Social media and FOMO (fear of missing out) could be putting road-users at risk, as motorists admit to checking social networking sites and reading messages on their phones while driving, according to UK insurer Aviva. A poll of 1,565 drivers* carried out by Aviva found that four in 10 people questioned (42 percent) had used their […]
10 HAZARDS TO BE AWARE OF IN YOUR HOME
There a number of hazards which can cause serious safety issues in and around your home. Whilst we don’t want you worrying too much, it’s still important to be aware of these hazards to help you and your family prevent accidents or injuries from occurring and stay safe at home. There are 10 hazards to […]
WHAT IS COVERED IF YOUR CAR IS BROKEN INTO?
Car thieves generally fall into two categories, those who are opportunists or those who are professional criminals. If you’ve discovered that your vehicle has been broken into, opportunity and temptation likely motivated the thief. Help avoid temptation from car thieves by taking a few simple steps to minimise your risk of theft. Discover more here. Source: cgu.com.au […]
RENTING? MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE
An Understand Insurance Survey of more than 1000 Australians revealed that up to 54 per cent of renters do not have contents insurance. Burglars are instant valuation experts. It’s in the job description. Within a few minutes, they need to make hundreds of lightning assessments about the value of your stuff and what they’ll get […]
POKEMON GO SEES FIRST CAR INSURANCE CLAIMS ROLL IN
Manchester Attack: Changes To Travel Insurance
The horrific terror attack in Manchester has triggered a change in travel advice for Australians headed to the UK. The terrorism threat in Britain has been upgraded from ‘severe’ to ‘critical’ (the highest of the UK’s four domestic threat levels) – with the Australian Government cautioning travellers to ‘exercise a high degree of caution.’ Travellers […]
Insurance Excesses: How Do They Work?
Many policies include an excess. This is the amount you have to pay if you decide to make a claim on your policy. It’s a way of you accepting a small portion of the risk yourself. The amount of the excess is specified in your policy. How does it work? If your home is damaged […]
How Much Contents Insurance Do You Need?
Imagine if you came home one day and everything – and we mean everything – inside the house had vanished. All that was left were bare rooms and a stunned look on your face. Radical as it may seem, when it comes to possessions, starting with an imaginary clean slate is a good idea because […]
Are Your Gadgets Spying On You?
From televisions to toasters, all kinds of devices are getting hooked up to the Internet. That’s bringing convenience, like air conditioning systems that can be activated remotely while you’re on your way home from work. But it’s also bringing new privacy concerns, as anything connected to the Internet tends to attract the attention of hackers. […]
Renting Your House Out On Airbnb
Do you rent your house, or a room, out on Airbnb? Are you considering doing so? You might want to consider some of the following points from Murfett Legal: 1. Get permission: From your landlord if you’re renting. Maybe from council if you’re an owner. 2. Get proper insurance, security deposits and lock up your […]
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