Insurance
SME owners: Don’t overlook the importance of insurance in your disaster plan
Many small businesses operate without insurance or with insufficient coverage, leaving them vulnerable to financial ruin in the event of a disaster.
Smarter insurance: The secret to businesses surviving extreme weather
The secret to combatting the extreme weather is working with modern, digitally transformed insurers.
Australia’s amusement and leisure industry insurance dilemma: Is a Discretionary Mutual Fund the solution?
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has provided preliminary support for a Discretionary Mutual Fund
ICA says Queensland budget is a ‘missed opportunity’
The Insurance Council of Australia has slammed the new Queensland 2021-22 budget, saying it fails to protect Queenslanders from extreme weather disasters.
The speed of life: things to consider when reviewing your life insurance
It’s important to be aware of the level of insurance cover you have in place and whether it’s adequate to protect yourself and your loved ones…
Most Australians are underinsured – are you one of them?
About 95 per cent of Australians are underinsured, according to a report by Lifewise, with most people citing their home or investment portfolio as their biggest asset. However, HLB Insurance Services risk adviser, Andrew Kennedy, warns that this could be a grave mistake. “Few people realise that their home or car isn’t their biggest or […]
Small Business Insurance for Convenience Stores
If you own, or are planning to open, a convenience store, then you’ll be glad to know that you’re entering a thriving industry. Australia’s convenience store industry is one of the strongest in the world, with growth outpacing grocery, pharmacy, and liquor – making owning a convenience outlet a more attractive proposition than ever. But as […]
4 most important types of insurance for carpenters
If you’re a carpenter, you probably work for yourself. If you’re like most carpenters, you do much of your work onsite for a builder. As well as this, you may do small projects for individual customers on the side. Since you work for yourself, you own and are responsible for the most important assets you […]
Why companies are spending big bucks on insurance
Even from your first day in business, you will be exposed to certain risks. From the moment you hire your first employee, have a hundred under your watch or packing up shop and exiting, insurance has to be top of mind. It is all about ensuring you and your employees are covered no matter what […]
Small business insurance for hairdressers
You’ve done the hard yards washing hair, booking appointments, and sweeping floors. Now it’s finally time to work for yourself. As a hairdresser, there’s plenty of opportunity to grow your own business, from renting a chair, to opening your own salon. Just as important as growing your business however, is protecting it. In this article, […]
On the road: Insurance for mobile businesses
Mobile businesses are unique. From taco vans to locksmiths, and dog groomers to plumbers, these businesses gain a competitive edge through their ability to operate from any location. Mobile businesses have needs that are very different from their stationary counterparts. They need different stock, different equipment, and importantly, different insurance. In this article, we explain […]
In case of fire: why you need Business Interruption Insurance
Have you thought about what would happen if your business burned down? There will be stock and equipment to replace, repairs to be made, staff to reorganise and perhaps even customers to refund. With all of this to do, it could take weeks or months before your business is ready to reopen its doors and continue […]