Given the steep rise in remote working to combat the spread of COVID-19, we’ve seen increased risk and activity around the area of cyber security. Scamwatch has received multiple reports of phishing scams sent via email or text message that claim to be providing official information on coronavirus but are attempts to try and obtain personal data. Read more

The team at Allsure isn’t a shy bunch – we’re part of numerous networks, especially with those who are creative, entrepreneurial and motivated. That means we see a fair amount of people starting or running their own businesses, of all shapes and sizes! Many of us run our businesses out of our homes, which makes for a great commute and low overheads, but it can add a layer of complexity to some things, like work-life balance and insurance. Since we’re an insurance broker that loves home businesses, we thought we’d share some of the frequently asked insurance questions we hear. Read more

Fires, floods, hailstorms, drought….Climate change and increasing weather volatility has surged into third place in an annual Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) survey of business risks facing the Australian insurance industry. But it shouldn’t provide an excuse for lack of proper risk management. Read more