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February 27, 2023
Corporate Risk

Severe weather events: How parametric insurance can help

Severe weather and natural disasters have caused over $12.3 billion in insurance claims in Australia since January 2020, prompting some individuals and businesses to turn to parametric insurance. Adam Richardson, National Client Manager, outlines what parametric insurance is and how it may help when extreme weather occurs.
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February 20, 2023
Corporate Risk
Professional Services
Financial Institutions

Directors, take note: Continuous disclosure breach leads to record penalty

The handing down of the largest-ever penalty of $15 million by the Federal Court to a company for breaching continuous disclosure laws has put corporate Australia on notice, highlighting the need for companies to take their disclosure obligations seriously. Ben Robinson, Placement Manager – Professional and Executive Risks, shares more on what this decision could mean for directors and officers moving forward.
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February 13, 2023
Corporate Risk
Financial Institutions
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Technology

FY23 Q2: Financial Lines Update

From the increase in maximum penalty for corporates with serious privacy breaches, to low levels of business transactions resulting in competitive pricing in the Directors and Officers (D&O) space, our comprehensive Financial Lines Q2 market update from Henry Clark, Head of Professional and Executive Risks, is now live. Covering these key takeaways as well as key considerations for Q3 and beyond, don’t miss this informative update.
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February 10, 2023
Employee Benefits

2023 Flu Season: Plan now to protect your organisation

As the 2023 Australian flu season approaches, the Australian Government continues to encourage the uptake of the influenza vaccination. Last year, we saw an early start to flu season. It is therefore important for organisations to start planning their corporate influenza vaccination programs now, in the lead up to winter.
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February 10, 2023
Employee Benefits

Latest Metlife Employee Benefits Trend Study Results Unpacked

Metlife has released its Australian Employee Benefits Trends Study 2022 report and the results highlight the evolving nature of the employee benefits space in Australia.
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February 10, 2023
Construction

New Duty of Care under Part 4 of the Design & Building Practitioners Act and your Professional Indemnity Insurance

Introduced in June 2020, the Design and Building Practitioners Act (NSW) established a statutory duty of care for persons carrying out construction work to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects. Crucially, the Act specifies that this duty of care is owed to each owner, and subsequent owners of land and it applies to all residential building work.
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February 10, 2023
Employee Benefits

The top priority for 8 in 10 executives in 2023

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January 31, 2023
Corporate Risk
Technology

Managing personal liability risks associated with decentralised autonomous organisations

Decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) have been gaining popularity as digital member-owned organisations, allowing for decentralised decision-making and governance without involving banks or Government. However, there are significant risks involved and participants can be held liable for any actions taken by the organisation even if they did not personally authorise them. Travis Gauci, Head of Professionals, explains how you can make your DAO risks more appealing to insurers, while helping to protect your assets in the process.
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January 25, 2023
Strata News

Strata Living: Insurance for Voluntary Workers

Commonly residents in Strata properties carry out voluntary day-to-day maintenance work, such as cleaning or gardening on behalf of their Strata Corporation. But what happens if they are injured while undertaking these activities? Hannah Tormey, Client Manager, outlines how voluntary workers can be covered under a Strata Insurance Policy and steps to take if you are thinking of volunteering on behalf of your Strata Corporation.
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January 23, 2023
Insurance Updates
Corporate Risk

How will January reinsurance renewals impact policyholders?

January 1 of each year marks the date for catastrophe reinsurance renewals. Although at its heart, reinsurance is a way for insurance companies to spread their risk, the outcomes of renewal negotiations can have an impact on policyholders. Matthew Head, National Facilities Placement Manager, shares insights on the factors that are impacting renewal outcomes for 2023 and what you can do to optimise your insurance program in 2023.
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January 16, 2023
Strata News

Changes to Queensland's building defects laws: what it means for you

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January 10, 2023
Strata News

Navigating the strata insurance market in 2023

Amid challenging market conditions and the rising cost of claims, strata insurers are examining their renewal portfolios very carefully, identifying schemes that have poor risk profiles and asking more questions before they will consider offering renewal terms. Chris Glass shares what you can expect from the market in 2023 and key considerations ahead of your next renewal.
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December 20, 2022
Corporate Risk

Navigating inflation and Property & Casualty (Liability) insurance

Whether you’re a CEO or a small business owner, understanding how inflation is impacting the cost of insurance and claims is essential to keeping your organisation running smoothly. Vinh Ngo, Client Manager, shares the latest market insights and explains how you can help ensure you are adequately protected in the event of a loss.
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December 8, 2022
Technology
Corporate Risk

Push payment fraud: Why it pays to be aware of the business & personal risks

Push payment fraud is a growing reality in an increasingly digital world. As scammers step up their game using social engineering techniques, businesses are rightly concerned about the financial damage that can be caused by these attacks. Nathan Mauriello discusses what you can do to limit the impact of an attack on both your business and your clients.
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November 29, 2022
Strata News

Insurance for buildings with serious building defects

Delays in resolving defects can impact a building’s insurance premium and some insurers may refuse to insure buildings with long-term or severe defects. With a 2021 report by Construct NSW revealing 39% of strata buildings in the state alone had some form of serious defect, Teighan Carr, Head of Client Services – Strata & Real Estate, takes a closer look at the current landscape and shares steps to optimise your request for insurance.
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