News outlets across the country have issued various reminders and warnings for Australians to be prepared for the upcoming bushfire season this summer. A strong El Nino weather pattern could see very dry conditions create a significantly increased fire risk. Below we provide some advice on how you can best prepare your property and make…
Research on distracted driving conducted in the US has uncovered some alarming statistics on common causes of distraction which in many cases can lead to road accidents. Below, we explore the main causes of driving distraction as outlined in the study, and the increased risk drivers face as a result. Prof. Allan Manning, LMI Group…
Storms in NSW have now been declared a catastrophe for insurance purposes. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the recent storms in NSW a catastrophe event. The regions affected in particular include – Central Coast, Hunter, Greater Sydney Metropolitan and Illawara regions, all suffering widespread damage. Now declared a catastrophe, insurers are harnessing…
Do you park your car in a secure underground carpark? Take note! A significant increase in the theft of and from cars parked “securely” in Melbourne underground apartment blocks has prompted authorities to issue a serious warning to residents, with police urging apartment dwellers to exercise much greater caution when parking their car. Boroondara…
If you are unhappy with a claim denial ruling, and believe the internal disputes resolution process was not handled in a satisfactory manner, you can contact AFCA and lodge a dispute. AFCA can give you a welcome alternative to launching legal action against an insurer, which could end up being hideously expensive! If you do…
Receiving a letter of denial from an insurance company is never a welcomed outcome for anyone, particularly when you feel the insurance claim is legitimate. If you do not agree with the reason your claim has been denied, or you feel the insurer’s decision lacks sufficient reasoning, you will always have the means available to…
It’s easy to forget in the midst of an icy Melbourne winter that bushfires are a part of life in Australia. But, as the sun starts to muscle its way through the clouds and re-emerge into our collective consciousness, it’s timely for rural property owners to reassess their exposure. Australia’s forests have adapted to tens…
As Strata Managers, your days are spent ensuring the needs of the Owners Corporation are met. Owners expect quick and timely action on all matters particularly when it comes to claims. However, in our experience, Strata Insurance claims that involve more than one party can result in unnecessary delays if there is a lack of…
As we head into the festive season, we are reminded of the disastrous January 2011 floods that severely affected many areas of Queensland. Following those floods, countless people were astonished that their policy did not cover them for the loss incurred. We hope to clear this up for you. In 2012, the Insurance Council of…
The recent fires in Sydney occurred after the warmest overnight and day temperatures recorded so early in Spring in more than 100 years. Some places recorded temperatures in excess of 31 degrees. Two homes were destroyed in the fires and meteorologists are warning that Sydney could continue to see warmer than normal conditions for most…
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