A lot of employees believe that they cannot be held personally responsible if they make a mistake in their work that causes damage or injury to others, as their employer will be liable, and the employer’s insurance will protect them. In the vast majority of cases this is in fact true, but you cannot and should not rely on this. I provide a few examples: […]
NSW Premier flags the removal of Emergency Service Levy in New South Wales
This morning i was interviewed by ABC radio in Illawarra on my views about the removal of the Emergency Service Levy in New South Wales. I think readers would know I’ve been a long standing advocate for the removal of Emergency Service Levies & Fire Service Levies on general insurance as it places an unfair burden to fund the fire and emergency services that the […]
We are hiring!
Due to a significant increase in claims work over the past few years we at both LMI Group and Aequum Adjusters are looking to hire loss adjusters and or claims preparers in virtually every state and territory in Australia and New Zealand. The positions range from trainee, to highly experienced. If you are interested or know of someone who may be, please send in a […]
Property of Employees and Members of Clubs under an ISR Policy
The ability to provide protection to an insured for the property of the organisations directors and employees at the situation has been available under the Australian Industrial Special Risks Policy since at least 1987. The importance of the coverage has increased over time as the take up of contents insurance in Australia has fallen in line with the increase in apartment living, while the traditional […]