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
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
Are your clients’ rental property incomes sufficiently protected?
Individuals who own and lease their strata properties often hold expectations that Strata Insurance will insure them for events occurring inside their apartment – this is not the case. Landlord Insurance is essential in order to cover a landlord’s fixtures and fittings, rent default and public liability for inside the
3 key challenges that impact Strata Insurance, and how you can tackle them.
The role of a Strata Manager is continually increasing in complexity and responsibility. Below we address some key challenges affecting properties that can also impact the Strata Insurance – asbestos, non-compliant cladding, and property defects. Unfortunately the frequency at which Strata Managers are faced with these issues is growing, and
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
The value of using a Strata Insurance Broker
With the online insurance market becoming increasingly popular, the role of an Insurance Broker for things like your vehicle or home may appear less relevant. When it comes to Strata Insurance however, it’s a very different story. With complex legislation and the intricate, highly involved nature of managing Strata Insurance
Resolute’s Guide to All Things Strata Insurance
Are your Strata clients often confused about Strata Insurance, what it covers, and the other insurance policies they need in place to protect their assets? Below we answer the most common questions we get asked on Strata Insurance, to help you guide your clients through this often confusing area of insurance.
Office Bearers Liability – An option or a must have?
What is Office Bearers Liability Insurance? Office Bearers Liability Insurance is an important cover designed to provide protection to the Owners Corporation Committee members against losses arising from alleged wrongful acts committed in the course of carrying out their duties as the committee. In what is becoming an increasingly litigious
Strata Law Reform in NSW: Insurance
With the most significant Strata Law Reform* package in decades passing the NSW Parliament, it is essential that as a Strata Manager, you understand how these changes are going to impact the duties and obligations you have to your clients come November 30, 2016. While many of the new laws affecting
Do you need a Certificate of Currency? We answer your top 7 questions!
When it comes to Strata properties, we have often found that confusion surrounds Certificates of Currency (CoC), particularly when people need to request one for a property they are about to purchase, or when property owners are refinancing their home loans. Resolute’s Director, Lia de Sousa, answers the top 7