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 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...

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...

We decided to have a look back on the year that was. Twenty21. [vc_row][vc_column width='2/3'][vc_separator type="transparent"]CRM Brokers’ reputation for professionalism and high-quality service had been reinforced by industry leaders, having chosen us as both the winner of the QBE Insurance Brokerage of the Year (20+ staff)...

It's once again time to celebrate the achievements of the businesses and individuals in the strata industry SCA (NSW) recognises excellence in the NSW strata industry at the Annual CHU Strata Community Awards for Excellence. Across eleven categories, the annual Awards recognises and rewards businesses and individuals...

CRM Brokers announce the Strata Services Business Award 2021 On Thursday, 25 November, the strata industry checked in to the Hyatt Regency for the annual SCA (NSW) CHU Strata Community Awards. Presenting the CRM Brokers’ Strata Services Business Award, Gordon Bell, Chief Operating Officer, commented on the...

CRM Brokers among the IBA 2021 Excellence Awardees We’re excited to announce that CRM Brokers is the recipient of two Excellence Awards, for the Insurance Business Awards 2021, in the following categories; QBE Insurance Brokerage of the Year (20+ staff) CHU Underwriting Specialist Brokerage of the Year   This continues 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. Bannermans Lawyers Brushwood Fencing Australia Lannock Strata Finance Havencab Property Group   While the SCA...

Supporting Strata Managers as Insurers’ Risk Appetites Tighten Over the past twelve months, the Australian strata insurance market has experienced several significant catastrophes, including a global pandemic. This, coupled with the continuing risk of non-conforming cladding and a widespread concern around defects and a lack of...

CRM Brokers announce the Strata Services Business Award 2020 On Friday 23rd of October, the strata industry gathered at the Hyatt Regency for the annual SCA (NSW) CHU Strata Community Awards which was also live streamed online. The CRM Brokers’ sponsored Strata Services Business Award is designed...

Finalists Announced for the Strata Services Business Award The SCA (NSW) CHU Strata Community Awards Night has adapted to these unusual times and for the first time will be broadcast online with finalist in attendance. The independent judging process has been finalised and the results are in!...

New process for lodgement of strata building bonds NSW Fair Trading has provided an update on the new process for lodgement of strata building bonds. Starting 1 September 2020, there is a new process for the lodgement of the 2% strata building bond. Lodgement is to be...

Voluntary Workers: At A Glance Even before COVID-19 impacted us all, Owners Corporations would be, from time-to-time, looking for ways to save some money. This often was in the form of residents volunteering to complete simple tasks around the property. Lately, we have received an increased number...

General advice on temporary business closures during COVID-19 With many COVID-19 government restrictions now in place, we recognise the challenges faced by our clients as buildings are forced to either close or operate in a limited capacity into the foreseeable future. From a risk management perspective, Zurich...