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
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
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
Demystifying multi-peril crop insurance
Multi-peril crop insurance has been available for almost 50 years on and off to farmers, mostly in Western Australia. However, few farmers have opted into this cover. Here's what you should know. As a crop farmer, you probably have named peril insurance to cover frost, hail or fire.But what … [Read more...] about Demystifying multi-peril crop insurance
7 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 7 Types of Insurance Your Business Needs
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
Reviewing Your Business Insurance
Insurance is something that most business owners set and forget. They simply don’t think about insurance unless they need to use it. Like your business, your insurance needs will change over time. It is a good idea to review your coverage periodically to make sure that you are not paying for … [Read more...] about Reviewing Your Business Insurance
Use a drone for business or as part of your job?
If you use a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (drone) for business or used as part of your job, the latest update from CASA will apply to you.CASA now requires anyone who intends to fly a drone for business purposes to gain a RPA Operator Accreditation unless they already hold a Remote Pilot Licence … [Read more...] about Use a drone for business or as part of your job?