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What insurance cover does a growing business need?

One of the drawbacks to owning a growing business is having more at stake. An expanding business is likely to be having dealings with an ever-increasing number of individuals, getting involved in a wider range of commercial activities, even expanding into new locations. A growing business usually requires a growing workforce. With more equipment and […]

Mandatory Data Breach Notification Scheme

Cybercrime and its potential impact on business operations is well understood today with reports about data breaches, malware attacks and email scams of all kinds making the the news almost daily. Businesses with websites, and that’s just about every business, hold data and information about customers. This sensitive information is at serious risk of being […]

How Dangerous is Your Job?

Do you work in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry? Well, according to SafeWork’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2017, your job could quite literally be putting your life at risk. According to finder.com.au, the industry has been rated the most dangerous in the country for the third year in a row.   […]

Insurance Price Hikes Leaving Mackay Residents at Risk

Homeowners in Northern Queensland have been left in a state of stress in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Debbie – which hit the coast of Queensland and NSW In March of last year and caused an estimated $1.85 billion of damage – as their insurers have now raised premiums by as much as 60 per […]

Tips for Throwing a Safe New Year’s Eve Party

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve tends to get a bit rowdy. From thousands of people out crawling the streets, every club and restaurant being completely booked out, and house parties breaking out across the country – it’s definitely a night worth celebrating.   If you’re having people over for New Year’s Eve, these […]

5 of the Craziest Christmas Insurance Claims Ever Made

‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la!   Over the Christmas period, some strange things can start to happen. Some are funny and some are wildly inconvenient, and as a result, insurance brokers start seeing some unusual claims coming through.   Here are five of the craziest […]

Six Months Since Cyclone Debbie

Tropical Cyclone Debbie swept the coast of Queensland and northern parts of New South Wales in March this year, with the category four storm causing widespread flooding and damage. Properties, motor vehicles and public infrastructure were all affected by the storm, as well as our waterways, with rubbish being swept into the ocean and up […]

5 Things You Never Knew About Life Insurance

Did you know that one in five Australian parents will be unable to work, or will die, before they hit retirement age? Research has also shown that 81 per cent of Australians think that life insurance is too expensive, but 61 per cent of them have actually overestimated the cost. Life insurance is one of […]

Home and Contents Insurance in 8 Simple Steps

Do you know that you need home and contents insurance but don’t know where to start? Well, with the help of your insurance broker, finding the perfect home and contents insurance is easier than you might think! Home Insurance Your home insurance protects the structure of your property. It will cover things like rebuilding your […]

5 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars

In the last year, 335,700 Australians had their home broken into. Your house is your most valuable possession, but even if you’re only renting, chances are, all of your worldly goods are locked away in your home. Proper home and contents insurance will protect you financially if you become the victim of a home robbery, […]