As the Kimberley region heads into another cyclone season, it's essential to stay prepared. Although the Bureau of Meteorology predicts an "average" cyclone season for 2024/25, it’s important to note that warmer ocean temperatures are increasing the likelihood of severe tropical cyclones.

If you are planning to buy an insurance product, do not blindly trust what the bank employees and their online website advise. They are not necessarily trained, qualified and have in-depth knowledge in relation to the insurance product offered.

Australia is at heightened risk of an above-average number of tropical cyclones until May, and also that they will develop earlier than usual.

With the 2021/22 financial year done and dusted, now's the time to get shipshape for the next 12 months. As well as your finances, though, have you made time in your schedule to review your insurance cover?

The Australian Government is implementing a reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage, which will be backed by a $10 billion Government guarantee and cover household, strata, and small business property insurance policies.

Cybercrime costs the Australian economy $42 billion annually, says the University of NSW. It estimates just one-fifth of online crime is reported.

Not great news for potential savings on insurance premiums here in Broome based on the following article we received today.

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that disaster can strike at any time and businesses need to be ready. Help safeguard your operations by creating a business continuity plan today.

Australian businesses and homeowners can draw on insights from the recent 1-in-a-1000-year floods to better protect their assets with planning, retrofitting, and more risk minimisation.

Before signing a commercial lease, clarify your and the landlord’s obligations and responsibilities. These include permitted use, terms, costs, maintenance, guarantees and insurance for the premises.

Flexibility is the main reason businesses hire contractors. Think of it as your surge capacity to onboard swiftly, deal temporarily with skill shortages, try before you hire and protect your bottom line. But hiring and managing contractors opens up a new suite of risks for your business.

The Government is implementing a reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage, which will be backed by a $10 billion Government guarantee and cover household, residential strata and small business property insurance policies.

A deputy president has found conduct that occurred while two workers were driving to and from work, and on out-of-hours phone calls, occurred "at work", as per Fair Work Commission's.

Did you know that if you decide to pay your staff at a higher pay rate than the Award rate, pay more than the Award allowances or alter working conditions but most Awards state that you must have an IFA in place signed by both you and the employee

It’s important that you understand which Award/s apply to your business and you need to know as there could be a number of Awards you need to pay your employees

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to have severe repercussions in Australia. Businesses are now at a higher risk of cyber attacks, increased commodity prices for imports and exports, inflation and pricier insurance premiums as a result of the attack.

When a flood hits, staying safe and finding headspace to claim on your insurance for damage can be stressful. Improve your chances of a quick and fair resolution by following these tips, once you’re safe of course.

The High Court of Australia delivered decisions which hold that to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor it is necessary to look at the legal rights and obligations agreed under the relevant contract.

The Fair Work Commission has extended the entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave under Schedule X in many awards. Leave taken under Schedule X now needs to start by 30 June 2022.