Premium Funding: Making business insurance more affordable
At a time when insurance premiums are on the increase, premium funding can help you maintain your business’ cash flow, without compromising on your insurance coverage.
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Scope of cyber attacks in Australia unveiled
A recent survey by the ACSC (Australian Cyber Security Centre) has revealed the full extent of cyber-attacks in Australia, and should serve as a stark reminder to all businesses that cyber-attacks are no longer a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ and ’what type of attack’. With some companies receiving hundreds of malicious threats daily, it…
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5 Modern Risks to your Organisation – No 2. Corporate Travel Insurance
Travel is often a necessary part of conducting business in today’s global economy. Unfortunately, on the odd occasion, it doesn’t always go smoothly… Without a Corporate Travel Insurance policy, your business could end up footing the bill for losses that run into thousands of dollars for disrupted flights, medical expenses, lost or stolen money –…
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Management Liability Insurance – Clearing up the basics
We answer some commonly asked questions to explain how Management Liability Insurance can protect you, your business and your personal assets. Irrespective of what you do for a living, there is a certain element of risk associated with owning and running a business. Countless situations present themselves in the day-to-day operation of your business which…
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5 Modern Risks to your Organisation – No. 3 Extortion
Australia has one of the highest occurrences of extortion in the world. Extortion can affect all companies from large blue chip organisations to SMEs. The current lack of awareness among business owners means that most organisations are almost never equipped to deal with the financial and reputational ramifications when exposed. Extortion Insurance is designed to…
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The unique risks Civil Engineers face in the provision of design and construction
From geotechnical to structural engineering, the scope of a Civil Engineers’ work can vary widely depending their area of specialisation. What Civil Engineers do have in common however, is that their work involves the design and construction of structures typically used by the general public. While incredibly valuable to society, the nature of this design…
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The 5 rules of claiming on your Professional Indemnity Insurance
You’ve purchased Professional Indemnity insurance as part of your business risk management strategy. You’re secure with the limit of cover you have chosen. But are you aware of these five common rules that often throw Professional Indemnity claims off course? Professional Indemnity Insurance is essential in today’s business environment and forms an important part of…
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Updates to Cladding laws in Victoria
Worldwide, the use of combustible cladding has resulted in several highly publicised building fires, most notably the Grenfell Tower in London which resulted in 71 fatalities. In addition to this, non-fatal incidents in both Melbourne and Dubai also gained much notoriety in the media. After an Australian Federal Senate Inquiry and multiple investigations, we have…
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Underinsurance levels high in bushfire prone areas
In an article published by Insurance & Risk it was reported that over 1.5million blocks of land in Australia are currently situated in ‘bushfire prone areas’ (BPAs)*. As the bushfire season approaches this statistic really underlines how imperative it is to have the right insurance cover and sums insured for your home and contents….
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Steadfast acquires Whitbread Insurance Group
We are delighted to inform you that with effect from 8 December 2017, Steadfast has acquired a controlling interest in Whitbread Insurance Group. This recognises the excellent reputation of Whitbread and the services we have been providing to you and many other clients since 1978. Since starting out, Whitbread has established strong and valued relationships…
