The State of the Insurance Market – Update

29 August 2019

In our November 2018 Newsletter Article, we said “the world of insurance is changing rapidly”. If anything, we underestimated the subsequent rate of change. We are now in the middle of an “insurance crisis”...

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Getting a sure footing on slip hazards

27 August 2019

It doesn’t take a misplaced banana peel to cause a slip injury. Although personal injury claims aren’t the biggest cause of notifications under consultants’ professional indemnity insurance, they are a regular periodic contributor, and...

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Cladding Safety Victoria

27 August 2019

On 17 July 2019, the Victorian State Government announced the establishment of Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) and a government funded scheme of $600 million. The aim of CSV is to “support owners and occupiers...

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5 factors to help you receive full value for your business

27 August 2019

One of the challenges business owners face is getting a fair price for their practice. When they retire, many industry professionals close the doors, without receiving recognition of business value. But if you plan...

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An Introduction to Risk Management

28 June 2019

Risk, its identification, management and allocation, have become increasingly vital in our current commercial environment, perhaps most particularly so within the construction industry whereby the failure to sufficiently and accurately identify, evaluate and manage...

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How would your family cope if you got sick or injured?

27 June 2019

THE STARK REALITY OF THE COST OF HEALTH CARE IN AUSTRALIA Sickness and ill-health is not something that anyone likes to talk about. However, with the rising cost of health care in Australia, it...

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Understanding Reasonable Care & Skill as a Designer

7 May 2019

What does reasonable care and skill mean? Exercising reasonable care and skill requires a professional to provide services in a reasonably competent manner. This means you should apply the requisite skill and care expected...

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Landlord Insurance

3 May 2019

“As well as safeguarding your property and contents against damage or loss, Landlord Insurance covers rent default and the associated legal costs, malicious damage caused by tenants and loss of rent if the property...

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Partnership Protection Insurance

29 April 2019

Every good partnership needs backup. It really does seem that the insurance options available to you are endless and, as a result, it can be pretty easy to just dismiss those you are less...

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Who Owns What?

1 March 2019

Many of our clients have treasured possessions including artwork and sporting memorabilia which they use to adorn their office walls. It’s wonderful to have these pieces on display for others to appreciate and enjoy,...

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