The impact of climate change is being felt in more ways than ever, according to one industry expert. Geoffrey Au, APAC chief risk officer for Zurich, said Asia Pacific is among the most vulnerable regions to the effects of climate change.“Climate change is exacerbating more risks than ever before in terms of water crises, food shortages, […]
The Rise of Ransomware
Ransomware threat is on the rise as ‘almost 40% of businesses were attacked’ in 2015/2016. Ransomware attacks – in which a malicious software blocks access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid – are a looming threat in the world of cybercrime. The term refers to a number of versions […]
How to Choose Home & Contents Insurance
Home insurance (sometimes called building insurance) covers the cost of rebuilding or repairing the home you own. Contents insurance covers the cost of loss or damage to your possessions, which can include things like furniture, clothes, computers, fridges, electrical equipment, tools, and jewellery. Protecting your home and possessions against damage or loss is really important. […]
Cybersecurity: What’s In Store for 2017?
Donald Trump’s administration seems to be the biggest concern. There is much uncertainty surrounding the security industry for 2017, and according to experts in the field, a lot of the trepidation is directly connected to what the nation’s next president will do. Click here to find out what security vendors and analysts are predicting for the year ahead. Source: […]
Are You Covered for Natural Disasters?
Having your home damaged or destroyed in a natural disaster is devastating. Money Smart have provided some useful information to work out if your home is in a natural disaster prone area and work out if you have adequate insurance cover for all types of natural disasters. Click here to read their advice. Source: Money […]
$500,000 Cyber Theft Foiled
A fast-acting staff member has thwarted cyber thieves from stealing $500,000 from a Perth real estate agent’s trust account, it has been reported.The cyber thieves were believed to have gained access to the agency’s bank accounts using a malware downloaded into the agency’s system, probably from an email attachment. Said malware allows cybercriminals to record […]
A Selfie-Driving Car?
We all know how much those Gen-Y’ers love to strike a pose for their latest selfie shot.Well now they can even satisfy that need while driving the car – Citroen’s new C3 hatchback to be precise.The ‘funky and feisty’ five-door, five-seater vehicle is expected to especially resonate with the selfie crowd because of its in-built […]
Are You At Risk Of Being Underinsured?
Underinsurance is when you don’t have enough insurance to cover all the costs of rebuilding your home. You are considered to be underinsured if your insurance covers less than 90% of the rebuilding costs. Increasing your insurance cover may not cost very much, and you may even be able to get more cover for the […]
Phone, Tablet & Laptop Insurance
Portable electronic devices are highly valuable but also easy to damage, misplace or steal. Insurance can be a good way to offset the cost of repair or replacement. Before you take out insurance read the fine print, as some providers do not cover accidental loss or mechanical damage. It pays to shop around as insurance […]
2016 Marred by Extreme Weather Events
Australia suffered through a year of extreme weather events, according to the latest research from the Bureau of Meteorology.In its Annual Climate Statement 2016, the BoM noted that 2016 continued a streak of record-setting years when it comes to serious weather events. 2016 was the fourth warmest year on record in Australia… Continue reading here. Source: […]
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