Growth In Perth On The Horizon

On June 28, 2017

Perth has long had the reputation as a beautiful city and a great place to live, and it is now also becoming an attractive proposition for international investment. With nearly 20 projects on the cards from 7 different foreign owned groups, Perth could see up to $5 billion in property developments proposed by international organisations in […]

Cheap, Defective Buildings and Their Insurance Problems

On June 28, 2017

The construction industry has been as competitive as ever with builders using cheaper, lower grade, and sometimes even faulty materials to stay on top. This has caused some serious issues with buildings in Australia and New Zealand, especially with the growing problem of leaky and mouldy buildings in both countries. As a result, insurers are […]

Difference Between Industrial Special Risk (ISR) and Packaged Policies

On June 28, 2017

“Correctly Insured” is a term that is often thrown around and not always taken seriously. The truth is, insurance policies are not always structured correctly, especially when you’re talking about Commercial Property. A key part in ensuring that a building is correctly protected is through a customised policy specifically suited to that property. A good example of this lies […]

Why are Directors’ & Officers’ insurance rates on the rise?

On May 11, 2017

There have been many changes to the D&O insurance market as of late, including an increase in pricing and a tightening of coverage overall. Of the various factors affecting this market shift, one of the most impactful are the changes that have been occurring in Australia’s legal landscape: the amount of class action lawsuits has […]

The Dangers of Non-Compliant Building Materials

On April 11, 2017

If the topic of “Combustible Cladding” doesn’t leave you immediately excited, don’t feel like you’re the only one. We’re aware that this is not the most interesting of subjects (to say the least) but as a Strata Manager, Developer, or Property Owner, it is becoming increasingly important. This subject has hit headlines recently, as the […]

Insuring Against Flooding What’s Important?

On April 9, 2017

As the seasons begin to change and the umbrellas come out, the risk of flooding increases. Some insurers are now including Flood cover as an incentive to insure with them, whereas other insurers will only provide this cover as an option, if at all. Where coverage is present, insurance policies will normally respond to Flood […]

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