The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has welcomed the increase in funds allocated in the 2016 Federal Budget towards making Australian communities and infrastructure more resilient to natural disasters. Rob Whelan, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, said with state and territory governments typically committing to match federal funds delivered through the partnership, more than […]
Benefits of an Insurance Broker
We don’t mind which way you get in contact with us! Whatever works for you, works for us! Whereas, going direct to an insurer, you are more limited in forms of contact available to you. Be assured with us, you can speak to your broker via any means, any time. We are here to assist. […]
How to Keep your Small Business Safe from Online Scams
Australians lost more than $229 million to scams last year, according to the competition watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s today revealed it received around 105,000 scam complaints in 2015, totalling $85 million in lost money. Sole traders and small business owners need to be very careful when giving out credit card or website […]
New Drought Insurance Product
A drought insurance product, based on one created for Kenyan farmers, is being developed for the Australian market. The Swiss-based CelciusPro, which has an offshoot in Australia, launched a pasture drought insurance program last October developed in conjunction with the World Bank, Kenyan government and International Livestock Research Institute. Read more here. Source: Insurance Business […]
Three Online Scams to Watch Out For
Online cons can cost you both time and money. Take a look at three common scams, and tips to stay safe online. Online Dating Scams Phishing Scams Ransomware Scams Read about these in more detail here. Source: NBNCo
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Australia Post Scam
A highly advanced scam was circulating recently, which purported to be from Australia Post. Scammers were scraping data from social media that allows them to personalise fraudulent emails and trap would-be victims in to opening an attachment. Read more here. Source: ABC News.
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Top 9 Information Security Threats through 2018
Each year, the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues, releases its ‘Threat Horizon’ report to provide a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period. Click hereto learn about the top nine threats to watch for through 2018. Source:CIO.com
Volvo Announces Self-Driving Car Trial, Self Insurance Too
Self-driving cars may seem a fantastical concept, but they’re close to coming to market and pose very real implications for insurance coverage. However, Volvo have stated that they would assume full liability should any of its cars be involved in an accident while operating in autonomous mode. Self-driving cars are heralded to reduce the number of […]
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