Skip to main content
General Insurance - Page 35 of 53 - Austbrokers Terrace Insurance | Adelaide | Melbourne

PLASTIC PUMPKIN FOILS FRAUDSTER

A tram driver in the US has been indicted on charges that he hired a man dressed in a Halloween costume to attack him at work in a bid to fraudulently claim workers’ compensation insurance. Thomas Lucey has been indicted on two counts of insurance fraud and single counts of workers’ compensation fraud, misleading police […]

UNINSURED DRIVER LOSES CAR, CASH IN MOTORWAY SMASH

Drivers in Illinois got more than they bargained for when a multiple vehicle crash saw thousands of dollars of cash spill on to the freeway. An uninsured driver lost control of their car for unknown reasons, hit a guardrail and spun out of control, hitting another car with a flatbed trailer near Champaign, Illinois last […]

INSURER ASKS: IS VALENTINE’S DAY OUTDATED?

Many Australian couples may not be as lovey-dovey this Valentine’s Day, with 45% of couples planning to give the romantic holiday the cold shoulder, according to a new Suncorp research. The study, which polled 1,000 Australians aged 16-64 from around the country, found that while romance remains a key driver for many couples, with 31% […]

INSURER REVEALS STARTLING HOLIDAY HOME CLAIMS

New claims research from IAG has found that one in six tenants of holiday rental properties had accidentally broken or damaged property while on holiday. The research found that one in seven had been injured in a home they were staying in, while one in five had held a party or been invited to a […]

BUFFETT BACKS “BAD END” FOR BITCOIN

Warren Buffett has said that he would never invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin despite their recent popularity. Bitcoin hit record prices last month of close to $25,000 but prices have since fallen by 25%, as cryptocurrencies continue on a roller-coaster ride. The Oracle of Omaha said, in a recent interview with CNBC, that he […]

SANTA FORCED TO ABANDON SLEIGH DUE TO INSURANCE CONCERNS

Need a hand with your insurances, or have a burning question?  Contact us now to discuss your insurance requirements. Santa has been forced to ditch his sleigh after insurers deemed it too risky. The Brighton Rotary Club normally visits children in the British seaside town via sleigh but insurers insisted that Santa had to install […]

SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL ...

SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL SUMSOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE REDUCES $20M DAMAGES CLAIM TO NOMINAL SUMSocial media evidence used by defendant to reduce claim for $20 million damages to nominal sum. In Issue Whether surveillance and social media records were admissible to contradict the plaintiff’s account of disabilities. The Background Yena Foong (the […]

Latest Articles

Flood Risks are Rising. Is Your Home Insured Against Damage?
Flooding is a major and worsening risk for many Australian property owners. Recent findings from ...
Fire risk alert: Why you need to dispose of batteries the right way
A huge rise in battery fires is putting local garbos and the environment at risk ...
Cybersecurity Rules Tighten: Is Your Board Prepared?
In an era where cyberattacks can bring even the biggest companies to their knees, the ...
Brian Cox, black holes and… insurance
From cyberattacks in outer space, to solving geopolitical risk, the presenter addressed it all. If ...
Happy New Year
The team at Austbrokers Terrace look forward to welcoming you again in 2025. Wishing you ...
Seasons Greeting to All
With best wishes to you and your families for the festive season from the team ...
Do You Know the 7 Key Risks of Owning an Electric Vehicle?
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia have reached a milestone – for the first ...
What are the top cyber security threats for businesses?
This Cyber Security Awareness Month, BDO takes a look at the threats faced by businesses ...
Today, as we remember the past, we look to the future
Not just today, but every day, we honour the brave men and women who have ...
Insurance headaches: Eight tips to minimise the risk of a claim denial
It’s every business owner’s nightmare—an unforeseen incident occurs, stress is up, you file an insurance ...



DISCLAIMER

This web site is designed primarily for use by Australian residents. Therefore, some products referred to in this site may be inappropriate for overseas residents. Please contact us via e-mail or phone to discuss your needs should you not be an Australian resident.

The information on this site is for general information purposes only and you should first seek advice from us to determine which products and services are most appropriate for your needs. We take our responsibilities to you seriously, and will work closely with you to customise your program to suit your needs.