Cybercrime and its potential impact on business operations is well understood today with reports about data breaches, malware attacks and email scams of all kinds making the the news almost daily. Businesses with websites, and that’s just about every business, hold data and information about … [Read more...] about Mandatory data breach notification scheme
NSW Stamp Duty Small Business Insurance Exemption
The NSW Government has exempted small businesses from paying NSW stamp duty on certain types of insurance effected or renewed from 1 January 2018. If you wish to receive this exemption please complete the declaration and return to our office. Please note if we do not receive the declaration at … [Read more...] about NSW Stamp Duty Small Business Insurance Exemption
The Builders Insurance Broker – Continues as an approved icare HBCF distributor
We are pleased to announce that The Builders Insurance Broker has been approved to continue as one of icare HBCF’s select panel of broker distributors. You may recall that the NSW Government announced reforms to Builders Warranty earlier this year. As part of these reforms icare HBCF have revised … [Read more...] about The Builders Insurance Broker – Continues as an approved icare HBCF distributor
Builders Warranty Premium Increase & New Application Forms
Builders Warranty Premium Increase Effective 2nd October 2017 As previously advised, the NSW Government announced reforms to Builders Warranty earlier this year. As part of these reforms it was announced there would a rate rise effective 2nd October 2017. The rate increase applies to the following … [Read more...] about Builders Warranty Premium Increase & New Application Forms
Strata insurance through a broker is your safest bet
If you are the owner of strata title residential apartments be very careful how you choose your building’s insurer. Often the choice of insurer is left to a residential building’s strata manager to arrange. A process not without its risks as strata managers have limited insurance knowledge and by … [Read more...] about Strata insurance through a broker is your safest bet
Important changes to home warranty in NSW
On the 4th August 2015, the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) framework will change, placing more onus on builders when finalising contracts. New Project Application Forms to be used from 4 August 2015 SI Corp have introduced new project application forms which are to be used for all … [Read more...] about Important changes to home warranty in NSW
Insuring for a disaster in your small business
Here’s a timely news article about the benefits of Business Interruption insurance and how it is a business lifesaver. Note the bit about “we were lucky we had a great broker.” Guess which broker? You got it! Yours truly, Don Hutton Insurance Brokers. Source: Pittwater Life Magazine. Thinking you … [Read more...] about Insuring for a disaster in your small business
The Importance of an Independent Initial Valuation
Getting the initial insurance replacement value for a property right is more important than you may realise. It ensures insurance cover for that policy period is adequate in the event of a claim. By establishing an accurate starting point, it significantly increases the odds of future insured … [Read more...] about The Importance of an Independent Initial Valuation