Why Keyperson Insurance is Essential for Your Business Survival

1 September 2017

The unexpected loss of a key person could seriously impact both short-term profits and long-term business survival. That’s why Keyperson insurance is essential protection for the value you’ve worked so hard to build. We’ve...

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What Pro Forma Contract Should I Use?

1 September 2017

With the recent release of the Association of Consulting Architects’ Short Form Agreement, it’s a good opportunity to recap some available options for pro forma consultancy agreements that you can use. Industry Contracts Association...

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The Step by Step Guide to Succession Planning

1 September 2017

For business owners, although it may not be front of mind as you’re working through operational challenges, it’s a reality that one day, you will no longer be part of your business. The terms...

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Non-Compliant Building Products

1 September 2017

A large number of non-compliant building products are making their way into the Australian construction market, as dynamic and flexible international trade becomes the norm. For all professionals involved in building design and construction,...

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Building Dispute Resolution Scheme

29 May 2017

New Building Dispute Resolution Scheme for Victoria Victorian architects should be aware of a new dispute resolution scheme which will affect them if they are involved in a domestic building dispute with their owner...

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Protecting Your Small Business

29 May 2017

3 Key Questions to Help Safeguard Your Business Running a small business is challenging in the best of times, so it is not surprising that many small business owners put risk protection in the...

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The Benefits of One Stop Insurance Shopping

3 March 2017

Many of our clients already work with us to manage both their Professional Risks and General Insurance needs. For these clients this results in a greatly simplified and more cost effective management of their...

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Cyber Crime – Protect Your Business

3 March 2017

Last month, both Houses of Federal Parliament passed amendments to the Privacy Act introducing mandatory reporting of data breaches. The Bill is expected to become law in the next 12 months and all companies...

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Pursuing Unpaid Fees and Defending a Refund of Fees Claim

27 February 2017

Your professional indemnity insurance policy covers you for your civil liability arising out of the provision of professional services. Civil liability is your contractual liability, your negligence and your liability under the Competition and...

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Principal Arranged Construction Insurance

28 November 2016

The Benefits for Owners & Developers Whilst traditionally it has been the responsibility of the Building Contractor to arrange the Construction insurances, it is becoming increasingly more common for construction insurance to be “Principal...

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