Our Managing Director, Tony Venning, was recently interviewed by Ticker News to speak about the importance of managing risk in a pandemic-affected economy. The interview covers items such as: 1. How we help businesses face and understand risks 2. How Crucial Insurance helped clients … [Read more...] about Our Live Interview with Ticker News
We’d like to give a big congratulations to our long term client, BikeExchange, for the successful completion of its initial public offering. Now listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the code BEX, the company’s ambition is “to help as many people around the world to purchase a … [Read more...] about BikeExchange Goes Public
There’s no doubt that insurance premiums are on the rise. This is particularly true for Director’s and Officer’s (D&O) Insurance. See also: How to Avoid Rising Costs of Insurance Premiums. According to research quoted by the Australian Financial Review, “D&O premiums increased on … [Read more...] about D&O Premiums are Rising. Here’s What Directors Need to Know
The team at Crucial Insurance would like to congratulate Alishia Oliver on her recent promotion to Account Manager. Having been with the company for over a year, it is clear that Alishia consistently has our clients’ interests at heart. From helping with claims to reducing premiums, Alishia’s … [Read more...] about Welcoming Our New Account Manager
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the UK are expected to be receiving Business Interruption payouts after a ‘historic victory’. Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled against QBE, requiring the insurer to pay out a number of claims related to COVID-19 losses. The main point of contention … [Read more...] about Is Australia Next? Britain’s Court Rules QBE Liable for COVID-19 Claims
Previously, I spoke about how, in terms of insurance, businesses can prepare for wet weather events like La Niña. Even if La Niña has not yet translated into wet conditions over the spring season, businesses should still be vigilant over the coming months. A Niña is a phenomenon associated with … [Read more...] about We Haven’t felt the Full Impact of La Niña yet – is it Time to Relax?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivWKKCpMPCQ NSW Court of Appeal rules against the insurers and in the favour of policyholders. This article is an update from our previous article - Business Interruption Insurance, COVID-19 - is it worth making a test claim? Here, we mentioned the NSW Court of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: COVID-19 Business Interruption Test Case – NSW Court of Appeal Rules Against Insurers
The Australian Financial Review recently reported how a fake Zoom invite led to the demise of Sydney-based hedge fund Levitas Capital. It was reported that after one of the fund’s co-founders opened the Zoom link, a hacker was able to send off a series of fake invoices on behalf of the … [Read more...] about This Company Just Lost $8.7 Million From a Cyber Attack. Could This Happen to You?