From devastating bushfires that tore through picturesque landscapes and rural communities, to relentless storms that flooded our streets and homes, Australia experienced a rough start to 2020. Unfortunately this wild weather is predicted to continue in coming summer months, which will inevitably result in more property damage. This makes it more important than ever to…
With Stage 4 Coronavirus restrictions having been imposed in the Melbourne metropolitan area for several weeks, there has been an impact to the way businesses are legally allowed to operate for the duration of this period. Unfortunately these restrictions have had an unprecedented impact on the progression of insurance claims, whereby builders and other repair…
2020 is shaping up to be a year of uncharted territory when it comes to cybercrime. The emergence of COVID-19, combined with ever growing developments in technology have led to a significant increase in cyber-attacks, posing a major risk to Australian businesses. Understand how Coronavirus and technology advancements are contributing to a spike in cybercrime,…
Imagine having your home broken into and car stolen in one foul swoop. Did you know that key theft in home burglaries is becoming an increasingly common method being used to steal cars? Where are your car keys kept at home? Having a vehicle stolen is not something anyone wants to go through. A recent…
Australia has experienced a challenging and turbulent start to 2020, with various natural disaster ‘catastrophes’ and the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the health, safety and livelihoods of our people. From bushfires to storm damage, many homes, cars and businesses have experienced serious damage as a result of recent events. In turn, this has seen a major…
Whitbread continue to closely monitor the developments of COVID-19 in our community to ensure we prioritise the health of our employees, clients, their families, and the Australian community as a whole. From Thursday 26th March 2020, there will be some changes to how we operate. We wish to inform you that from Thursday 26th March…
The fast pace at which COVID-19 is spreading has been alarming to say the least. Unfortunately there is a likelihood at some point, that your business premises or strata property may be affected with a positive Coronavirus diagnosis. In these circumstances a thorough deep clean and sanitisation of the property will be essential. To aid…
The last six months have seen an unprecedented number of insurance ‘catastrophes’ declared in Australia. Many homes, cars and businesses experienced serious damage, resulting in a major spike in insurance claims across the nation. Unprecedented catastrophes in Australia Insurance events declared catastrophes over the last 6 months are as follows: East Coast Storms & flooding…
When severe floods hit Townsville in February 2019, businesses and homes were completely devastated as water inundated the city. One year on, we are thrilled to read some positive news in the Towsville Bulletin that our client, Muffin Break franchisee Brenda Stubberfield, is back up on her feet. Following the floods, Brenda’s Muffin Break business…
Will the recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus impact your Travel Insurance cover? Find out more in NIBA’s interview with TravelCard CEO, Peter Klemt. Watch NIBA’s interview with TravelCard CEO, Peter Klemt, to understand how Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) may impact your Travel Insurance coverage. Unsure about your coverage? Please get in touch with your Whitbread…
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