Summer in Australia is synonymous with barbeques, long days spent down at the beach or lounging by the pool, and ice cream vans cruising through the streets. But in the southern parts of the country, it is also synonymous with bushfires. Studies have shown that global warming is increasing not only the frequency but […]
INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS: NEVER THE BEST DEAL?
Save yourself the hastle of trying to squeeze the best deal out of your insurer every year. As your broker, it is our job to make sure the insurers are giving you a good deal. Contact us today. PICKING up the phone and asking questions of your insurance provider can save […]
BALI VOLCANO UPDATE: MOUNT SINABUG ERUPTION
Eruption of Mount Sinabug in North Sumatra, just under 2,000 miles from Mount Agung in Bali. The photographs of the eruption were taken from Tiga Pancur village in Karo on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The latest images of volcanic eruption come after hot lava was pictured spewing from Mount Sinabung last week. Mount Sinabung […]
‘BEDBOUND’ CLAIMANT CAUGHT BUNGEE JUMPING ON NATIONAL TV
We’ve reported on foiled insurance fraud, but usually it’s CCTV footage or social media posts that catch out the perpetrators – now here’s a case of a TV show disproving a claim. Noreen Murray, who tried to get £19,000 ($32,000) in compensation for a fake back injury, pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation […]
AN INCREASE IN DISGRUNTLED CONSUMERS TAKE INSURANCE CLAIMS T...
UNHAPPY customers are fed up with their insurers saying “no” and consequently they are taking their claims one step further. Taking out the right cover is the best step you can take in avoiding conflict with insurers. Contact us today for professional advice and assistance in arranging your insurance. INSURANCE customers are being warned […]
ARE MEN OR WOMEN BETTER DRIVERS? INSURER AIMS TO SETTLE AGE...
Whichever gender you are, we are happy to assist with your insurance needs – contact us today for more information. Crash and claims data from RAA Insurance has determined that women are better drivers than men in South Australia. The age old debate may have finally been settled as data from the insurer found that […]
THE $20K FLEA BITE
A police officer in the UK has been given close to $20,000 (£12,000) in compensation after being bitten by a flea at work. The monster claim for the mini bite saw the detective sue West Midlands Police, which also had to pay over $6,800 (£4,185) in legal fees. A West Midlands Police spokesperson told The Daily […]
CYBER INSURANCE GETS A ROCKET
Mandatory data breach legislation comes into effect February and has already put a rocket under the local market in cyber security insurance as well as supporting legal services. Earlier this year, the Insurance Council of Australia said the local cyber insurance market had been growing more quickly than any other commercial risk market. “Cyber-insurance is recognised […]
INTRODUCING CORAL REEF INSURANCE
Insuring a coral reef may be a fairly unusual situation. But if you have any insurance related enquiries, no matter how challenging, please get in touch with us today. Leading Global Reinsurer has introduced insurance for coral reefs. Close to 60kms of coral reef off the coast of Mexico is the latest ‘asset’ to enjoy […]
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