Travel Insurance & Coronavirus
by Ashlee SnyderAs you are probably aware there is an active outbreak of a new novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan City in Hubei Province in China. The Australian Government (DFAT) has raised the travel advisory for all Australians to “Level 4 – Do not travel to mainland China”. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) says while […]
Bushfire Prepardness
by Ashlee SnyderAs summer is approaching so is bushfire season. After a series of relatively mild summers, and a dry winter this year, fire authorities warn bushfire conditions heading into summer are on par with possibly some of the worst seen in recent years. Planning and managing risks – for your business, home or both – will […]
Tradies Insurance, do you know what cover you need?
by Ashlee SnyderAre you a tradie getting confused about what insurance cover you need? Do you fully understand your responsibilities as a licensed tradie at a job site? Your trade and your business is unique, and for that reason so is your risk and the cover you need. Tradesperson insurance can vary, whether you’re a subbie, sole trader, employ […]
Management of Minor Workers’ Compensation Claims
by Ashlee SnyderA recent Workcover WA Bulletin has been released, claiming that some employers are choosing to pay low cost workers’ compensation claims themselves and not processing them in accordance with current legislation. Duty to submit a workers’ compensation claim Regardless of the size of the claim, under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, employers are […]