives for businesses and consumers to invest in EVs. If you’re tempted to buy an EV for your SME, read on. We’ll explain the pros, cons and risk management considerations. Benefits of EVs for […]
Is Your SME Thinking About Using AI? Know the Risks
Just a quarter of Australian small-to-medium-sized (SME) businesses now use artificial intelligence (AI), according to a brokerage survey. However, fast forward to 2026 and six in 10 SMEs expect to be doing so. From streamlining operations to boosting customer service, AI offers a tonne of potential and risks. And, while SME owners might be thinking […]
10 Essential Tips for Buying Small Business Insurance
As a small business owner, you might be overwhelmed working out what your risks are, how to deal with them, and which need insurance coverage. And that’s before you even drill down into the fine print of insurance policies to check how they can protect against unexpected financial losses and liabilities. Even the Australian Small […]
IT meltdown shows why risk management is essential
Many companies are reluctant to think about and prepare for “black swan” events, writes Michael J. Davern – but a global event shows why they must. In the wake of the widespread chaos we saw on Friday, one old adage perhaps feels even truer now than when it was first coined in the 1960s: To […]
Product Liability Cover: Why Your Business Needs It
Myths abound among small-to-medium-sized businesses about the need for product liability insurance and its coverage. But it’s not just for mistakes or products that break or malfunction. An insurance industry report has found almost half of business owners surveyed said law changes about product changes were complex. That’s just one part of the product liability […]
We remember – yesterday, today and tomorrow
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. For the Fallen, Laurence Binyon 1914
Management Liability for Not-for-Profit Organisations
Australia has about 60,000 registered not-for-profit organisations, according to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). There’s a huge diversity of types and areas covered including education, social welfare, health, religion, culture, human rights, animal welfare, and the environment. Not-for-profits (NFPs) range in size from volunteer-run groups with no revenue or funding to the Returned […]
Tips To Cut Your Insurance Premiums & Stay Safe on the Road
In the fast-paced world of commercial transportation, ensuring that your insurance premium and policy are as hardworking as your road operations is crucial. Check out these tips to help get the most value, while still transporting goods safely. Factors impacting commercial truck insurance First, let’s understand what drives the premium. Insurers consider: Add to those […]
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