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
COVID-19 & payment options for Strata Insurance
Are your Owners Corporation clients experiencing difficulties paying Strata Insurance premiums, as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19? We understand this is a real issue for OC’s around Australia, and want to let you know that there are options available to help alleviate the financial strain at this time.
COVID-19 & Premium Funding for Strata Insurance
Premium Funding & Strata Insurance – a payment solution allowing your clients to pay their insurance renewals over a period of time, to help ease the burden of financial stress.
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
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
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