Many practices are increasingly looking to expand by securing work overseas. If you are going to undertake work overseas, check that your professional indemnity and public liability policy covers you for work done in...
Read moreWhilst it may seem a bit science fiction to some, drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) are becoming popular across industries as diverse as farming, real estate, law enforcement, wedding photography and now the...
Read moreSurfstone Pty Ltd & Anor v Morgan Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2015] QSC 290 The claim The plaintiffs alleged negligence against the defendant relating to a warehouse engineered by the defendant for the plaintiffs...
Read moreYou are probably tired of hearing us bang on about underinsurance. We warn you at every renewal with a detailed example of the consequences, I have written articles on the subject in previous Planned...
Read moreMuch has been written about the Lacrosse Docklands apartment fire in November 2014. At Planned Cover we have been following the progress of this issue very closely and it appears at this stage that...
Read moreLast year, the Federal Court of Australia heard the case of Robinson v Kenny [2014] FCA 988, brought against an Architect for misleading and deceptive conduct during a tendering process. The claim against the...
Read moreWe regularly get calls from clients advising us that they are moving location. There are a number of insurance implications that need to be considered. It’s best to start talking to us as soon...
Read moreMerging or acquiring another company (M&A’s) can be a long and complicated procedure which is fraught with hidden pitfalls. M&A’s can fall apart at the seams, or you can get your fingers burnt, if...
Read moreIt is not unusual for your client to approach you to directly engage a variety of other consultants required for a project. Indeed, this can be a very common practice. It is important to...
Read moreProfessional Indemnity Insurance Requirements Do you just ‘roll over’ your Professional Indemnity Insurance limit upon renewal each year? Do you have an internal process for reviewing what is an adequate limit for your practice/profile?...
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