From earthquakes to storm damage, many homes, cars and businesses have experienced serious damage due to recent events. In turn, this has seen a major spike in insurance claims, with brokers, insurance companies and repairers alike being inundated with claims to resolve. As we come out of lockdowns and with travel borders opening, the next…
With global shortages worldwide, including timber and semi-conductors affecting the construction and car manufacturing industry, wait times for new vehicles have increased to almost six months due to the shortage. Ensuring you have the right insurance cover and additional add-ons is important. Total car loss cover scenario Suppose you were in a car accident and…
Whitbread will be closed on public holidays over the festive period, and have a smaller team on hand to assist until Wednesday 12 January, 2022. Our team will finish up at 2pm on Christmas Eve, and reopen at 8:30am on Wednesday 29 December, 2021. Our office will also be closed on Monday 3 January, 2022…
Nobody thought we would still be working from home 18 months later when the pandemic began last year. No matter your situation at home, whether you are living alone, home-schooling children, or having to share the same workspace as your partner, we believe it’s best to stick to a routine during lockdowns. To help keep…
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…
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