National Surveys & Risk Assessments will have surveyors in the following areas over the next 8 weeks. If you need a Property Risk Survey conducted, please contact me on info@nsra.com.au or 1300 880 422 and I can provide more accurate site visit dates for each area. We are also able to … [Read more...] about NSRA – Location Update next 8 weeks
We aim to strengthen UAC to support members in the long term. UAC is fortunate in that it's in a solid position. Still, we must look to the future and ensure we have the financial capability to take us further. To enhance our association, we aim to deliver a dependable, ongoing service to our … [Read more...] about Strategic Plan Pillar Four: Viable
Attending a 'drive safe' talk at my kids’ school, it was mentioned by a police officer that, “The speed limit is just that - a limit not a target.” In other words, to drive at the maximum limit on all roads all the time is not necessarily the right thing to do. Speed kills, we know this, but what … [Read more...] about Safe driving can save your Fleet and your pocket
Last year, with the prospect of a severe CAT season looming, Sedgwick released a short piece — relevant to insurers, brokers and their customers alike — that stressed the importance of planning ahead. Considering the upheaval across Australia caused by the extreme rainfall, we felt it would be … [Read more...] about Sedgwick reaffirms the importance of catastrophe planning
Our Head of Operations & General Counsel has been known to have done a lot of stupid things for charity. From driving a tuk tuk across India and Nepal, to doing the 15,000km Mongol Rally from London to Ulan Bataar in a Ford Fiesta, to last year doing the Shitbox Rally where we drove an $800 … [Read more...] about ProRisk executives risks life and limb to raise money for the Cancer Council
According to the Insurance Council of Australia (2022), 2022 was Australia’s costliest year due to severe weather events. With actual claims costs from 197,000 claims, the insured losses amount to an estimated $3.35 Billion. Our team in the support and claims centre deal with the victims of these … [Read more...] about The Emotional Side to Claims Management
UAC is excited to announce the appointment of Jenny Bax, in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Jenny joins Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) with a wealth of knowledge in the insurance sector, with more than 25 years of insurance industry experience and a proven track record in successfully … [Read more...] about New CEO Announced
In the 25 years that Sedgwick has been handling product recalls — more than 5,000 to date - we’ve seen awareness of these events increase significantly. Whilst many businesses are self-insured, those buying cover continues to grow; this risk transfer means that insurers are paying out on a … [Read more...] about Sedgwick’s ‘recall ready’ service enables faster response to product recall events.