As I predicted way back on 7 February 2020, the High Court refused insurers leave to appeal the decision of the lower courts that held that insurers are not able to rely on an exclusion that refers to the Quarantine Act 1908 when this act was repealed and replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015. This however, is the first of a number of issues that […]
Where the proceeds of the Mansfield Awards go
Since its inception 5 years ago, the proceeds from the Mansfield Awards that are generated from sponsorship (Steadfast and Icare) and the sale of tickets to the awards event, have gone to support disadvantaged children at the Amal Mulia Orphanage in Bengkulu, Indonesia. This orphanage was chosen as it was important that this event be not for profit while recognising the great work of insurance […]
Advice on Ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks have been in the news of late with some very high profile companies being targeted. The following has been released by Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and in accordance with their request, I spread the word. Over the past 18 months, cybercriminals have increased the number of ransomware attacks targeting Australians. Ransomware is one of the most damaging types of cyber attacks, which can have severe and […]
Insurance master class in Perth
A very talented team of experts is gathering in Perth on 2 July 2021 to deliver what they describe as INSURANCE GANGNAM STYLE (UNIQUE TO PERTH) is a full day Masterclass taking a “deep dive” into technical and practical aspects of insurance law that are difficult, controversial or topical. As in all previous Masterclasses held in Perth, this Masterclass will be opened by The Hon. […]
Mansfield Awards Survey extended to 30 June 2021
As a result of many requests from many individuals and organisations coupled with the turmoil by the latest disruptions caused by COVID, we have decided to extend the survey into claims excellence until midnight on the 30th June, 2021. This is the 5th year that the awards have been run and we thank all those that have taken the time to complete the survey. If […]
ClaimsComparison.com / Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence Survey closing soon
With so much emphasis on yet another COVID outbreak and lockdown it appears that many in the industry have missed that the annual survey of claims teams which counts towards the coveted Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence and the star rating under ClaimsComparison.com . To complete the survey go to: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6319766/Claims-Survey. To learn how the star ratings are awarded please go to: https://claimscomparison.com/about-rating/how-we-rate. Please note […]