Ken Masina Joins Industry Panel to Discuss Strata Insurance As a panellist at the Johns Lyng Group and Lannock Strata Finance Networking Event, Ken Masina, Head of Claims at CRM Brokers, engaged with other industry experts, including Chris Frazer and Melissa Gallagher, in a discussion about...

In December 2022, we wrote about the Change to the CHU Strata Policy Excess. Since then, SUU has communicated a similar policy for properties in NSW, QLD, ACT, and NT with a building sum insured of less than $100 million. Changes to SUU Standard Excess We communicate with...

We would like to take this opportunity to wish our valued clients a happy and prosperous year! In the coming year the CRM Brokers team will continue to offer the high-quality broking and claims management services for which we are known. Additionally, in 2023 we will...

Insurance Tip - Building Defects A proactive approach to defect identification and rectification benefits all parties involved placing the insurance to protect a property. Being on top of defects and ensuring that Owners Corporations have a plan in place to resolve them will improve insurance coverage and...

Back in May 2022, we wrote about Why are Strata Insurance Excesses Increasing and discussed standard minimum excesses being increased to $1,000 across a number of insurers. Recently CHU Underwriting Agencies distributed an important update for their policyholders in relation to this, which we have...

CRM Brokers wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year [vc_row][vc_column width='2/3'] CRM Brokers offices will close for Christmas and New Year on Tuesday 20th of December 2022 at 5pm. Our offices will reopen on...

Scams Awareness Week 2022 CRM Brokers is proud to support Scams Awareness Week (7–11 November 2022). Scams Awareness Week is an annual campaign hosted by the ACCC and the Scams Awareness Network, which raises awareness about common scams and offers tips on how people can protect...

Construction Law Review Please refer below to our Construction Law Review, selected from AR Conolly’s Daily Bulletins covering Insurance, Banking, Construction & Government. Boulus Constructions Pty Ltd v Warrumbungle Shire Council [2022] NSWSC 1368 Supreme Court of New South Wales Stevenson J Construction - cross-claimant seeks to introduce claim for breach of statutory duty...

Construction Law Review Please refer below to our Construction Law Review, selected from AR Conolly’s Daily Bulletins covering Insurance, Banking, Construction & Government. Keegan v Ballast Point Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCA 179 Supreme Court of New South Wales - Court of Appeal Meagher, Brereton, Kirk JJA Construction - residential building contract - appellant owner...

CRM Brokers announce the Strata Services Business Award 2022 On Friday 29 July, the strata industry gathered at The Star for the annual SCA (NSW) CHU Strata Community Awards. When presenting the CRM Brokers’ Strata Services Business Award, Damien Coorey, affirmed our commitment to the strata industry...

Preparing for wet weather Wet weather conditions are here to stay this winter. For large parts of Queensland and NSW, summer 2021-22 was non-stop rain.  With the La Nina effect continuing in the tropical Pacific, there is a chance the east coast of Australia is in for...

Construction Law Review Please refer below to our Construction Law Review, selected from AR Conolly’s Daily Bulletins covering Insurance, Banking, Construction & Government. Warburton v County Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 941 Supreme Court of New South Wales Black J Construction - contract - damages - defects - plaintiffs claim damages against the...

Finalists Announced for the Strata Services Business Award The independent judging process has been finalised and the results are in! Congratulations to the following finalists for CRM Brokers sponsored Strata Services Business Award. Clean Green Strata Facilities Management Strata Energy Services The Shower Repair Centre The winner...

There is a common misconception that there is no risk to an insured where they subcontract activities out. Liability Underwriter, Gavin Boyle from Solution Underwriting Agency, busts the myth and explains how your client can best protect themselves. Subcontractors: What's the Risk? A subcontractor is an independent...