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?
I’m proud to announce some great news: we’ve just won the Advisr Top Australian Insurance Broker 2020 award, as well as the Top Insurance Broker by Australian State (Queensland). We are also finalists for: Top Specialist Broker Top Thought Leader Top Brokerage (<20 Staff) Top … [Read more...] about Winners – Top Insurance Broker of the Year
We’re excited to announce that we are now finalists for multiple categories in the ‘Advisr Insurance Broker Awards 2020’. The Advisr Insurance Broker Awards are designed to recognise Australia's best insurance brokers and brokerages across 10 categories. The nominated insurance brokers are judged … [Read more...] about Crucial Insurance is a Finalist for Multiple Insurance Broker Awards
As the world braces itself with natural disasters, pandemics and uncertain market conditions, many Australian businesses are feeling the strengthening pinch of insurance premiums - there have been reports, for example, of excesses increasing from $100,000 to $250,000 and premiums from $224,000 to … [Read more...] about Business Insurance Premiums are Skyrocketing. Here are 4 Easy Ways to Avoid Rising Costs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crW_C1P5rec&feature=youtu.be La Niña has been declared and far North Queensland is bracing itself for an increased risk of tropical cyclones. Named after the Spanish term ‘little girl’, the last La Niña event occurred from 2010-2012 and resulted in one of … [Read more...] about La Niña 2020: Insurance for Cyclones & Wet Weather Events Before It’s Too Late. Don’t be left uninsured!
How to ensure your company is not underinsured A risk many Australian companies face is the fact that they may not have the appropriate business insurance cover when the worst possible circumstances take place. But how do you minimise being underinsured? How do you know if ‘enough’ insurance … [Read more...] about Insurances needed for companies: how do I know if I have enough?
If you’re a growing business, you’ve probably considered whether you should hire a new employee or engage a contractor. For many businesses who are cash or time poor, hiring a contractor may be the more appealing decision. But from an insurance perspective, is it the right one? Imagine the … [Read more...] about Hiring a contractor instead of an employee – which is better from an insurance perspective? This answer may concern you.
Being a mining contractor can be a risky business. Below are some tips on how to best manage your insurance and risks when providing services as a mining contractor. 1. Ensure your business activities are correctly disclosed to your Insurer One of the most common mistakes we see mining contractors … [Read more...] about 6 Quick Tips on Managing your Mining Contractors: Insurance & Risks