Conflicts arising from the workplace have become increasingly common, in particular with current market conditions affected by the global pandemic. SMEs are subject to legal action which can be financially devastating for both the business and its executives. The need for Management Liability … [Read more...] about Why is Management Liability insurance important for your business?
How Cyber Insurance can help protect your business
As our reliance on technology, the internet, and all things digital continues to grow, so does cyber risk. For businesses of all sizes and even government bodies, falling prey to cyber attacks is one of the key areas of concern every day. Evidently, every business with an online presence or … [Read more...] about How Cyber Insurance can help protect your business
8 Types of Insurance Your Business Needs
Running your own business is exciting. It can also be risky. As a business owner, you're exposed to a variety of business risks that could damage your business, cause you extensive financial problems or even sink your business altogether. But if you're protected with the right insurance, you … [Read more...] about 8 Types of Insurance Your Business Needs
What is Volunteer Insurance?
Whether you run a charity, a not-for-profit, or regular live events, volunteer insurance exists to protect both you and the volunteers that work for you. From music festival ticket collectors to ongoing charity work, volunteers are often the most important part of your organisation, and they need to … [Read more...] about What is Volunteer Insurance?
How COVID-19 has changed your workers’ compensation liabilities
We're all aware of the dangers of workers contracting the coronavirus. What then is the fallout for employers' role across the country in keeping staff COVID-19 safe? The most recent figures available show 533 COVID-19 related workers' compensation claims were lodged across Australia by the end … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 has changed your workers’ compensation liabilities
Received a D&O claim against your company? Here’s what to do next
Directors and officers (D&O) of companies may now be more vulnerable to class actions. That's because legislation to extend the COVID-19 relief measures to corporate obligations beyond 21 March was stalled in the Senate. So, the pre-pandemic way of doing things are back in force. You can't hold … [Read more...] about Received a D&O claim against your company? Here’s what to do next
Are you fulfilling your duty of care managing staff working from home?
Chances are your business was quick to set up systems for some or all of your office staff to work from home due to the coronavirus restrictions. By now, you may have consulted your workers and their representatives to: Loan them the equipment needed to do their work Guide staff on … [Read more...] about Are you fulfilling your duty of care managing staff working from home?
Dealing with digital disaster
While it's ideal to always hope for the best, when it comes to protecting our business, we sometimes need to be prepared for the worst. Our growing reliance on technology and digital processes leave us vulnerable to cyber-attacks, security breaches and more. To put it politely – "stuff" … [Read more...] about Dealing with digital disaster