Heightened cyber risks have emerged as a serious issue, given most businesses now have many staff working from home. So it’s important to put in place policies and procedures to ensure data is secure no matter where staff are located. Helping staff to recognise and avoid risky behaviours is also … [Read more...] about Managing cyber risks while staff work from home
Why small businesses need product liability insurance
Product liability cover can vary, with claims depending on the individual business and the product it sells. Regardless, Product liability will ensure you are protected from the inevitable mishap. Product liability can provide protection for property damage or personal injury claims arising out … [Read more...] about Why small businesses need product liability insurance
How to stay smart online this Christmas
th thanks to our friends at DUAL Australia Pty Ltd, here are some tips for staying smart online over the Christmas season. With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, the threat of potential holiday scams and malicious cyber campaigns is on the rise! Phishing emails provide a fantastic … [Read more...] about How to stay smart online this Christmas
Speed and it’s effect on stopping distances
Speeding is a major challenge in road safety, largely due to its prevalence as a behaviour. It is estimated that speed-related crashes in New South Wales alone cost the community around $750 million per annum. Speeding remains the greatest cause of death and injuries on Australian roads, … [Read more...] about Speed and it’s effect on stopping distances
6 tips to avoid rear end collisions
In 2014, rear end collisions accounted for 21% of Vero’s commercial motor vehicle claims. This crash type was second only to car park related incidents including collisions with objects or third party vehicles. Rear end collisions often occur at high speeds and in built up traffic areas so damage … [Read more...] about 6 tips to avoid rear end collisions
The silver lining of customer complaints
A customer has made a complaint about the behaviour of one of your team. Not only is your customer relationship at risk, but the way you handle the complaint could have an even bigger reputational impact with other customers than the initial incident itself. Our Steadfast Well Covered article … [Read more...] about The silver lining of customer complaints
6 tips to avoid reversing collisions
Reversing collisions are one of the most common claim types experienced by Vero motor fleet customers, despite the fact that only a small proportion of time is spent driving a vehicle in reverse. While these types of claims are often low in value, their high frequency and other hidden costs such as … [Read more...] about 6 tips to avoid reversing collisions
Contractors and your business – minimising your exposures
Contractors can save you time and money by helping you to manage workload spikes, fill temporary resource gaps, perform specialist services and run defined projects. But they can also expose you to a range of legislative and commercial risks if you don’t handle them with care. A contractor is a … [Read more...] about Contractors and your business – minimising your exposures