Driverless cars may be the way of the future – but as with anything involving cars, they are fraught with danger… Uber Technologies’ autonomous vehicle testing was brought to a halt this week after a crash involving one of its vehicles killed a woman in Arizona – thought to be the first pedestrian fatality involving […]
ARE PAYPAL CLAIM PAYMENTS THE WAY OF THE FUTURE?
Relying on old-fashioned payment methods, including cheques, is hindering the insurance industry when it comes to offering up-to-date customer service, and modernising the process could help them gain a competitive edge, according to one firm. “A lot of the problems that we see in the insurance industry are around inefficiencies in claims payouts, mainly around […]
RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS
If you are concerned that this recall may effect you, please check here for additional information. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urgently seeking information from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD) and car manufacturers regarding Takata airbags at the centre of the largest vehicle recall in history. Since 2009, more than […]
‘ADD ON’ INSURANCE DOMINATES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
… and it’s no surprise. Transparency in insurance add-ons is often difficult to find. What are you paying for, does it actually add any benefit to your policy, and are you covered for what you need to be covered for? Using a broker circumvents these issues – we can discuss your needs with you and […]
PERTH MAN ALLEGEDLY FAKES CAR-JACKING ORDEAL FOR INSURANCE P...
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MORE AUSTRALIANS TAKING UP CREDIT CARD TRAVEL INSURANCE
Credit Card Travel insurance is a very affordable cover. But it is often rife with terms & conditions and lacking in certain crucial covers. As an example, if you are travelling ensure you are covered if an act of terror occurs. For a fairly-priced and extremely comprehensive cover, visit the travel insurance section of our […]
PLASTIC PUMPKIN FOILS FRAUDSTER
A tram driver in the US has been indicted on charges that he hired a man dressed in a Halloween costume to attack him at work in a bid to fraudulently claim workers’ compensation insurance. Thomas Lucey has been indicted on two counts of insurance fraud and single counts of workers’ compensation fraud, misleading police […]
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