Looking forward to the new year, there is hope that 2025 will be less turbulent and more predictable than 2024. Reflecting on the past year, we have seen the following trends in the market…
Tobacconists and vapes – not just bad for your health
Tattoo shops and massage parlours have been on the list of ‘uninsurable’ risks for some time. Tobacconists have recently joined the watch list, with some insurers declining cover due to the increased claims risk resulting from targeted firebombing attacks and ram raids.
Batteries doing more than charging – lithium batteries lighting up!
Fires ignited by charging lithium-ion batteries in apartments have been prevalent in the media. Some apartment owners are looking to limit or even ban electric bikes and scooters and charging their batteries in the building.
Mastering strata insurance: Seven essential tips to navigate challenging times
Insurers are becoming increasingly risk-averse in the face of natural disasters, resulting in changes to policy, reduced competition and sharp increases in premiums. The surge in demand for building materials and construction services is driving up maintenance costs, while the rising cost of living sees strata owners desperately seeking avenues to reduce expenses.
The Strata Insurance Market Explained
Understand the Strata Insurance market landscape and how to achieve the best outcome for strata properties The strata insurance market is always an interesting place. This guide provides you with an insight into the factors that shape the market and a realistic outlook for strata insurance premiums. It delves deeper
A guide to property defects and Strata Insurance
Do any of the OC properties you manage have defect issues? Are your clients hoping Strata Insurance will cover the defect and resultant damage? Unfortunately it isn’t quite that simple. Renee Cassidy, Claims Manager at Resolute Property Protect explains… With high demand for property and inner city living, apartment buildings
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,
Banning Combustible Cladding in Victoria
Since the 2014 Lacrosse building fire in Melbourne, there has been heated debate, publicity and government enquiries with respect to non-compliant building materials used in new strata developments. In 2018, new ministerial guidelines are set to ban the use of these products with harsher penalties in place for builders and
Terrorism Insurance Act: Strata Insurance Levy Changes
From July 1, 2017, some residential Strata Insurance policies will experience significant total premium changes as a result of amendments to the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003 (Cth). The changes apply Australia wide, and relate to the introduction of a Terrorism Levy. What are the changes? Property types eligible for insurance
Hello airbnb guests… goodbye insurance cover
The boom in internet accommodation sites like Airbnb has led to more Australians opening their doors to people we don’t know. But what if something goes wrong? Lia de Sousa, Director of Resolute Property Protect, checks out what happens after strangers check-in. It’s Saturday night and you’re catching up over