What you need to know about landlord insurance
If you’ve scrimped and saved in the hopes of achieving financial security through an investment property it makes sense to insure such a valuable asset. It’s no secret that Australians are among the most real-estate obsessed people in the world. Around two million Australians own an investment property. A disproportionate number of these people have […]
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Report highlights cyber risks magnitude
Human error is a key reason why data breaches occur. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) first annual report on the notifiable data breaches (NDB) scheme shows it received 964 notifications from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, a 712% increase on the previous voluntary scheme. While malicious or criminal attacks were […]
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Know the client. Know the policy.
I was reviewing a long-term clients renewal the other day and as it was time to approach alternative insurer markets on their behalf, I obtained updated information about the client’s situation and sent the quote request details out. Due to my clients occupation, I had a few declines back quickly and then started to get […]
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How to minimise being underinsured
Many Australians, especially those who own businesses, discover they don’t have the cover they need in the worst possible circumstances. Insurance is one of those subjects that many people glaze over. So, just to test how knowledgeable you are about this important but unsexy topic, see how many of the following you can answer. Questions […]
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Motor Vehicle Claims
We handle many motor vehicle policies for our clients. The types of vehicles range from the family car, food vans and commercial vehicles right through to long haul truck fleets. During 2018 we handled about 200 motor vehicle claims. Many of these claims it is fairly clear who is at fault, whether it is our […]
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Why small businesses use an insurance broker
Small business owners tend to be born optimists with little inclination to think about what could go wrong. That’s why it pays to have an insurance broker in your corner to safeguard what you’ve worked for. Paul Harrison’s family-owned shoe shop in Sydney’s Neutral Bay has operated out of various locations for more than half a […]
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We’ve teamed up with Steadfast and nib
We have teamed up with Steadfast and nib Health Funds to bring you access to great value health cover including a corporate discount. Flexible covers to suit your needs nib have a range of products that will suit your needs. Features include: Unlimited Australia-wide emergency ambulance cover* No excess for dependent children under 21 Extras […]
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How to create and maintain an SMB inventory list
It can take just moments for fire, flood or thieves to wipe out years of hard work, asset accumulation and stock. But it can be months before you realise the full extent of the damage – and even longer to recover – if you don’t have a detailed and up-to-date inventory list encompassing business asset […]
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Awards Finalists
We’re pleased to announce that City Rural Insurance Brokers are finalists in the 2019 Insurance Business Awards for the category – Brokerage of the Year (6-20 staff). The event defines excellence in the insurance industry, recognising the achievements of outstanding brokers, brokerages, insurers, underwriters and industry leaders across a range of categories. We are one […]
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