COVID and the risk of unoccupied dwellings on farms The COVID pandemic continues to create complications for people from all walks of life, and farmers are no exception. The inability to employ seasonal workers, relied upon by farmers, has been well documented in the media. This not...
The following article provided by QBE Insurance focuses on the once popular building material, you should know about Asbestos in commercial buildings and has been republished with their permission. Asbestos in commercial buildings: a hidden threat Until the late 1980s, asbestos was a popular building material and commonly...
The following article provided by Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), provides insight into risk mitigation through an Emergency Response Plan and has been republished with their permission. Prepare your site for flood with an Emergency Response Plan Over the years Australia has experienced many extreme weather events, from...
Why Claims Matter to Brokers Many insurance brokerages say they understand the importance of having a prompt and efficient claims service. Then, a major loss occurs and reality kicks in. The broker’s claims team become distracted and are busy coping with a high volume of new,...
Finity Insurance Market Report - May 2020 We are pleased to share with you the third edition of the Finity Insurance Market Report, which has been produced exclusively for the Steadfast broker network by Finity Consulting. This report provides an update on the Australian insurance market with...
Finity Market Report - November 2019 [vc_row][vc_column width='2/3']Following the successful launch of the Insurance Market Report in April, CRM Brokers is pleased to share the second edition, again produced by Finity Consulting. This report provides an update on the Australian insurance market with insight into current capacity...
Finity Market Report [vc_row][vc_column width='2/3']Approaching the halfway point of the year, we are seeing the insurance market shift from a ‘soft’ to a ‘hard’ market. Factors like significant losses, particularly due to a due to a string of natural disasters, and economic conditions can lead the market...
Fire & Emergency Services Levy Deferred Indefinitely [vc_row row_type='section' type='grid' text_align='left' video='show_video' video_overlay='show_video_overlay' video_webm='' video_mp4='' video_ogv='' video_image='' background_color='' border_color='' padding='' padding_top_bottom=''][vc_column width='1/1'] UPDATE: 22 June 2017 - A new and necessary piece of legislation (Emergency Services Levy Bill 2017) had been issued on 22 June 2017 which required...
CHU Underwriting Agencies, one of Australia's leading strata insurance specialists, has launched the first specifically tailored insurance product designed for build to rent residential properties. A build to rent property is one where the owner, developer, managed investment trust, or another entity owns 100% of the...