Digital transformation (DX) is permeating every vertical market, and industries are looking to evolve to better align with their customers’ changing requirements. The result is the development and integration of cutting edge technologies and a change of methodology to improve processes. DX is radically changing how organisations operate and is shaking up industries at speed. […]
Human Aerospace’s founders are ensuring tech developed for s
Dr James Waldie and Dr Gordon Cable founded Human Aerospace in Adelaide, South Australia this year to ensure technologies developed from future space explorations also offer terrestrial benefits. “I think people forget all of the research and money that’s spent on space has a huge amount of return on investment in terms of the technology […]
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Accountants and bookkeepers are making hay while the sun shines in the lead up to tax time — but they aren’t the only ones. Cyber security experts are predicting an increase in scam activity targeting small-to-medium businesses over the next month as fraudsters ramp up their tax time scams. Large-scale data breaches have put downward […]
Are Some Brokers Too Impersonal?
The team at Austbrokers Terrace takes pride in offering a tailored, personal approach to insurance broking. Contact us now to discuss any insurance needs. An accomplished industry lawyer who recently moved into a senior risk advisory role has shared his concerns about a significant threat facing brokers today. Mark Williams, who joined Acacia Insurance Services […]
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The “Broker or Direct Insurer” argument may not be as simple as it seems… Whether one refers to it as Retail insurance, Domestic insurance or simply Home & Motor, there have existed two paths a customer can go down to arrange cover. Namely the broker (intermediary market) or the direct market (all those companies that […]
BUSINESS INSURERS TOO SLOW TO REACT TO CLAIMS?
Following a loss, it is vital that your insurance returns you to your pre-loss situation. Are slow claims turnarounds a concern for your business? Our dedicated claims team ensure that your claim is turned around in a timely fashion. Contact us today to find out how we can help your business. SME’s left short funded following losses Insurers […]
INSURANCE BROKER
An insurance broker is a specialist in insurance and risk management. Brokers act on behalf of their clients and provide advice in the interests of their clients. Sometimes an insurance broker will act as agent of an insurerInsurer. See also what is underwriting?, but where this occurs the situation should be fully explained to you. […]
What is an insurance broker?
If you’re a business owner, or an individual looking for just the right insurance for your unique needs, an insurance broker could be about to become your new best friend! An insurance broker is a professional adviser who is an expert in insurance and risk management. They work on behalf of their clients, not for insurance […]
When to use an insurance broker
if you’re thinking of buying an insurance policy for something you don’t know much about or insuring something fairly unusual, you might want to think about using an insurance broker. They’re experts in the market and – even with run-of-the-mill insurance – they can often find you better cover at a great price. Read full […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Consumers Should Use an Insurance Broker o...
Consumers generally think they benefit when they buy insurance direct but is it true? To find out, we’ve asked people what matters to them when buying insurance, and in turn our panel used those criteria to evaluate the differences between buying insurance via a broker and buying direct online. Read full article here. Source: riskheads
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