Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance is an important part of any business risk management strategy. No longer is PI only required by professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and architects but it is a legal requirement which applies to all Strata Managers. Professional Indemnity Insurance protects any person or entity who provides
A guide to tackling the challenging Strata Insurance market
In recent times, Strata Insurance has been a bone of contention for many Strata Managers and Owners Corporations (OC) across Australia. Non-compliant building materials, property defects, and hardening insurance markets have seen Strata Insurance premiums increase substantially, often with restrictive policy conditions and high excesses imposed. To help your clients
Flood Insurance cover in Strata properties
Monsoonal deluges and the flooding that ensued became a terrible catastrophe for thousands of Townsville residents earlier this year. Severe flooding caused widespread damage to an unprecedented number of properties, including residential strata. In the aftermath of a flood, many depend on their insurance to help recoup losses. Sadly however,
Not satisfied with a Strata claim outcome? There are options to take it further.
If your client receives a Letter of Denial for their insurance claim, it isn’t a particularly welcome outcome, especially if they feel the insurance claim should have been covered under the policy. However, they are able to take comfort from the fact that a denial letter doesn’t have to be
Strata Managers: how do you handle a crisis?
From raging fires to torrential flooding, a critical event can occur at any given moment for the strata properties you manage. In early February 2019, a fire ripped through several balconies at the Neo200 building on Spencer Street in Melbourne. As a Strata Manager, how would you respond to a
Strata properties: 3 Insurance covers that make common sense.
When it comes to Strata Insurance, nothing is as simple as it seems. Lia de Sousa | Resolute Director, explains below the cover your clients need to adequately protect their properties and the contents inside. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from broking Strata Insurance for 40 years, it’s that
What can happen when a Strata property is underinsured?
Are your clients aware of how they could be impacted if their Strata property is underinsured? We recently received this important question on underinsurance from Australian Strata property blog LookUpStrata. Our response below has been prepared by Renee Cassidy | Claims Manager, Resolute Property Protect. Scenario: I believe the Building Sum
Tradespeople & caretakers: Check they have the right insurance tools for the job.
Have you hired a tradesperson, or appointed caretakers to carry out works on behalf of an Owners Corporation (OC)? Make sure they have the right tools for the job. Public Liability Insurance is essential and as a Strata Manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure the tradies you engage have Public
The top 6 things to remember when applying for Strata Insurance.
With the Strata construction industry constantly evolving, and the introduction of new and complex legislation, the role of an insurance broker is more important than ever. In order to accurately underwrite a Strata Insurance policy, insurers are requiring a lot more information when placing new business or renewing Strata Insurance
Strata insurance is just the tip of the iceberg.
As a Strata Manager, you’re well aware of the processes involved in obtaining Strata Insurance for clients. But when it comes to protecting the interior and valuables inside of each unit, are your clients aware of what they need? Given Strata Insurance policies exclude certain fixtures and general contents within
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